USA EV Comparison: Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) vs Cadillac Lyriq V

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $229900. The Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) is announced, but not yet in production.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Even though the Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) has a larger battery, the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 367 kW, while the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) maxes out at 190 kW.

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) is limited to 11.5 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…).

The Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

The Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…), but the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) doesn’t have one.

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…).