Cadillac Lyriq vs Tesla Model Y

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Resale, warranty & insurance — side by side

Edmunds and KBB compare specs. We compare the three things that actually move dollars over the ownership cycle.

Resale Retention (vs MSRP)
Cadillac Lyriq
63.2% 2024 model · $37,000 avg used · B
Tesla Model Y
64.2% 2024 model · $30,500 avg used · A
Tesla Model Y holds value better by 1.0 percentage points at 2 years.
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Battery Warranty
Cadillac Lyriq
8 yr / 100,000 mi 70% SOH floor · transferable
Tesla Model Y
8 yr / 120,000 mi 70% SOH floor · transferable
Tesla Model Y has the better battery warranty.
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Annual Insurance (US Avg)
Cadillac Lyriq
$2,935/yr Hawaii: $1,359 · Michigan: $5,879
Tesla Model Y
$2,900/yr Vermont: $1,500 · Michigan: $6,200
Tesla Model Y is cheaper to insure by $35/yr on average.
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The verdict

Most buyers should take the Tesla Model Y. It starts $21,005 lower ($39,990 vs $60,995), plugs straight into Superchargers with its native NACS port, charges faster (250 kW vs ~190 kW), and third-party pricing data shows it holding value far better. Buy the Cadillac Lyriq if the cabin is the point: it is the quieter, plusher, more distinctive vehicle, with a 33-inch display and hands-free Super Cruise the Tesla can't match. The honest rule — if you're optimizing cost per mile, get the Model Y; if you're cross-shopping German luxury SUVs, get the Lyriq.

Price and value: the cheapest Lyriq costs more than the priciest Model Y

The 2026 Model Y spans $39,990 (Standard RWD) to $57,990 (Performance); the 2026 Lyriq spans $60,995 (Luxury RWD) to $80,390 (Lyriq-V). That means the entry Lyriq is $3,005 above the top Model Y. Neither car qualifies for the federal EV tax credit, which ended September 30, 2025, so sticker gaps are real gaps. Cadillac answers with standard luxury content — the 33-inch LED display, a genuinely premium cabin, available Super Cruise — but the Model Y Premium AWD at $49,990 matches the Lyriq AWD's range for $18,505 less. Insurance is a wash: roughly $2,900 a year for either, per our data.

Range and charging: close on range, not close on charging

Range is a near-tie: the Lyriq Luxury RWD's 326 EPA miles beats the base Model Y's 321, while the Model Y Premium RWD's 357 miles tops everything Cadillac offers (Lyriq AWD trims run 285–319). Charging is where it splits. Every 2026 Model Y has a native NACS port with direct Supercharger access and peaks at 250 kW — figure 25–30 minutes for a typical fast-charge stop. The 2026 Lyriq still ships with a CCS1 port; Supercharger access requires GM's NACS adapter at roughly $225, and its ~190 kW peak means about 40 minutes for a 10–80% charge.

Space, practicality, and the luxury question

The numbers are closer than the footprints suggest. Behind the second row, the Model Y holds about 29 cubic feet to the Lyriq's 28. Fold the seats and the Tesla pulls away: roughly 76 cubic feet including its 4.1-cubic-foot frunk, versus 60.8 for the Lyriq, which has no frunk. The Model Y Premium AWD also offers an occasional-use third row (7 seats); the Lyriq is strictly a five-seater. What the Cadillac buys you is the experience: a longer, wider, substantially quieter cabin with real materials, laminated glass, and a cohesive luxury design the minimalist Tesla doesn't attempt.

Performance: claimed vs tested, and the V-Series subplot

Cadillac claims 3.3 seconds to 60 mph for the 615-hp Lyriq-V; Car and Driver matched it at 3.3, while Edmunds' GPS-verified gear logged 3.6. Tesla claims 3.3 seconds for the 510-hp Model Y Performance (measured with rollout), and Edmunds' figures back it — so the $57,990 Tesla effectively matches the $80,390 Cadillac in a straight line for $22,400 less. Tesla also tends to under-promise lower in the lineup: the Premium AWD is claimed at 4.6 seconds, and Edmunds tested 4.2. The mainstream Lyriq trims (5.6s RWD, 4.8s AWD claimed) are quick, not fast.

