“Milestone” General Motors electric car begins production
The Cadillac Lyriq heralds the beginning of an all-electric future for General Motors.
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Cadillac Lyriq Spring Hill
Production of the Cadillac Lyriq – General Motors’ latest electric vehicle – has commenced at the company’s factory in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
A large electric SUV under the luxury Cadillac brand, the Lyriq is seen as a major milestone for General Motors, as its moves towards an “all-electric future”.
This includes a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by 2025, according to a company statement.
Lyriq production follows a $US2 billion ($AU2.7 billion) investment for the Spring Hill plant – its largest in North America – which also produced the short-lived Holden Acadia for the Australian market.
The Cadillac Lyriq is built on General Motors’ new ‘Ultium’ EV platform, powered by a 255kW/440Nm electric motor on the rear axle.
A 100kWh lithium-ion battery gives an estimated driving range of around 483 kilometres (300 miles).
Deliveries of the Lyriq are expected to begin in the second half of 2022, with a starting price of approximately $US60,000 ($AU80,000).
When asked about the possibility of the Cadillac Lyriq coming to Australia – should a right-hand-drive version or conversion program become available – a representative of General Motors Special Vehicles (GMSV) in Australia told Drive:
“The Cadillac Lyriq is another vehicle in the General Motors line-up that demonstrates our vision of an all-electric future. GM is not making announcements at this stage in relation to additional global markets.”
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