Video Summary
The Chevy Blazer EV has a lower starting price and more motor options. Pricing overlaps between the Blazer EV and Cadillac LYRIQ. You can get the same battery packs and motors on both vehicles. Both cars provide very similar range figures. The Blazer has more drivetrain options, including FWD, RWD, and two AWD systems, while the LYRIQ starts as a RWD vehicle with two rear-biased AWD systems available. The LYRIQ is approximately five inches longer and has more cargo space. The LYRIQ has illuminated LED sections for the traditional Cadillac-looking grill, stacked ice cube LED headlights, progressive turn signals, and a split taillight design. The headlight performance is similar between the two EVs, but the Cadillac headlights’ coverage at night is preferred. Both cars share the same wheelbase. The LYRIQ starts as a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, whereas the Blazer has front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. The Blazer has a rear wiper, but the LYRIQ does not. With comparable batteries and motors, less than $4000 can separate the two cars. Both models use a modular Ultium battery pack design that is very heavy.The LYRIQ’s interior has better materials and better attention to detail than the Blazer EV. The LYRIQ includes an optional AKG audio system.
Regarding phone projection with CarPlay and Android Auto, this is a feature in the LYRIQ that is missing from the Blazer. The Blazer does include a single-slot air vent. Both vehicles have heat pumps for improved winter efficiency. The LYRIQ runs a single screen in the dash. One car-specific feature is the Cadillac LYRIQ RFID-card entry. The LYRIQ does not provide the rear passenger area a lot of front seat legroom. Both vehicles' core software is the same.
Charging speeds are impacted by the battery packs. The smaller Blazer EV 85 kWh battery has slower charging compared to the 102kWh.
The Chevy Blazer has remarkably similar headlight performance; the split DRLS are a modern Chevy aesthetic. The Chevy features a rear wiper. Front seat thigh support is less than the Cadillac LYRIQ. Overall combined legroom and headroom are very similar.
