The LYRIQ-V owes this performance to a unique and cutting-edge powertrain, using a 102-kilowatt-hour battery pack and a dual motor setup to push an estimated 615 hp and 650 lb-ft

Cadillac ’s first high-performance electric vehicle, proudly sporting the brand’s “V” badge, is now set to join the lineup. Initially announced last fall, the all-new 2026 Lyriq-V officially debuts today and will enter production within the next few weeks ahead of a mid-2025 launch.

Cadillac is expanding its V-Series lineup with the 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ-V, marking its first all-electric entry in this series. This vehicle combines high performance with advanced technology and craftsmanship.

Cadillac officially unveiled on Thursday the high-performance 2026 Lyriq V, the vehicle General Motors developed to challenge competitors like the Audi Q4 e-tron, Mercedes-Benz EQB and the BMW iX in the U.S. EV sales. The five-passenger midsize SUV is the first-ever all-electric vehicle to bear the V-series badge.

Cadillac LYRIQ-V is poised to transform the world of high-performance electric luxury vehicles. As Cadillac's inaugural all-electric V-Series

Adding performance-based variants to electric vehicles is becoming a growing trend with cars such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N to BMW ’s luxury electric i7 M70 xDrive sedan. Now, Cadillac is joining the party with the 2026 Lyriq-V, its first high-performance V-Series badge on an all-electric vehicle.