2024 Cadillac Lyriq vs Tesla Model Y: This was a DEALBREAKER

[@ItsKimJava]

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[@stephengordon1550]

O😊

[@mrpmj00]

Cadillac is way better looking and has physical buttons.

[@kobiel.2174]

I have had my Lyriq for about a month now and absolutely love it! I test drove the Tesla Model Y a few times before taking delivery of my Lyriq, all though the Tesla was much more fun to drive the interior was a deal breaker for me. The inside of the Lyriq looks gorgeous inside and rides so smooth.

[@carolbeea]

Love my Lyriq.

[@DS-pk4eh]

What version do you have and what is your mileage? Thanks

[@1472fred]

Are you buying a whole car or a interior??

[@kobiel.2174]

@@DS-pk4eh I have the 2023 RWD.

[@kobiel.2174]

@@1472fred partly yes absolutely. If I’m purchasing a vehicle the exterior and interior both matter to me.

[@DirectCurrentRides]

I love these family reviews that you all do with non Tesla brands. I feel like you're totally fair and honest with each vehicle and you don't hold back criticism where needed, which is refreshing! Thanks for the video!

[@ItsKimJava]

Glad you enjoy them, means a lot as so much goes into each production. Thanks for watching!

[@fansince1998]

​@@ItsKimJavai love you😂❤😅🎉😢

[@flouisbailey]

What was the price to charge when you finally got things working.

[@russellschundler6559]

I think the main difference between the Tesla and the Lyric is ride quality. The Tesla is somewhat noisy and austere. The Lyric is the quietest, smoothest riding car I’ve driven. I consider my Lyric a combination of three cars I’ve loved in the past. My Porsche, my Audi and my LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. It has a responsive ride, lots of zip and lots of luxury … as well reasonable room for a family.

[@mhmtksk8401]

Which Tesla Model are you comparing to? do you want to pay 20-50 thousand more to get these luxurious features? even if you are ready to pay, do you know that there would be so many things that Tesla offers but they do NOT?

[@LordLoMR2]

Get into a new model x. It is much quieter than the 3/Y.

[@tinydanceryoutube]

​@@LordLoMR2, I will test drive one. Will you let me??

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

My wife just got the 2024 Lyriq. While it's great, it's currently already in the shop. One pedal driving isn't working, among other things. We got the 2023 Lyriq as a loaner and THAT ONE's one pedal driving broke, as well as google maps not working. It also complained about other issues, which I can't remember at the moment. I told my wife this might be the case, since it's such a bleeding edge car, but she didn't care and didn't want a Tesla under any circumstances, so here we are.

[@IllumTheMessage]

Thanks for doing this real world end-to-end for us! I had no idea they had a Cadillac in this good of shape for an EV, videos like this will help get GM in gear on the charging experience.

[@Justkevin377]

The Lyriq is mush better looking in person than watching it here.

[@NomenClature-o8s]

The Lyriq has a FAR nicer interior.

[@fulks19]

My introduction to EV's was a 2012 Chevrolet Volt. It was one of the best cars I ever owned. We bought a new 2021 Model Y. The fits, finish, and build quality were much better on the Chevrolet. The Model Y is a ton more fun to drive. As soon as Cadillac changes their charging system, I would love to test drive one. There is no way a Model Y, X, or S interiors can compare to the luxury of the Lyriq.

[@TroySavary]

Tesla fans must never have owned another car, because the ride comfort in a Model Y is clearly in econobox territory, and the interior noise is worse than some ICE.

[@danharold3087]

@@TroySavary Tesla is constantly improving. For the price difference you can get a custom suspension or interior.

[@Nazz-b7p]

I've ridden in a 2020 vette stingray and 2020 gt mustang. Multiple audi types, Lincoln, bmw and I own a 2024 model y. It's double pain windows make it near silent. I don't know how people keep commenting thats it's loud. Simply not the case.

[@brianbeasley7270]

Hey Kim! Good News. With an OTA update Tesla changed the emergency door handle to automatically lowering the windows so it is no longer harmful to use it. I would rather just use the button (as Tesla owners know) but if a guest doesn't get the lecture, they will no longer cause problems with the seals! Give it a try now on your Teslas!

[@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726]

For real? When did that update drop?

[@faheemabbas3965]

Source of this news?

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

@@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726 It was several years ago on my 2018 Model 3. Pull the lever up and you will see. I had a guest do it without know not to and it didn't mess up anything.

[@brianbeasley7270]

@@faheemabbas3965 Release notes in a previous OTA update. I don't remember which one.

