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
58.2% 2024 model at 2 years · $34,100 avg used · B
Tesla Model Y
77.1% 2024 model at 2 years · $36,600 avg used · A
Tesla Model Y holds value better by 18.9 percentage points at 2 years old (2024 models).
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Battery Warranty
Cadillac Lyriq
8 yr / 100,000 mi 75% SOH floor · transferable
Tesla Model Y
8 yr / 100,000–120,000 mi by version · 70% SOH floor · transferable
Neither warranty is stronger on every term: the Cadillac Lyriq's guarantees more of the battery's capacity (75% vs 70%), while the Tesla Model Y's covers more miles on some versions (up to 120,000 vs 100,000). Both run 8 years.
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Annual Insurance (published averages)
Cadillac Lyriq
Publishers disagree
Tesla Model Y
$3,343–$3,836/yr QuinStreet $3,836 · MoneyGeek $3,343 · midpoint $3,590
No published range for the Cadillac Lyriq yet (two publishers agreeing on the same basis), so we don't compare insurance here.
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The verdict

Most buyers should take the Tesla Model Y. It starts $19,410 lower ($39,990 vs $59,400), plugs straight into Superchargers with its native NACS port (a 2026 Lyriq needs GM's $275 adapter, though the 2027 Lyriq now has a NACS port too), and charges faster (250 kW vs ~190 kW). 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: even the cheapest Lyriq costs more than a Model Y Performance

The 2026 Model Y spans $39,990 (Standard RWD) to $57,990 (Performance), plus the three-row Model Y L Premium at $61,990; the 2027 Lyriq Cadillac now sells spans $59,400 (Luxury RWD) to $78,700 (Lyriq-V), all before destination. That means the entry 2027 Lyriq is $1,410 above the Model Y Performance, and only the Model Y L costs more. 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 $16,910 less. On insurance, both same-basis publishers put the Lyriq below the Model Y (QuinStreet $3,309 vs $3,836; MoneyGeek $2,039 vs $3,343), though their two Lyriq figures are too far apart for us to give it a single range.

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 has a CCS1 port and needs GM's $275 NACS adapter for Superchargers; the 2027 Lyriq, now on Cadillac's site from $59,400, has a built-in NACS port. The Lyriq peaks around 190 kW; Cadillac's 2027 specifications quote up to 86 miles in about 10 minutes, and its 2026 specifications gave about 40 minutes for a 10–80% charge (Cadillac publishes no 10–80% time for the 2027 car).

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 as a $2,500 seven-seat option, and the Model Y L Premium seats six in three rows; 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 $78,700 Cadillac in a straight line for $20,710 less. Tesla also tends to under-promise lower in the lineup: the Premium AWD is claimed at 4.3 seconds (4.6 before Tesla updated the trim), and Edmunds tested 4.2. Cadillac publishes no 0-60 time for the mainstream RWD and AWD Lyriq trims.

Who should buy which

Buy the Model Y if you road-trip (native Supercharger access, faster charging, 357-mile option), watch total cost (the savings are up front: our depreciation data has a two-year-old Model Y retaining about 77% of MSRP versus about 58% 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 Mercedes EQE SUV or a closeout BMW iX (BMW drops the iX from the US after 2026), 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, with capacity guarantees of 75% (Cadillac) and 70% (Tesla).

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 $19,410 lower starting price ($39,990 vs $59,400), 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 (about 77% versus 58% retained after two years). Choose the Lyriq if you were already cross-shopping a Mercedes EQE SUV or a closeout BMW iX (BMW drops the iX from the US after 2026) — 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 up to 250 kW (225 kW on the Standard trims) and handles a typical fast-charge stop in about 25–30 minutes, while the Lyriq peaks around 190 kW and needed about 40 minutes for a 10–80% charge by Cadillac's 2026 specifications (Cadillac publishes no 10–80% time for the 2027 car). The Model Y also plugs directly into Tesla Superchargers with its native NACS port; the 2026 Lyriq still uses CCS1 and needs GM's $275 adapter for Supercharger access, though the 2027 Lyriq has a built-in NACS port.
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 Model Y holds up better in our depreciation data: a two-year-old Model Y retains about 77% of its original MSRP and a Lyriq about 58%. GM's heavy launch incentives weighed on early Lyriq values, so compare local used prices.
Can the Cadillac Lyriq use Tesla Superchargers?
Yes. A 2026 Lyriq has a CCS1 port and needs GM's approved NACS adapter, which lists at $275; with the adapter, it charges at compatible Superchargers at up to its ~190 kW peak. The 2027 Lyriq has a built-in NACS port and plugs in directly, like every Model Y.
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 $20,710 less. The 615-hp Lyriq-V starts at $78,700; 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.

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