Cadillac’s EV Success Story Gets a Small Price Adjustment
The Cadillac Lyriq is one of the more successful luxury EVs in recent years. While other premium brands are still sorting out what buyers actually want, Cadillac seems to have found a formula that works: simple, clean design, and just enough tech to feel upscale without overcomplicating things.
Cadillac’s EV push is also starting to pay off. The brand recently passed 100,000 total EV sales, and the Lyriq has been a big part of that. It is helping Cadillac become a real player among premium electric brands, especially as more luxury buyers look beyond the usual Tesla options.
For 2027, Cadillac buyers will see a small price bump. The increase is minor – just a few hundred dollars depending on the trim – so the Lyriq stays relatively accessible for a luxury EV. The base Luxury and Sport models still start at $59,400, keeping them under that $60,000 line.
Small Price Increase Across the Board, No Big Changes
Ordering data obtained by CarsDirect shows that most 2027 Lyriq trims are increasing by $200. Higher trims get similar small increases, while the Lyriq V performance versions go up by just $105. Of note, there are no major updates or equipment changes for 2027.
Put in perspective, this is hardly a major price hike. Even the top trims only go up by a couple of hundred dollars, which is mild compared to the bigger jumps some other brands have made for their EVs lately.
|
Trim |
2026 MSRP |
2027 MSRP |
Change ($) |
|
2027 Cadillac Lyriq Luxury |
$59,200 |
$59,400 |
+$200 |
|
2027 Cadillac Lyriq Sport |
$59,700 |
$59,900 |
+$200 |
|
2027 Cadillac Lyriq Premium Luxury |
$63,200 |
$63,400 |
+$200 |
|
2027 Cadillac Lyriq Premium Sport |
$63,700 |
$63,900 |
+$200 |
|
2027 Cadillac Lyriq Signature Luxury |
$67,800 |
$68,000 |
+$200 |
|
2027 Cadillac Lyriq Signature Sport |
$68,300 |
$68,500 |
+$200 |
|
2027 Cadillac Lyriq V |
$78,595 |
$78,700 |
+$105 |
|
2027 Cadillac Lyriq V Premium |
$83,795 |
$83,900 |
+$105 |
Familiar Formula, Familiar Features
One thing that should keep Lyriq buyers happy is that Cadillac is not changing one of the features people actually use: smartphone integration. Unlike some newer GM EVs that dropped Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in favor of a Google-based system, the Lyriq still has both.
That matters more than it might seem. For a lot of buyers, easy phone mirroring is one of those everyday details that quietly make ownership better.
Evidently, Cadillac is sticking with what works. The Lyriq already has a loyal following, the price increase is barely noticeable, and keeping the base models under $60,000 gives Cadillac something to talk about in a market where EV prices can climb fast.
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