[@daviidfm923]

Mine most certainly does not lower I have a 2021 model 3.

[@VernonEmerson-w8f]

I’ll tell you want I don’t care with this video says about it and I haven’t even watched it yet, but I would take Cadillac any day of the week over a Tesla hands-down no debating needed! L O L

[@thetechq]

Nice to see a regular family with kids. Many electric car reviews feature only adults or older kids, but younger children feature unique challenges. The only part you missed in this review was cleaning the car after your trip. :)

[@ItsKimJava]

Haha…very true, will include that in the bloopers next time😂

[@kenzelsimmons1442]

Thank you for being unbiased even though you own 2 Teslas. Greatly appreciate Your family videos, seems like it always made with love and joy!

[@HDMI4YAMAHA]

I owned a Tesla Y, is fun to drive BUT NEVER compares with a Cadillac quality, ride, finishes and materials...Looking forward to test the Lyriq

[@lisazentz3712]

Love my 2024 Lyriq!

[@jwedgest67]

Lyriq is probably more compatible with the X over the Y

[@mluu510]

no, model x has real three row

[@dmtimko]

Model X is just on another level than the Lyric IMO. Model X is luxury not premium.

[@RenlangRen]

And yet the model X’s interior feels so cheap compared to the Lyriq.

[@dmtimko]

@@RenlangRen honestly the lyriq was cool looking but the interior was too busy for me and looked like a windows computer desktop. I went with the X for the familiarity and the confidence in the Tesla supercharger network if traveling long distances. Also the falcon wing doors the best.

[@RenlangRen]

You do know GM cars can use the Tesla network right? I can charge my Altria on Teslachargers through the “myCadillac”. I didn’t even need to download the Tesla app.

[@himster22]

You’re right. Most people pick on Tesla when it comes to build quality but if you start to really pay attention to other brands you find lots of build quality problems such as big gaps and defects everywhere but no one talks about them as much as Tesla’s. 😣

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Tesla is news, especially if it's bad news.

[@MichaelBushey]

Telsa build quality is a old solved problem thanks to their mega castings. Sandy Monroe on Tesla panel gaps a few years ago: "So big you can see them from space". Sandy Monroe on Tesla build quality a few months ago: "Rolls Royce/Bentley build quality".

[@tjhouston1280]

I never associated Tesla with build quality 💀.

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

@@tjhouston1280 Cadillacs have not had good build quality since the early 1960’s before everything was cheapened in every division of GM.

[@MichaelBushey]

@@tjhouston1280 After having a Tesla, here's who I do not associate with build quality: Subaru (My wife's Forrester is falling apart at 70k miles), GM, Buick, Cadillac, Ford, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, VW.

[@4thrix]

Great video! Absolutely love the Lyriq until you get to public charging. When you buy an EV you also buy into the charging system. Once they are on NACS, and tesla adds a LOT of chargers, things will be in a better spot.

[@vitaliche6402]

Buy a adaptor for Tesla charge stations

[@coryjoseph2902]

I have never heard anyone say it’s the Tesla of anything that was a reach lol 😆

[@MsSozya]

I test drove the Lyriq and i was impressed. It is smooth and handled very well. The interior is gorgeous. ❤❤❤

[@danharold3087]

It costs GM about $100K to build.

[@BroncoPH]

100% agree with your assessment of Model Y“luxury” vs Lyriq. The Model Y is most certainly not a luxury vehicle. It is a minimalist tech car that offends my Cadillac driving grandparents in every possible way.

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

Exactly 😊. New generation of an old generation classic. Gets better aerodynamics than past years but keeps the bling. Gains the smooth and silent benefit of electric power.👍🏽😊

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

I love a real dashboard with character.

[@feleciahouston6653]

I never had any issues with charging stations and in my area there are plenty free and paid charging stations. Went from 38% to 80% with a dc fast charging in a little over an hour. Would buy this over a Tesla any day. Love it and recently got a level 2 charger at home. Curious as to why you got home too late to charge…the best time to charge is when you’re sleeping.

[@rajster9999]

I love my 2024 Lyric. It's the best. So much fun to drive and absolutely 💯 luxurious. So many compliments on the looks.

[@devronarmstrong9764]

Amazing vid! Great comparison! As a loyal Cadillac customer for many years who in the past year switched to Tesla M3, I was driving a XT4 prior; I was contemplating a Lyriq, however I am so glad I watched to the end because I just couldn’t with the charging situation. I already have wait times at some 250kwh Tesla charging stations.

