Comparison

Cadillac Lyriq vs Tesla Model 3

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Tesla Model 3 326 mi vs 363 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $64,115 vs $42,490
Faster charging Cadillac Lyriq 34 min vs 36 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model 3 4.3 vs 5.7

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Tesla Model 3
363 mi vs 326 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $197/mi
Charging winner
Cadillac Lyriq
34 min vs 36 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
246 Wh/mi vs 368 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Lyriq
95.5 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Cadillac Lyriq Tesla Model 3
Trim used LYRIQ Long Range RWD
MSRP (USD) $64,115 $42,490
Range 326 mi 363 mi
Efficiency 368 Wh/mi • 2.72 mi/kWh 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 107.5 kWh 82 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Body type SUV Sedan
DC max 255 kW 208 kW
AC max 12 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 34 min 36 min
Roadtrip score 74.8 79.7
Miles added (15 min est.) 90 mi 97 mi
USD per mile of range 197 $/mi 117 $/mi
Top speed 118 mph 125 mph
Cargo 28 cu ft 21 cu ft
Tow rating 3,501 lb 2,205 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Tesla Model 3 if you want the longer rated range (363 mi vs 326 mi).
  • Choose Cadillac Lyriq if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 34 min vs 36 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model 3 looks better ($117/mi vs $197/mi).

Weighted verdict

Tesla Model 3 has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 4.3).

Cadillac Lyriq4.3 Tesla Model 35.7 255 kW34 min 208 kW36 min

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