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Cadillac Lyriq vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (615 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Cadillac Lyriq or Lotus Eletre?

Cadillac Lyriq vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Cadillac Lyriq

  • markedly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient

Lotus Eletre

  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Lyriq

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Cadillac Lyriq is markedly cheaper – starting at 71,100 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,563 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Cadillac Lyriq is very slightly more efficient: consuming 21.8 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 40 km more than the Cadillac Lyriq.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 615 HP. That’s roughly 303 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Cadillac Lyriq takes 3.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers a bit more torque with 985 Nm compared to 880 Nm. That’s about 105 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Eletre is only slightly lighter – 2,565 kg compared to 2,713 kg. The difference is around 148 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers a bit more boot space – 688 L compared to 588 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Cadillac Lyriq carries only slightly more – 487 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
Cadillac Lyriq
Lotus Eletre

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Dimensions and Body

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Cadillac Lyriq

The Cadillac Lyriq arrives with bold, angular styling and a striking light signature that gives it real presence on the road without trying too hard. Inside, the Lyriq serves up a calm, tech-heavy cabin with premium touches and a relaxed driving experience that makes switching to electric feel less like a sacrifice and more like a quiet flex.

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Cadillac Lyriq
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
460 - 530 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,713 - 2,774 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
588 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
426 - 487 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
528 - 615 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
388 - 452 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Cadillac
Brand
Lotus
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