[@CarsonCornerPodcast]

it is not as bad as you think. It's unfortunate for her and the charging station. Tesla does a better job with their stations but the true solution is have a home charging station. I have purchased a lyriq and do not have the problems that she had identified in the video. this was a great video overall.

[@MichaelGreenLagos]

So you have to go home to change up how does that work if you are empty and 300 miles from home

[@6SecondSilence]

@@MichaelGreenLagos - This may shock you, but GASP, you can PLAN your TRIPS! WOW!

[@jakehager1041]

All EVs will use the same charger, stop with the excuses

[@Bebela1ms]

I LOVE MY LYRIQ No issue whatsoever. Best car I ever owned 😍

[@drew6116]

I hope it was spellcheck that mucked that one up.

[@philatomic5380]

Not comparable. The Lyriq is so much more car. Battery range is far above the 314 mile range on the hwy. It drives like a Caddy. It feels like a Caddy. And the ride quality is superb. I drove them both. The Tesla is OK. The Caddy is fantastic...especially in Nimbus Blue.

[@rommelreyes7616]

I use the front trunk all the time! I put take out food in there. My M3 is 7 months old and it still smells brand new. And I’m not a parent 😊

[@jakgats1411]

3:57 The charge door opening mechanism looks arthritic when it opens 😂

[@AaronMcFarland]

VW was told they had to build a EV charging network, they were never told they had to build a good one. Could not ever recommend a CCS vehicle because of this.

[@macmovieman1]

We have a new model S and model X and I would rock that Cadillac any day. Great looking design and love the range. What a great interpretation and staying close to the brand.

[@mzdial]

Great review! Crazy that I live in a major metropolitan area where I see pretty much all cars... Never have seen a Lyric. Really impressive EV, aside from the road trip charging situation. That would be a deal breaker for me as a family car. Just adopting the NACS plug won't solve the issue. If EA or other charging companies don't fix their support/maintenance of their systems, a plug change isn't going to fix that.

[@BigB29357]

That's because they make just enough of them to comply with environmental regulation. GM is losing tens of thousands foe every vehicle sold. The attractive price is not real it's subsidized by the big gas guzzlers.

[@doubleclutchonline5811]

After a half century, Cadillac has finally delivered a car that can be considered a luxury vehicle. GM did a good job. The Escalade EV also looks amazing. In comparison, the Model Y feels significantly downscale and austere. But the Y is a premium car, not a luxury vehicle. I especially like the illuminated door handles on the Lyric, which is a huge benefit at night and is a much better design than the Model Y. The range of the Lyric isn’t surprising since the battery is nearly 30% larger. It’s even larger than the one in the Model X but is a much smaller car. GM uses LG as their battery supplier, and it isn’t known to be great battery tech. As for the front trunk, our friend who just bought a Lyric assumed it would have one. They have a ski boat, and would love to have a front trunk to put damp items. I use the frunk in my Model X for food items, especially for takeout that smells, and in the winter where groceries can stay cold. GM should offer a front trunk even if “most people” don’t use it, because it would justify the otherwise inefficient design of the front end. Lyric’s acceleration is quick for those who are coming from a gas car, but much slower compared to what Tesla offers. Overall though, the Lyriq is an amazing deal. It gives you a lot for your money, and no buyer would need to make excuses as to why they chose it.

[@edornelas8275]

Very well done. Unbiased review. I liked how you pointed out the fit & finish of the car from legacy auto makers. Software is an issue from GM. State of charge had a camera warning that wouldn’t go away. He got great mileage from the vehicle. He charge it from zero & max was 179 for 10 mins. He showed grafts of his car. it went up & down but minimum at maximum wattage. Interior is busy for me but I did like the seats & comfy ride. 0:01 too many buttons/knobs to wear out & get broken. American luxury for sure. I’m happy with my Tesla. Minimum repairs & very reliable. Except for tires & insurance, very affordable.

[@rjfloyd8792]

There’s an adapter you can buy separately so you can use Tesla chargers. If I were to buy a Lyriq, I’d definitely be buying the adapter.

[@johnpoldo8817]

Excellent unbiased review from an EV enthusiast formerly known as Like Tesla. As a Tesla fanboy, I feel they over estimate range, while most other companies under estimate and over deliver. My model S LR gets well under 400 mi while the EQS 580 delivers well over 400 miles, peaking at 459 for me. Kudos to separating tech, premium, and luxury vehicles. While models S/X have a premium or luxury price, they are not, just tech cars. To achieve luxury, it requires ambient lighting, massage seating, metal vs plastic, and more features.

