GM only delivered 122 Cadillac Lyric EVs in 2022, here’s why that’s about to change soon

After delivering only 122 Cadillac Lyriq EV models in 2022, General Motors says it was purposely slow with the rollout as it worked through issues with its new electric vehicle and to ensure customers receive the best quality. With a stockpile of 2023 Cadillac Lyriq models, GM says it’s now confident in its process going forward.
Expand Expanding CloseGM’s CFO says the automaker is hitting an inflection point, scaling EV production

At the 2022 JP Morgan Auto Conference yesterday, General Motors (GM) EVP and CFO Paul Jacobson talked about scaling EV production and said the company is hitting an inflection point.
Expand Expanding CloseCadillac Lyriq first drive: A year early and dollar long at $60K

GM flew us out to beautiful Park City Utah to review the Cadillac Lyric EV last week. It was our first hands-on drive of GM’s first mass-market Ultium drivetrain (with apologies to the 9,000 lb. gorilla in the room, niche HummerEV) vehicle. With Cadillac no longer releasing ICE vehicles and going full EV in just eight short years, it isn’t a stretch to say that the brand is betting the company on the success of its first EV. So, how’d it do?
Expand Expanding CloseCadillac releases new imagery, pricing and range for Lyriq electric SUV

Cadillac announced pricing and range for the Lyriq, an upcoming electric SUV coming this summer. It starts a little higher than originally announced at $62,990, but GM delivered on the range with up to 312 miles of EPA-rated range on a single charge. There’s also some eye candy for prospective customers below…
Expand Expanding CloseFirst GM Ultium Cadillac Lyriqs roll off Spring Hill, TN Assembly line early, new orders begin in May

The one question we had when GM unveiled its Cadillac Lyriq SUV was “will GM make enough of them to meet demand?”
We’ll start to find out the answer starting today as GM celebrates its first Ultium powered Cadillac Lyriq rolling off the assembly line in its sprawling Spring Hill, Tennessee complex.
Expand Expanding CloseGM’s Super Bowl campaign features Austin Powers characters using Ultium EV technology to save the world, then take it over

General Motor’s streak of newsworthy movements continues as we head into Super Bowl weekend. The American automaker has begun teasing this year’s big game commercial, which continues its “Everybody In” campaign to promote its EV lineup. This year however, GM’s “everybody” includes some familiar, villainous faces from the Austin Powers film franchise.
Expand Expanding CloseGM continues to pepper the EV world with more news (albeit few cars) in earnings report

We need an electric Camaro just to keep up with the news cycle over at General Motors (GM). Following its annual and Q4 earnings report, GM has shared further news about its electrification strategy which includes updates to already announced EVs, as well as hints to a new one.
Expand Expanding CloseGM is actually making EVs: Pre-production Cadillac Lyriq rolls off assembly line, deliveries to follow

Following a turbulent 2021 in terms of EVs, General Motors is moving full-speed ahead in trying to make good on its promise to deliver 20 new electric models by 2023. According to GM’s President, its highly anticipated Cadillac Lyriq will be one of the first to arrive, as pre-production models have been assembled ahead of deliveries in “a few months.”
Expand Expanding CloseCadillac Lyriq is in final steps before production, new video footage of latest prototype

GM has released a rare update on the Cadillac Lyriq, a highly anticipated, upcoming all-electric SUV based on the Ultium platform.
The automaker says that the vehicle program is reaching final steps before production, and it released new video footage of the latest Lyriq prototype.
Expand Expanding CloseAfter losing dealers over its electric move, Cadillac is now gaining new ones

Cadillac has lost around one-fifth of its dealers after it announced that it is going all-electric, but now it is actually gaining new dealers interested in the transition.
Expand Expanding CloseCadillac Lyriq sells out in 19 minutes – automakers still underestimate EV demand

Cadillac opened reservations for their upcoming 2023 Lyriq electric vehicle at 1 p.m. today, and, in a completely unsurprising turn for our readers, the car sold out almost immediately. By 1:19 p.m., Cadillac stated that all 2023 Lyriq “Debut Edition” vehicles had been reserved.
Other 2023 model year Lyriq trim levels will still be available, but so far, Debut Edition reservations are the only ones that have opened (and 19 minutes later, closed).
Expand Expanding CloseCadillac Lyriq first look: At $60,000, my biggest question is will GM make enough of these?

