The Lyriq-V is Cadillac’s first high-performance electric vehicle, designed to compete with models like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, Mercedes-AMG EQE 53, and the Porsche Macan electric.

V, the first fully electric model in the brand’s hopped-up V-Series lineup.Powered by a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system paired with a 102 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, this combination delivers an estimated 615 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque.

V, a sportier version of its Lyriq electric model. The 459 kW all-wheel drive variant will initially launch primarily

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.

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.

Cadillac expects to achieve that target with an expanding lineup of electric vehicles such as the performance Lyriq-V, Escalade IQ SUV and upcoming entry-level Optiq crossover. "W