[@mhmtksk8401]

have you ever thought that you pay so much for luxury cars and yet you are not getting the technical features (speed of the charging, reliability for its battery, software ext.) that Tesla offers. Those luxury brands have long way to go to catch Tesla

[@andyzegerman]

Electrify America, never disappoints to disappoint. Great review, especially for families. I agree, the Escalade would be something to see.

[@ItsKimJava]

Has been our experience too.

[@challengerrtored]

Electrify America is the epitome of disaster when it comes to DC fast charging. If you can find a charger that works, I assure you it won’t be delivering 250 - 350 kWh of charge. The fastest I’ve ever gotten was around 60 -80 kWh. Most times 35-37 kWh is what you can expect. Worst customer service too if they answer the phone that is. 😢

[@laughinggas5281]

Electrify America was a result of the settlement the government made with Volkswagen after they were found to have emissions cheating devices on their cars to give them better emissions than what they actually had. So they had to pay a big bunch of billions into a fund which created Electrify America. It is no surprise that they have no interest in making a better product or service. It's not to their benefit to spend any more than the settlement on Electrify America.

[@StormyDog]

I use my Model Y frunk every day. Having a frunk is a huge plus for me.

[@BLEEDGREEN7777]

I preordered the lyriq I loved the way it looks and everything about it I was told the only extra cost would be paint and rims but everything else is standard.The all wheel drive I pre ordered had a price of 62,000 after waiting a whole year Cadillac called me said I'm still a ways away even though I was supposed to get the car like 6 months earlier but they said you can go online and pick trims and price I go online and for the same exact car that was 59,000rear wheel to 62,600all wheel when it came out is now 77,000 something it's complete bullshit yeah you can get the car without fast charging without premium sound without message seats without all wheel drive for 62,000 but now the car is basically 15,000 more then what is was at first so I'm like I was told it would be fully stocked except paint and rim size for 62,000 I understand if now it's 64,000 or whatever but 15,000 grand more after I waited a whole year and the people who got it initially get all options for free no thankyou hope gm goes out of business Ford did the same damn thing to me which is why I went to the lyriq just to wait a year again I waited almost 3 years total from when I first ordered a mach e then switched to lyriq and I get screwed I bought a model y because it was 20,000 cheaper then year before and also gets the rebate again

[@thewolfdoctor761]

I'd like to get a Lyriq, but I will not be in the market for one for 3-4 years. Hopefully by then they will better organized.

[@wullahblack6452]

I wouldn't sell a Cadillac to someone who doesn't use punctuation.

[@JakeRichardsong]

@@wullahblack6452 There is no written exam to buy the vehicle.

[@johnmolloy4878]

Lyric: 5700 lbs and 102 kWh pack Model Y: 4555 lbs and 81 kWh pack. Both around 300-350 range. Seems pretty clear to me which is the better machine

[@ktr66]

In Canada, a fully loaded AWD Lyriq is $88k vs $68k for fully loaded long range Model Y. I like a lot of things about the Lyriq but $20k more is very hard to justify.

[@walterwhite1]

I know it’s a pile of junk that will break

[@Tigerex966]

The money is in the charging and energy credits not the cars.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

My biggest complaint about the Lyriq is that Cadillac bait and switched us from the debut edition onto the “trim levels“. Your car is a level one trim. As you point out, you are missing things like the blue felt liner and you’re also missing the ventilated massage seats, enhanced speakers, and of course: supercruise among other things. The debut edition came with everything. Supposedly the delivery of the level two at the level three trims is being held up because there’s a problem with super cruise programming right now. I believe that what Cadillac should’ve done was simply given us the cars with supercruise deactivated, and then activated it when supercruise was ready for prime time. As expensive as the lyric is all of these cars should have their Heated/ventilated seating and massage included. For the price you’re paying for one of these things you could’ve gotten a fully optioned XT 5 or XT6. I’ve been waiting for my car months beyond what I expected. The delivery to require me to wait. Yesterday I got my level two charger installed onto the side of my house. It’s a J 17 772 plug so I can pretty much use any car even if I needed to use the adapter for a Tesla. The only Tesla uncomfortable in is the Tesla model X or the cyber truck and since they are so much more expensive , I’m forced to stick with Cadillac.

