Cadillac Lyriq vs Polestar 3
The Polestar 3 leads on range (EPA) and fast-charge peak. The Cadillac Lyriq leads on cargo space.
SUV
2027 LYRIQ Luxury
1 of 22 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Oct 4, 2026
66/100#52 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026
79/100#14 of 80 · Everyday
Cadillac Lyriq is cheaper by $8,100
Who's ahead - and by how much?
LyriqCadillac LyriqPolestar 3Polestar 3
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+24 mi· 7%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+60 kW· 32%
- Cargo space- best on this row+10.9 cu ft· 64%
- Power- best on this row+52 kW· 24%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row2 kWh/100 mi faster· 6%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 5%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Cadillac Lyriq | Polestar 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Winter range | version: RWD/AWD mixed owner fleet | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | version: LYRIQ-V | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | version: Rear motor |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Cadillac Lyriq if
Score by category
out of 100
Cadillac LyriqPolestar 3
Range
9299Charging
2656Performance
7349Practicality
8971
How much is each in the US?
Cadillac Lyriq
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Oct 4, 2026 - Price checked Oct 4, 2026 - it may be out of date
cadillac.com- 2027 Luxury
- $59,400
- LUXURY
- $64,495
- LUXURY AWD
- $64,951
- Luxury RWD
- $64,951
Polestar 3
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
polestar.com- Long range Single motor
- $67,500
- Long range Dual motor
- $73,400
- Long range Dual motor with Performance pack
- $79,400
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Polestar 3Polestar 3
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Polestar 3
- Cadillac Lyriq
- EPA
- Polestar 3
- 350 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 24 mi
Which charges faster?
Polestar 3Polestar 3
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Polestar 3
- Cadillac Lyriq
- 190 kW
- Polestar 3
- Ahead by
- 60 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Cadillac LyriqLyriq
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Cadillac Lyriq
- Cadillac Lyriq
- Polestar 3
- Ahead by
- $8,100
Where next
Compare with others
Cadillac Lyriq vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 29 sources
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