How Long Does It Take to Charge the Cadillac Lyriq?
Here's What You Need to Know
Oh, the confusion! If you're considering the Cadillac Lyriq, odds are you're already thinking electric. You're ready to ditch gas stations, skip oil changes, and charge up at home while you sleep. But one big question still lingers: how long does it take to charge this thing?
The answer? It depends on how, where, and when you charge it. Let’s break it down.
Level 1 Charging: The slowest, but it gets the job done
This is your standard wall outlet. A regular 120-volt plug, the same one you’d use for a phone charger or toaster. And yes, you can use it to charge the Lyriq — technically.
Level 1 charging gives you about 3 to 4 miles of range per hour. That means if you plug in overnight, you might recover 30 to 40 miles. Enough for short commutes, but not ideal for full recharges.
Want numbers? To go from empty to full on a Level 1 outlet, you're looking at over 3 full days, around 70 to 80 hours. This isn’t your go-to if you’re driving daily or traveling far. It’s more of a trickle top-off, and frankly, most Lyriq owners outgrow it fast.
Level 2 Charging: The home solution that actually works
This is where EV ownership starts to make sense. A Level 2 charger runs on a 240-volt circuit, the same power you’d use for a clothes dryer or oven. It’s what most EV drivers install in their garage.
The Cadillac Lyriq supports up to 19.2 kW of AC charging when connected to a compatible Level 2 charger. That’s fast — very fast — by luxury EV standards. You can recover about 50 to 60 miles of range per hour, depending on your setup.
Full recharge time from empty? Around 10 to 13 hours, depending on your amperage and the version of the Lyriq you own. Plug in at night, and you’ll wake up to a fully charged vehicle. No gas station detour. No time wasted.
At Coulter Camelback, we help customers choose the right home charger, walk through installation basics, and explain how to sync your charging with off-peak electric rates. Because yes, charging smarter can save real money.
DC Fast Charging: The road trip game-changer
Let’s say you’re on the highway. You’re not parking overnight. You want in, out, and back on the road. This is where DC fast charging comes into play — and where the Lyriq holds its own.
Using a compatible DC fast charger, the Lyriq can add about 76 miles of range in just 10 minutes. Let that sink in. In the time it takes to grab a coffee, you’re nearly road-trip ready.
Going from 20% to 80% charge? Plan on around 35 to 45 minutes, depending on the charging station’s power output. This is where the Cadillac Lyriq's fast charging time really impresses. It doesn’t just sip electricity. It gulps it.
The Lyriq supports up to 190 kW DC charging — a strong figure in its segment. And the best part? The Cadillac Lyriq charging port is CCS (Combined Charging System), the most common Cadillac Lyriq charging port type in the U.S. That means it works at most public charging stations, from Electrify America to EVgo and beyond.
No adapters. No weird workarounds. Just plug in and go.
So, how fast is fast enough?
Here’s the quick comparison:
- Level 1 (120V): 3–4 miles of range per hour — full charge takes 70+ hours
- Level 2 (240V): Up to 60 miles per hour — full charge in 10–13 hours
- DC Fast Charging: 76 miles in 10 minutes — 20% to 80% in about 40 minutes
If you’re driving daily and parking at home overnight, Level 2 is the sweet spot. If you’re road-tripping, DC fast charging keeps things moving. Level 1? It’s better than nothing, but only just.
How Coulter Camelback helps you charge smarter
We don’t just hand you the keys and send you off. At Coulter Camelback Cadillac, we help you understand the Cadillac Lyriq charging speed, charging behavior, and how to build a routine that fits your lifestyle.
We’ll show you how to:
- Use the onboard charging planner
- Locate fast charging networks in Arizona and beyond
- Choose a home charger that fits your daily range needs
- Monitor charging from the Cadillac app
- Understand what affects the Lyriq’s actual range
Whether you’re new to EVs or switching from another brand, we’ll walk you through it. You don’t have to be an expert to own a Lyriq — you just need the right team to guide you.
Ready to go electric? We’ll make sure you’re ready to charge
Owning an EV means unlearning a few habits and picking up better ones. With the Cadillac Lyriq, charging doesn’t have to be a mystery or a chore. Whether you’re at home, on the road, or somewhere in between, you’ve got options — and we’re here to help you use them wisely.
Visit Coulter Camelback Cadillac to test drive the Lyriq, explore its tech, and get answers to every charging question. We’ll make sure you understand not just how the car drives, but how it charges — because when you know that, everything else is easy.