[@888fatboy]

My first time to see your content: 1) terrifically well-done video; great, tight editing. 2) hate the amount of chrome on exterior & interior-GM just can’t let go of it 3) Agree on use of piano black on interior surfaces. 4) appreciate the honest feedback-sounds like if they fix the public charging experience, this could be a big winner for Cadillac. 5) Agree Model Y is tech premium & ride is rougher than competitors. 6) your kids are adorable. You show them a lot of ❤️ and it is so apparent. 🥰

[@djplonghead5403]

There isn’t even too much Crome

[@skippy5311]

Thanks for the honest, real-world review of the Lyriq. You provided a lot of useful information. During my showroom visit, I found the jeweled knobs and dials of the Lyriq to be a bit tacky (not my style) but the overall build quality seems lightyears ahead of my Model Y. Cheers!

[@ItsKimJava]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TroySavary]

Jewelled knobs, tacky or not, are still better than no knobs.

[@PaloAlto555555]

I just had my first Electrify America experience. Kim, mine was an even worse nightmare. Tesla charging is so much easier

[@s2hill]

Great review. I guess not sure why compare to a Y vs X? As you both said, Y is not luxury. Feels like it is much closer to X than Y making it an amazing value. Mine should be coming soon. Confirmed build month ago.

[@torchlord11]

I was thinking the same thing, should have been an X to Lyric comparison.

[@DouglasJMark]

Well done! These family trips are my favourite ones you do. Thank-you. Lotsa love to all ❤❤❤

[@fatboy19831]

I know 2 people that wanted the lyric. They gave up and went with Ys. The two owners of the Lyric I spoke with both had massive problems. Hopefully Gm will work that out. It is a beautiful car at a fair price……… if you can get one at sticker.

[@norwegianblue2017]

I would never buy a first or even second year production car from GM or most manufacturers. Especially for a whole new model, and an EV to boot!

[@fatboy19831]

@@norwegianblue2017 I purchased a first year 2018 Tesla 3. 100,000 unit vin. At the end of 2018. The most reliable automobile I have ever owned. Even more reliable than my 2021 end of a 20 year production run. Although my Tesla has only 110k miles vs the 340k on my Jeep.

[@najeebullahbangash6238]

This is probably the best and more detailed lyriq review on the internet!!

[@tino5271]

Thank you Kim for your honest opinion of the Cadillac lyriq and with kids you definitely need biodefense mode!😂

[@ItsKimJava]

Right?!😭

[@billyrio3767]

Charging these things is of primary importance and only Tesla impresses me as being seriously interested enough to solve any and all charging-related problems which come up. That's taking leadership and the leader deserves the lion's share of the business.

[@gaddyify]

The lyriq is a rolling work of art.

[@8gomerpyle22]

I've never said "its the Tesla of ......." about anything.

[@philthayer4087]

You never punched the accelerator on a plaid…

[@yashaspradeep7073]

So nice to finally see someone not biased towards Tesla reviewing and comparing cars, keep it up

[@theElemDragon]

"not biased towards Tesla" pointing out how a $10,000+ higher base price vehicle is more luxurious and has a smoother ride quality? That's like comparing a Mazda Miata to a Nissan Maxima and making notes on how much more convenient it is to get into the back seats and how much more practical and comfortable it is.

[@BigB29357]

The frunk is incredibly useful. Some you park awkwardly in a crowded parking garage making the trunk unavailable. I put my swimming snorkelling gear for three in the frunk.

[@BigB29357]

Who is that selfless man recording all this

[@Teslastorymma]

great job... in spite of all the luxury, but the charging is a hard pass for me. i'll stay with Tesla. Going on my 4th now.

[@rcollinge325]

Another great and impartial review. The good,the bad and the Ugliness. Thanks for wearing a great microphone, really good audio.

[@lucidf8]

Oh, that’s what biodefense mode is for! Anyway, I agree that the Supercharger system is one of the main selling points for Tesla. And, though the Tesla is not a luxury car, it’s comfortable enough, with tons of storage space and decent range. Would I want 350 miles of range instead of about 280 (real world, Model Y LR)? That would be nice, but it still wouldn’t get me LA to SF without charging. I doubt that I would ever pay even 4k for SuperCruise, and surely not 6k or 15k for enhanced Autopilot or Full Self Driving. Great review of the Lyriq, I would wait on NACS, too.

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

Bio defence is so right. 😂 Fast food in the frunk is a definite advantage as well. Getting rid of that next morning fragrance 🤭.

[@stea2494]

that was an amazing video, I definitely prefer the cadillac over the boring Tesla. I agree the NACS will be a game changer for many automaker

[@astronaute]

2024 model in August 23? The model 2025 is coming in September? They need to stop this non-sense

[@Lukebarca]

This will never go away😅😅

[@AntoniousG]

Your mistaken, the 2025 model is coming summer of 24

[@AutoReport1]

It's not a 2023 unless it's in production Jan 1.

