General Motors recently celebrated the start of production for the all-new, all-electric Cadillac Lyriq EV luxury crossover at the automaker’s Spring Hill production facility in Tennessee. During the production start ceremony, General Motors stated that the Spring Hill facility has the capacity to build nearly 200,000 units annually, including both internal-combustion vehicles and EVs.
Back in October of 2020, GM announced a $2 billion investment to support EV production at the Spring Hill facility, including the new Cadillac Lyriq. In addition to production of the Lyriq, the Spring Hill facility also produces several ICE-based models, including the Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, and GMC Acadia. To note, GMC Acadia production is set to move to the GM Delta Township facility in Michigan, where it will be produced alongside the Chevy Traverse and Buick Enclave.
The Spring Hill facility incorporates a flexible manufacturing process, which means it could ramp up production of the new Cadillac Lyriq to meet demand, if needed. GM could produce nearly 200,000 Lyriq units annually, but doing so would require the reduction of ICE vehicle production accordingly.
At present, General Motors has nearly 240,000 “hand-raisers” for the Lyriq. However, that does not necessarily translate directly into orders – rather, “hand-raisers” is equivalent to customers who have simply expressed interest in the vehicle, which, for example, could include signing up for email updates.
In the past, GM has managed to convert roughly 10 percent of its “hand-raisers” into orders. However, that figure is for ICE-based models, and the ratio may change for the all-new Cadillac Lyriq, which is set to arrive as the luxury marque’s first-ever all-electric product.
The Cadillac Lyriq is set to launch well ahead of the original schedule. Specs highlights include a standard 100 kWh GM Ultium lithium-ion battery and a single Ultium Drive electric motor, with output rated at 340 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. Range for this setup is rated at 300 miles per charge. Under the body panels, the new Lyriq rides on GM’s BEV3 platform.
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Does anyone know if these EVs use 110v house outlet or a hook up similar to a 220v hot tub?
Not buying one, just throwing out additional cost for these EVs that marketing isn't sharing to the general public. Like my hot tube, $2,000 for an electrician to hook it up and chemical every 6 months with fresh water. I ended up doing it myself. Point, what charges are not being advertised.
A very large EV cost and then recurring installation and maintenance...anyone know?
Depends on your house. The garage in mine already had provisions for 240 so I just had to buy a breaker and a stove style plug. Was able to plug in my (since sold) Tesla and get a full charge from dead empty in 7-8 hours
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A '110 volt house outlet' and extension cord (if needed) will work just fine if you are a low-mileage driver..
GM - with the 2022 BOLT EV and EUV models (their CHEAPEST) include in the purchase price either $1,000 off the installation cost of a Stove/RV/EV charger 4 prong receptacle OR a $500 credit card for use by either EVGO or ChargePoint fast chargers (EVGO is partnering with them).
A '110 volt' charging cord is standard with ALL EVs, and with the slightly pricier EUV includes a 7,700 watt (which can also double as a '110 cord') '220 charger'.
I would assume all LYRIQ's include AT LEAST what the BOLT EUV has.
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Does caddy seriously think they will sell 200,000 Lyriqs? Outside of the Silverado, Chevy doesn't sell anything in its lineup at 200,000 units annually? Over at Caddy I think their best seller is the Escalade around 40,000. GM execs think they are going to sell 5 times what the sell with the Escalade?
Let's get real here!!!!!
The Spring Hill facility has an estimated capacity to produce 200k units per year. No where did it stipulate that’s Lyriq only.
What that means in current terms is XT5, XT6, Acadia and Lyriq production can’t exceed 200k units combined. The plant is flexible to adjust output between units.
Anticipation is that Lyriq production will increase and units of XT models will decrease. Then Cadillac will have room for production of the Acura model and possibly other models for Cadillac. Also note that the Acadia production is expected to move to a new facility so that will free up capacity for more EV production.
GM has sold over 200k+ Equinox for over a decade. It's GM's second best-selling vehicle next to the Silverado.
2021 Equinox sales were 165,323.
Do you mean the year they basically stopped building them to prioritize their higher margin vehicles? My point was it is still their second best-selling vehicle. Maybe I should have said on average they've sold over 240k a year for the last decade?
Year Total
2021 165,323
2020 270,994
2019 346,048
2018 332,618
2017 290,458
2016 242,195
2015 277,589
2014 242,242
2013 238,192
2012 218,621
2011 193,274
2010 149,979
Car & Driver ( My favorite Car Buff magazine since I was a teenager ) has the MOST SERIOUS reviews of any of the magazines...
They state that - compared to the competition - the LYRIQ at $60,000 is a STEAL. You have to pay AT LEAST $20,000 more at least for a Jaguar I-Pace or Audi.
I've never seen one in person, but the specs of the plain jane LYRIQ outperform either base competitor models, what with almost 100 miles more of driving range.
Mary Barra promised industry leading range with the Bolt too, and we all know how that played played out.