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

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.

Cadillac LYRIQ-V is poised to transform the world of high-performance electric luxury vehicles. As Cadillac's inaugural all-electric V-Series

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.