[@SHOdown13]

Model years don't start on Jan 1st. They start July 1st of the previous year for most, if not all manufacturers.

[@motocrosser4]

😂😂😂😂

[@damikco1]

The lyriq, is far far more detailed. As far as a frunk it's unnecessary loading and unloading honestly is a chore and the slightest mistake will leave ugly marks on face of any vehicle. Build quality will just about always go to GM over Tesla so would long term dependability after watching so many Tesla disintegrate with just 50k miles.

[@Dude-xj8ji]

This is a great first generation EV by GM under the Cadillac Brand. I was a skeptic of their ultium platform but looks like they've done a good job. Tesla still wins in my book for now due to slightly better efficiency, Cheaper price, front trunk and NACS. Until GM moves to NACS and adds a front trunk i think they'll still have a tough time. That being said im encouraged moving forward. I personally will wait until their 2nd Gen Lyriq before considering getting one.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

I finally got my Lyriq AWD Luxury 3. I recently drove the Tesla Model Y prior to the New Year. THERE IS NO COMPETITION. The Model Y will outsell the Lyriq because it's considerably cheaper, but the Lyriq is absolutely a luxury car while the Model Y is a rental-grade consumer appliance. What's interesting, however, is how much Tesla got right. Tesla has a superior infrastructure to EV-GO who I get 2 years of charging with. Tesla has superior self-driving technology - my Lyriq can't obey stop lights and until ULTRA CUISE comes out, Super Cruise doesn't work on anything but Highways. Tesla's "less-is-more" presentation makes it very comfortable. I think the redesigned Model Y and the redesigned Model 3 will perfect their formula.

[@duanekeizs9951]

Great seeing you and fam. Great content Kim. As a MYLR owner I’m bias towards Tesla tech, performance and practicality but it nice to see other manufacturers stepping up. 😉

[@NicholasTranscends]

Biases are limiting.

[@56ctconger]

Everyone is biased, some admit it.

[@NicholasTranscends]

Yeah but bias limits human potential

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

You're driving a BASE Lyriq. No ventilated seats, no massage seats, no power moonroof, no supercruise... I have a LUXURY 3 - FULLY LOADED with 22's. $77,000 + $5500 tax...+ $1700 Wheel and tire protection. The thing feels like a Mercedes S-class inside when you have the lighter color/ off white interior. Right now Cadillac is giving $7500 cash off the Lyriq. As for the charging experience: I got 2 years of free EV-Go, but I have a STEP-2 40 AMP wall charger at home that recharges my Lyriq whilst I sleep.

[@floridarealtorangie]

Awesome info. Thanks for the great video. Appreciate the honest and thorough feedback. I love the look and comfort of the Lyriq.

[@Stefin770]

They had everything right except the rear end lol.....but yeah way better than the Tesla overall

[@jaywtube]

Gee thanks, Kim. When I woke up this morning and put on my CyberTruck T-shirt, I took a minute to think about how I cannot wait for production to start. Fast forward to this afternoon and watching your review. Never thought I'd say... Maybe I want a Caddy? It's a *no* right now. Charging is a deal breaker. But in a year or two? sigh. First world problems.

[@Nazz-b7p]

Go check out the escalade IQ if you're comparing costs vs a Cyber truck. Now that's a premium monster

[@gregorysims3697]

Glad to see Cadillac is making such a big effort at EVs. I'm not a fan of all the glitz. I'll be keeping my Model X.

[@oldrrocr]

GM will pull out of EV at the first sign of weakness in the Feds determination to make it happen.

[@38Flyer]

Kim, you AND your family are simply amazing. BRILLIANT mix of great car info and real-world application. You should have 1million+ subscribers. You will eventually!

[@GenieFarms]

That's some powerful manifestation words

[@theclutch19]

Thanks for the great review! I think the charging issue is temporary and certainly not a deal breaker for those who can charge at home - primarily using the SUV as an "in town" sports shuttle car. This thing looks a zillion times better than my MYP and is fast enough. But what ADM will dealers charge? It's already low $70s with an AWD Level 2 spec for me. No way in hell I would pay $80k with ADM!

[@aces08]

There are dealers that don't charge ADM! I originally was going to buy my '23 lyriq in houston,tx but they wanted 10k ADM i switched my order to another dealer in Galveston, tx, and no markup!

