Cadillac’s V badge is moving deeper into the electric era, and Australia is now on the timeline.
The Lyriq-V is set to arrive as a high-output version of Cadillac’s electric SUV, bringing 615 hp, all-wheel drive and a more focused chassis tune to a segment that’s becoming increasingly performance-led.
Cadillac Australia says customer handovers are scheduled for late Q1 into Q2 of 2027, which points to deliveries beginning around March or April.
At a glance
- Cadillac Lyriq-V deliveries in Australia are expected to begin around March or April 2027.
- The electric SUV produces 459 kW and 880 Nm from a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup.
- Pricing is confirmed at $99,000 before on-road costs, with a WLTP range of 471 km.
Australian timing and market position
The Lyriq-V will sit as the performance-led version of Cadillac’s electric SUV, with the brand confirming local handovers for late Q1 into Q2 of 2027.
Its $99,000 price before on-road costs places it in a serious part of the premium EV market, where buyers expect both speed and long-distance usability.
The headline output is substantial, but the more important point is how Cadillac has packaged it.
A 92 kWh nickel manganese cobalt battery feeds a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system producing 459 kW, or 615 hp, and 880 Nm of torque.
Cadillac claims the Lyriq-V can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, while WLTP range is listed at 471 km.
What the V treatment changes
This isn’t just a power upgrade with a badge on the tailgate.
The Lyriq-V gains retuned suspension with adaptive dampers, larger 22-inch alloy wheels and a dedicated V-Mode intended to sharpen the car’s character.
A Velocity Max button unlocks the SUV’s full output, while Competitive Mode and Launch Control underline that Cadillac wants this version to feel distinct from the standard Lyriq.
The braking hardware is also more serious, with 390 mm front rotors using fixed calipers and 345 mm rear rotors with sliding calipers.
For an electric SUV of this size and performance level, those details matter as much as the acceleration figure.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Cadillac |
|---|---|
| Model | Lyriq-V |
| Powertrain | Dual-motor all-wheel drive |
| Battery | 92 kWh nickel manganese cobalt |
| Power | 459 kW / 615 hp |
| Torque | 880 Nm / 650 lb ft |
| Acceleration | 0-100 km/h in a claimed 3.6 seconds |
| Range | 471 km WLTP |
| Wheels | 22-inch alloy wheels |
| Front brakes | 390 mm rotors with fixed calipers |
| Rear brakes | 345 mm rotors with sliding calipers |
| Price | $99,000 before on-road costs |
| Australia deliveries | Late Q1 into Q2 2027 |
The Lyriq-V looks like an important statement for Cadillac in Australia, not because it chases super-SUV theatre, but because it gives the brand a credible electric performance flagship with confirmed local timing and a clear technical brief.
