Cadillac’s first performance EV is the Lyriq-V

Cadillac is launching a new performance version of its all-electric Lyriq SUV. The new 2026 Lyriq-V, the luxury automaker’s first EV to get a V-Series badge, will come to North America, Australia, and New Zealand to start, plus other markets later. The specific launch date and pricing have not yet been revealed, but we can expect 2026 model-year vehicles to be available this time next year.

In an email to The Verge, Cadillac production communications representative Katie Minter wrote that the company will share more information on the features and specifications of Lyriq-V in early 2025.

Although we barely know anything about the Lyriq-V, GM says that V-Series vehicles are AWD standard and have “instantaneous acceleration,” which is also a general benefit of EVs since they are known to provide instant torque. In March, Cadillac teased an all-electric V-Series concept vehicle called the “Opulent Velocity” to celebrate the subbrand’s 20th anniversary. You can get V-Series performance trims on multiple Cadillac vehicles, including the Escalade.

First launched in 2022, the Cadillac Lyriq is not only the brand’s first EV but its most affordable one right now: starting at $59,990 (RWD) with destination and before tax, license, and dealer fees. Cadillac’s other EVs include its pricey bespoke Celestiq sedan and Escalade IQ; later this year, the company plans to launch its entry-level Optiq, while the three-row Vistiq is due early next year.