Cadillac LYRIQ MPG by year — every rating on record
The Cadillac LYRIQ has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2023 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 92 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 85 mpg (2026). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 89 mpg | 89 mpg | #12 of 69 (84th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 2 | 89 mpg | 88 mpg | #26 of 77 (67th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 92 mpg | 92 mpg | #30 of 82 (64th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 85 mpg | 85 mpg | #48 of 188 (75th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Cadillac LYRIQ placed highest in 2023 at #12 of 69, and lowest in 2026 at #48 of 188. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 93 | 77 | 85 | 135.3 | 0.1 | $900 | 303 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2025 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 100 | 83 | 92 | 125.0 | 0.1 | $800 | 326 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 95 | 82 | 88 | 130.7 | 0.1 | $850 | 314 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 96 | 81 | 89 | 129.2 | 0.1 | $850 | 307 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2023 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 97 | 82 | 89 | 129.2 | 0.1 | $850 | 312 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2023 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 96 | 81 | 89 | 129.2 | 0.1 | $850 | 307 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 → 2025 | 89 → 92 mpg | +3 mpg | 125 gal |
| 2025 → 2026 | 92 → 85 mpg | -7 mpg | 135 gal |
What LYRIQ fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ burns 135 to 135 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $406 | $406 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $474 | $474 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $541 | $541 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $900 to $900 a year in fuel, or $6,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Across the 152 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 29 mpg. At 85 mpg the Cadillac LYRIQ is 56 mpg better the median, which is worth about $914 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Cadillac nameplates
Every Cadillac model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.