Who should buy which

Buy the Model Y if you road-trip (native Supercharger access, faster charging, 357-mile option), watch total cost (third-party data — CarEdge, 2026 — shows a two-year-old Model Y retaining roughly 63% of MSRP versus about 54% for the Lyriq), or want the 7-seat flexibility. Buy the Lyriq if you want an actual luxury SUV — quietness, design, Super Cruise hands-free driving — and you'd otherwise be shopping a BMW iX or Mercedes EQE SUV, against which it's the value play. Battery warranties are comparable: 8 years/100,000 miles on the Lyriq, 8/120,000 on Model Y Premium and Performance trims, both with 70% capacity guarantees.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Cadillac Lyriq better than the Tesla Model Y?
The Lyriq is the better luxury vehicle; the Model Y is the better EV purchase for most people. The Cadillac offers a quieter cabin, richer materials, a 33-inch display, and hands-free Super Cruise. The Tesla counters with a $21,005 lower starting price ($39,990 vs $60,995), native Supercharger access, faster charging, and stronger resale value. Which is 'better' depends on whether you're buying luxury or transportation.
Should I buy the Cadillac Lyriq or the Tesla Model Y?
Buy the Model Y unless the luxury experience is specifically what you're paying for. It costs far less to buy, charges faster on the largest fast-charging network without an adapter, and our data shows it depreciating more slowly. Choose the Lyriq if you were already cross-shopping a BMW iX or Mercedes EQE SUV — against those, the Cadillac is the value pick and the Tesla isn't really a competitor.
Cadillac Lyriq vs Tesla Model Y: which charges faster?
The Tesla Model Y charges faster. It peaks at 250 kW and handles a typical fast-charge stop in about 25–30 minutes, while the Lyriq peaks around 190 kW and needs roughly 40 minutes for a 10–80% charge. The Model Y also plugs directly into Tesla Superchargers with its native NACS port; the 2026 Lyriq still uses CCS1 and needs GM's ~$225 adapter for Supercharger access.
Cadillac Lyriq vs Tesla Model Y: which has more range?
It's nearly a tie at the top, but Tesla wins overall. The longest-range Model Y (Premium RWD) is EPA-rated at 357 miles, beating the best Lyriq (Luxury RWD) at 326 miles. Base-to-base it's closer: 326 miles for the Lyriq versus 321 for the $39,990 Model Y Standard. AWD versions of both give up range — 285–319 miles for the Lyriq, 294–327 for the Model Y.
Cadillac Lyriq vs Tesla Model Y: which holds value better?
The Tesla Model Y holds value better. In third-party pricing data (CarEdge, 2026), a two-year-old Model Y retains roughly 63% of its value versus about 54% for the Lyriq — a gap widened by the heavy incentives and lease deals GM used at launch. Luxury EVs generally depreciate faster than mainstream ones, and the Lyriq follows that pattern. If resale value matters to you, the Model Y is the safer bet.
Can the Cadillac Lyriq use Tesla Superchargers?
Yes, but it needs an adapter. The 2026 Lyriq still ships with a CCS1 port, so Supercharger access requires GM's approved NACS adapter, which costs about $225. With the adapter, the Lyriq charges at compatible Superchargers at up to its ~190 kW peak. Every Tesla Model Y has a native NACS port and plugs in directly — no adapter, no extra cost.
Is the Cadillac Lyriq-V faster than the Tesla Model Y Performance?
On paper they're even — both claim 3.3 seconds to 60 mph — but the Tesla does it for $22,400 less. The 615-hp Lyriq-V starts at $80,390; Car and Driver matched the 3.3-second claim, though Edmunds' GPS-verified test showed 3.6. The 510-hp Model Y Performance starts at $57,990, and testing supports its 3.3-second claim (measured with rollout). Call the drag race a draw and the value contest a Tesla win.

Cadillac Lyriq vs Tesla Model Y: Which EV Should You Buy?

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