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Cadillac Lyriq vs Rivian R1S

The Cadillac Lyriq leads on cargo space. The Rivian R1S leads on power.

Cadillac Lyriq

SUV

2027 LYRIQ Luxury

1 of 22 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Oct 4, 2026

66/100#52 of 80 · Everyday
Rivian R1S

SUV

2027 Rivian R1S Premium Long Range (22in)

1 of 66 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Sep 18, 2026

80/100#13 of 80 · Everyday

Cadillac Lyriq is cheaper by $16,500

Who's ahead - and by how much?

LyriqCadillac LyriqR1SRivian R1S
  • Range (EPA)
    410 miversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)

    A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.

  • Cargo space
    28 cu ft - best on this row
    17.6 cu ft
    +10.4 cu ft· 59%
  • Power
    - best on this row
    +224 kW· 82%
  • Efficiencylower is better
    EPA - best on this row
    40.1 kWh/100 miEPA
    3.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 8%
  • Full charge at 240 Vlower is better
    11.2 h - best on this row
    15 h
    3.8 h faster· 25%
  • Torque
    - best on this row
    +504 lb-ft· 155%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecCadillac LyriqRivian R1S
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA)410 miversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)
Winter rangeversion: RWD/AWD mixed owner fleetno data
Efficiency lower is betterEPA - best on this row40.1 kWh/100 miEPA
Battery102 kWhversion: Dual Max
Battery (gross)no dataversion: R1S Tri Max
Charging
Fast-charge peak190 kWversion: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
10–80% charge lower is betterno dataversion: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
Full charge at 240 V lower is better11.2 h - best on this row15 h
AC charging11.5 kW
Performance
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is betterversion: LYRIQ-V
Power - best on this row
Torque - best on this row
DriveRWDAWD
Space and size
Cargo space28 cu ft - best on this row17.6 cu ft
Front trunkno data
Seats57
Length196.7 in200.8 in
Width86.9 in82 in
Height64.3 in
Wheelbase121.8 in121.1 in
Ground clearance
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty8 years8 years
Cell chemistryno data
Equipment
Heat pumpno data
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)no dataversion: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

Cadillac LyriqRivian R1S
  • Range

  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

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checked Oct 4, 2026 - Price checked Oct 4, 2026 - it may be out of date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
+16 more trims
Prices in 2 markets

Rivian R1S

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date

assets.rivian.com
Adventure — Dual Standard
$75,900
Premium
$83,990
Prices in 2 markets
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Range (EPA)

Cadillac Lyriq
EPA
Rivian R1S
410 miEPAversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)

Which charges faster?

Fast-charge peak

Cadillac Lyriq
190 kW
Rivian R1S
version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard

Which is cheaper to buy?

Cadillac LyriqLyriq

Price (from, new)

Leader
Cadillac Lyriq
Cadillac Lyriq
Rivian R1S
Ahead by
$16,500

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