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Cadillac Lyriq: charging cost vs gas
We've set the Cadillac Lyriq as your EV below. Pick the gas car you'd compare against, set your prices and miles, and see the real cost difference — and the break-even.
When you come out ahead
Showing cumulative fuel savings. Add the two cars' prices in the controls to plot your exact break-even point.
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The Lyriq is a midsize luxury electric SUV at roughly 2.8 mi/kWh, competing with gas luxury SUVs around 20–22 mpg — vehicles that are genuinely expensive at the pump. Charge at home and the per-mile cost lands well under gasoline, so the running-cost case is strong even now that the federal tax credit has ended.
Efficiency is respectable for the size and holds up in normal driving; the higher sticker is the trade-off. Enter both prices to see how quickly the fuel savings repay the premium at your mileage.
What to keep in mind
- Replaces thirsty ~21 mpg luxury gas SUVs, so per-mile savings are meaningful.
- Good range and steady efficiency for the class in everyday driving.
- Add prices to weigh the fuel savings against the ~$58,000 sticker.
Cadillac Lyriq: common questions
How much does it cost to charge a Cadillac Lyriq?
At the U.S. average home electricity price of about 17¢/kWh and roughly 2.8 mi/kWh, a Cadillac Lyriq costs about 6¢ per mile to charge at home — around $729 a year at 12,000 miles. Public DC fast-charging costs more, so set your home/public mix in the calculator.
Is a Cadillac Lyriq cheaper to run than a gas car?
Charging at home, usually yes. Against a typical 21-mpg gas crossover, the Cadillac Lyriq's per-mile fuel cost is much lower — the calculator shows your annual fuel saving and how long the price difference takes to pay back.