General Motors (GM) kicked off 2021 with the launch of campaign advertising “Everybody In”, to offer an electric car tailored to every customer, including affordable models.
Then, mid-course, the auto giant announced a further increase on its investments in electrified cars. The company upped the budget to $35 billion through 2025, 30% more than it announced last November, which will go toward two more new battery factories, the launch of more than 30 new models and the development of third-generation hydrogen fuel cells.
As part of those well-entrenched policies, GM released a rare update on its new Cadillac Lyriq, a highly anticipated all-electric SUV based on the Ultium platform.
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The automaker reported that the vehicle program is reaching the final steps before production, and released new video footage of the latest prototype.
The first deliveries of Lyriq are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2022, for which an update on testing and validation leading up to construction was released.
Pre-launch Adjustments
Through a statement, General Motors detailed that Cadillac engineers recently completed the 80 percent validation drive for the 2023 Lyriq, a critical milestone in the development of the brand’s first luxury electric vehicle, which sets a transition to the final stage before manufacturing.
Jamie Brewer, Lyriq’s Executive Chief Engineer commented on the program, that they have spent countless hours behind the wheel of the test fleet to ensure they offer customers a comprehensive luxury experience expressed in an all-new electrified package.
“We are now fine-tuning Lyriq’s touch points. We’re making adjustments in a variety of areas as we do after each development push, but we’re almost there. Customers will love this driving experience and we believe it will redefine their expectations for luxury electric vehicles,” he said.
The car will be offered with a 100 kWh battery pack that will enable more than 300 miles of range on the first available version, which will be rear-wheel drive. Future versions of the vehicle are expected to be made up of an all-wheel drive powertrain.
Charging capability is also very good with an onboard 19.2 kW charger, which will give the Lyriq access to best-in-class Tier 2 supply. It can also charge up to 190 kW with Level 3 DC fast-dispenser.
Written by I Jhonattan González
