Cadillac only just got done unveiling the all-electric Lyriq and has already acknowledged the possibility of a V-Series variant. During a recent interview following the launch of the Lyriq at the ongoing Shanghai Auto Show, Cadillac global vice president Rory Harvey admitted that the brand is “evaluating” a Lyriq V-Series model.
There’s certainly room in the Lyriq range
for a high-performance model. As standard, the SUV will be sold in the U.S.
with a single electric motor good for 340 hp and 440 Nm of torque.
While those figures are more than ample for normal, everyday driving, you can
rest assured that a number of customers will be asking for more power. Cadillac
has acknowledged that it will soon expand the range with a dual-motor
Performance model to help satisfy demand for a faster model, but it remains to
be seen what form it will take.
Of course, the Lyriq has more going for it
than just power. Cadillac has also confirmed it will launch with a 100 kWh
lithium-ion battery pack and should be able to travel more than 483
km on a single charge. It will also include 190 kW fast charging capability
that will allow it to get up to 122 km of range in 10 minutes and up
to 314 km in 30 minutes.
