Cadillac Lyriq vs Tesla Model Y Long Range: Winter Range

A luxury-vs-mainstream matchup with a real winter-relevant difference: the Lyriq's pack is noticeably larger than the Model Y's.

Cadillac Lyriqheat pump

EPA range326 mi

Est. winter @ -15°C245 mi

Retention75%

Peak DC charge190 kW

Preconditioning20–30 min while plugged in via app/schedule

Tesla Model Y Long Rangeheat pump

EPA range357 mi

Est. winter @ -15°C270 mi

Retention75%

Peak DC charge250 kW

Preconditioning20–30 min while plugged in (or via Navigate to Supercharger)

Verdict: The Lyriq holds more absolute winter range thanks to its bigger 102 kWh pack, but the Model Y still wins on charging convenience and network reach. Buyers prioritizing max winter road-trip range lean Lyriq; buyers prioritizing charging ease lean Model Y.

Estimates are modeled from official EPA range using reference loss bands at -15°C. Verify with the manufacturer and third-party tests before relying on them. See our methodology.