[@JakeRichardsong]

Base Model Y, with incentives, can be had for less than 40k.

[@theclutch19]

@@JakeRichardsong and with its fit and finish and "within spec" qualities, that's exactly what the Y is worth. It's a low budget appliance car.

[@ronniemullis8717]

Low budget? Fit and finish?

[@ronniemullis8717]

@@JakeRichardsongBut isn’t that depending on the state you live in?

[@Qnzgirl0311]

I just traded my Y for the Lydia. Best decision. From car features to the customer service difference between the two. And now even better that we can charge at Supercharge stations

[@RussellFineArt]

I just bought a Model Y 2 months ago and considered the Lyriq, but, the price was a little higher, I didn't want the CCS charge headaches and the amount of chrome on the Lyriq, YUK! Would like for GM to put a frunk in the Lyriq, shorten it several inches and get rid of the 1960's chrome and so many lights, that really only appeals to seniors. Otherwise, great car.

[@bitcoinman9202]

It’s so ugly. What’s with all the knobs and buttons

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

I have really become adjusted to the Tesla philosophy of ,”the best part is no part”. The Lyriq seems to have way too much in extra lights and trim, but that is the Cadillac brand and DNA. It looks like they know what their future customers will be happy with and getting on to the superchargers next year 29:40 will be a big deal. With the prevalence of obesity in America the big comfortable seats with massage will draw a lot of attention.😊

[@billythekid1949]

I own a Tesla Model 3 LR. I love it, but I also agree that the Cadillac looked better in some ways like comfort and range was pretty good too.

[@deplorablechump8758]

Nice looking Cadillac. Not a fan of many LED lights as they fail and replacement is expensive

[@terrencejohnson5688]

Only a Tesla owner would compare a Tesla Model Y to a Cadillac. The comparison should be Genesis GV70 vs. Cadillac Lyriq. Far as the tech, most EVs have tech that the Tesla doesn't even offer.

[@224bigwheel]

There’s no better suspension or ride than a Cadillac

[@faizalharoun3930]

I've test driven both cars and there is no comparison. Lyriq us far more luxurious. It has both tech and old style built in. The Tesla was a very cold tinny car to be in. I've just ordered my Lyriq.😊

[@abc123fhdi]

The lyric looks closer in size to the model X, definitely bigger than the Y, what's the price? Wheelbase is longer as well.

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

Strange that interior space is more in the Tesla 🤔. Tardis tech?😊

[@mikeroerig2499]

I was impressed with the interior of the Lyric. I considered changing from my Buick Enclave Avenir to a model Y but the Buick's interior was nicer so I'm going to wait. Perhaps Tesla will offer a luxury interior option.

[@mrpmj00]

Cadillac is way better looking and has physical buttons.

[@Kareem-cx4fi]

Agreed with Kim on the 3/Y just being a tech vehicle. X/S are more premium but definitely not luxury. Tesla is not a luxury brand, it's a tech company.

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

Different generations with different thoughts about what luxuries they want in their lives. Being driven by the worlds best driver, in the safest car made , the latest technological breakthroughs in software and my family on board ,is more than a luxury.😊

[@zmarko]

When EA adopts the NACS system, is it really going to instantly make everything work? I highly doubt it. The NACS is just the delivery connector. The issue with EA, as far as I can tell with the limited (horrible) experiences I've had with it, it's the network/software that is the issue. And a simple changing of the connectors won't fix that. But that's just my thought on it all.

[@billjohnson3344]

I don't think that's what she meant. When the car has NACS, you can use the Tesla SuperChargers, which are way more reliable. Reliability of EA with NACS is going to be the same as EA with CCS.

[@user-wf6cn6zv1j]

All EA stations are always at a minimum 25% broken. Usually 50% broken. Them trying to get it to actually work and charge reliably is another problem. I'm summer's EA is even worse.

[@shaybenhamo1794]

Love the lyriq , the charging is a big issue. I drive 25k miles a year and electrify América is the most unrieable thing out there right now. Plus the door handles for the 23 is awful. we'll wait a little longer. Happy with the Y for now.

[@thomaslin3078]

Love u pointed out the piano black. That’s also something I don’t like. Also front trunk is not only giving extra space, it also illustrates the overall integration and craftsmanship of space utilization.

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Journalists only complained when Tesla had piano black. Most EV's have a ton of piano black and there is silence about it.

[@Bzzap83]

Thanks for the comment on the Lyriq range - my MYLR seems much less efficient- do you have the efficiency data?