Cadillac invited us out for a chance to get up close and personal with the “production-spec” Lyriq EV that they unveiled back in April.
We’ve got photos and video to share, and you can decide for yourself whether you agree that this thing looks sweet.
Expand Expanding CloseGM to start taking reservations for Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV on Sept. 18 starting at $58,795

GM has confirmed that it will start taking reservations for its upcoming Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV on September 18.
The vehicle will start at $58,795.
Expand Expanding CloseGM unveils production version of Cadillac Lyriq electric vehicle with 300 miles of range

GM has unveiled today the production version of Cadillac Lyriq, the first GM vehicle with the Ultium battery tehnology.
The vehicle retained the eye-catching design of the original prototype and comes with more than decent specs.
Expand Expanding CloseCadillac Lyriq prototype begins road testing

An executive for Cadillac revealed the Lyriq today and announced that prototypes of the Lyriq had begun hitting roads. The Lyriq will be the first all-electric SUV to debut for the Cadillac brand, and these prototypes are one step closer to its full production next year.
Expand Expanding CloseCadillac unveils Lyriq electric crossover’s infotainment system as new EVs aim to compete with Tesla UX

Cadillac has unveiled the Lyriq electric crossover’s infotainment system as automakers are placing a bigger emphasis on the user experience to help compete with Tesla.
Expand Expanding CloseGM announces $2 billion for electric vehicle factory in Tennessee, will build Cadillac LYRIQ and more

GM announced today that it is investing $2 billion to produce electric vehicles at its factory in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
The updated factory will produce the Cadillac LYRIQ electric SUV, among other electric vehicles.
Expand Expanding CloseGM’s Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV to feature crazy heads-up AR display

Augmented reality display technology is growing by leaps and bounds and has already been incorporated into the developer side of building autonomous vehicles.
But now, with the Cadillac Lyriq, GM’s upcoming next-gen electric SUV, we’re likely to see a user augmented reality display technology for mainstream users…
Expand Expanding CloseCadillac Lyriq electric car to surprisingly start at less than $60,000

After unveiling the Cadillac Lyriq, GM’s first next-gen electric vehicle, last week, the automaker has now confirmed that the electric SUV is going to start at less than $60,000.
That’s a surprisingly low price for the premium SUV.
Expand Expanding CloseCadillac reveals Lyriq electric crossover with 19-kW home charging option, due late 2022

Cadillac took the wraps off its Lyriq EV this evening. In a digital event, GM’s luxury brand revealed a striking and ultra-luxurious crossover EV. It’s still a “show car,” although the company says it’s about 80% toward production. The Lyriq goes on sale in the US in late 2022.
Expand Expanding CloseGM to add 2,700 EVgo chargers in 5 years, a bet on fast-charging while shopping

General Motors and EVgo announced today that they plan to add more than 2,700 new fast chargers at grocery stores, retail outlets, and entertainment centers in 40 metropolitan areas. The project, which will take five years to complete, is an effort to convince renters and condo dwellers that EVs are practical. The message is to fast-charge in a half-hour while you’re completing errands.
Expand Expanding CloseExclusive: First photo of Cadillac Lyriq EV’s nearly 3-foot monster display

Large dashboard displays have become synonymous with electric vehicles. We spoke with Bill Thompson, the senior design manager for UI at General Motors, about how the Cadillac Lyriq’s display will signal how the company handles digital dashboards for all its upcoming EVs. GM shared the first photo of the Lyriq’s screen, revealing a single 33-inch piece of curved glass in front of the driver.
Cadillac will hold virtual debut of all-electric Lyriq SUV on August 6

A couple of weeks ago, GM CEO Barra promised that the canceled GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Lyriq unveilings would happen “in the not too distant future.” The date for the first of those two events was announced today: the virtual debut of the Lyriq will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 7 p.m. ET. It will be broadcast on the Cadillac media website.
GM CEO: Electric vehicles will help us sell more cars on the coasts

Mary Barra, the chief executive of General Motors, took questions from car journalists today during a virtual “fireside chat,” held by the Automotive Press Association. Even though the writers represented mainstream auto outlets, many of the questions focused on GM’s EV plans.