[@thanhn2001]

The Lyriq is a nice looking car

[@yorelescovar2716]

Beautiful SUV and the price... not bad at all... and 300 plus miles is more than enough for anyone that will last 10 or more days for normal daily driving

[@hartfischer5509]

Really great video. As a life long GM and Cadillac customer, it looks like I will be able to get my Cadillac EV in the future. I just hope GM figures out how to ramp up production and make these EVs at a profit. Right now, that looks really bleak. And yes, no FSD will be a deal breaker. A geofenced Supercruise is not going to work for me, especially if they want $25 per month. I want to buy it outright, no monthly fees.

[@pilozm]

All true. Also, a Cadillac in this class segment should have a HUD available.

[@torchlord11]

I'd have to agree with you it looks like with version 12 of FSD that it might be really close, but even if it isn't you can use it most of the time without too many issues. To me having lots of extra buttons isn't as important as having the safety that FSD will likely bring to the car driving experience. You can see how bad it is for GM when they just got their license to autonomous drive in San Francisco revoked. They are on the wrong path with self-driving with all those Lidars.

[@russellschundler6559]

I have a 2023 Lyriq 600e4 (AWD). I compare it to cars I’ve owned (Porsches, Audi’s, Continentals) or rented (Tesla’s). I call it my “so,so” car. SO quiet, SO smooth, SO powerful, SO smart, and SO relaxing (with SuperCruise). It’s the best car I’ve owned and the most fun to drive!

[@cabbys]

For the extra $15k over a model Y, a Model X or S would be preferable to the Lyriq.

[@Magsbravo]

I just test drove model X, it sucked. Tesla interior is so basic

[@Nazz-b7p]

Seeing as it's the best seller car in the world, the y, that basic is nice. Dude it's so easy to whine down and clean

[@KeemReviewz]

I'll say one thing, Cadillac definitely brings the luxury feeling on the interior compared to Tesla vehicles. I was going to ditch my Model Y when my Lyriq was ready but the inflated price was NUTS and small things annoy me about the vehicle 1. The looonnngg hood with no frunk and 2. Lack of 3rd row. I'll wait for Gen 2 that utilizes the Tesla charging port and has a little more refinement.

[@TwassupYo]

Thats what i call a valuable review!

[@johnnyViDeO]

Most people who buy Lyriqs will not need a frunk for their little kids' junk. Caddy styling and luxury blows away the frumpy and dour Y. Caddy has a shade for the glass roof (duh!) that Tesla lacks, and regen paddles, and real buttons and switches, and a speedometer and more right in front of the driver. Supercruise works better than FSD, and Caddy is supremely smooth and quiet whilst driving and does not rattle and shake like the poorly assembled Y. NO CONTEST.

[@darrynappleton]

The market has many great EVs (Taycan, Rivian as examples) - all are hobbled by the same issue: a terrible CCS charging infrastructure. Electrify America is holding back so many companies right now. The switch to NACS cannot come fast enough. Meanwhile, just get a Tesla.

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

The response to dieselgate as a punitive gesture , supposed to help Americans transition to electric vehicles , has ironically been discouraging them.😢

[@deanrhodenizer938]

Thank you. This is not the type of review I usually watch, nice to get a family perspective.

[@tonyw3523]

Very nice rea world review. Thanks for sharing for those of us considering an EV who also would like a bit more luxury feel paired with affordability. NACS charging will be a HUGE incentive! My wife and I are considering an EV & rented a Model 3 from Hertz for cross country road trip. It was an interesting view into what it would be like to live with an EV especially since we are ALWAYS taking road trips! Thanks for the great content, keep them coming!

[@ymcpa73]

Hope you rented a long range version. If it was a standard range version, the road trip was probably a lot harder.

[@tonyw3523]

@@ymcpa73 unfortunately it was a standard range and you are correct, the long range would have made a huge difference!

[@GenieFarms]

How did the road trip go?​@@tonyw3523

[@chipmulligan8963]

Cadillac is just plain beautiful! Tesla is just plain!

[@smarticus6384]

Is it really efficient, or does it just have a huge battery?

[@fidellopez9314]

Huge battery

[@neptunewaves]

The charging and software experience are the exact reasons why I left the Polestar 2 and went back to the Tesla Model 3. The software and charging experience of Tesla is night and day better than the competition.

[@Abebe345]

Great comprehensive, easy to follow review. Seems like a comfortable ride. I lean more toward handling, performance and would want the Tesla models, but I can see a lot of families enjoying this car.

[@flattire707]

Right up until they try and fast charge.