The Cadillac LYRIQ is a more affordable, comfortable, and tech-friendly option for those prioritizing a smooth ride and user-friendly infotainment. The Rivian R1S is better suited for larger families or those needing more cargo space, towing capacity, and off-road capabilities, despite its higher price and lack of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
| Attribute | Cadillac LYRIQ | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $58,595 | $77,700 (2025 model), Dual Standard starts at $76,990 (2026 model), up to $107,700 depending on trim and options |
| EPA-estimated range (miles) | RWD: Up to 326, AWD: 303 to 319 | 258-410 |
| Battery capacity (kWh) | 102 | Standard pack: 92.5 kWh usable (earlier models had 106 kWh), Large pack: 109.4 kWh (earlier models had 128.9-kWh or 135 kWh), Max pack: 141.5 kWh |
| Horsepower | RWD: 365 hp, AWD: 515 hp, LYRIQ-V: 615 hp | Dual-Motor: 533 hp (standard), 665 hp (Performance), Tri-Motor: 850 hp, Quad-Motor: 835 hp (2022 model), 1025 hp (2026 model) |
| Seating capacity | 5 | 7 seats |
| Cargo space (rear seats up/down, cubic feet) | Rear seats up: 28, Rear seats down: 60.8 | Behind 3rd row: 17.6, Behind 2nd row (3rd row down): 46.7, All rear seats down: 104.7, Frunk: 11.1 or 12 |
| All-wheel drive availability | Available | Standard |
| Charging time (240V) | With 11.5 kW charger: Approximately 10 hours, With 19.2 kW charger: Approximately 6 hours | Around 15 hours |
| Infotainment screen size (inches) | 33-inch | 15.6 (some sources say 16) |
| Driver-assistance features (e.g., adaptive cruise control, lane keeping) | Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Blind Zone Steering Assist, HD Surround Vision, Super Cruise | Adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, automated emergency braking, Rivian Autonomy Platform (11 cameras, five radars, and AI prediction technology), Enhanced Highway Assist (hands-free driving on certain highways) |
| Warranty (years/miles) | 4 years/50,000 miles | Comprehensive: 4 years or 50,000 miles (some earlier Quad-Motor configurations had 5 years or 60,000 miles), Battery and Drivetrain: 8 years, 120,000 miles (Standard pack), 150,000 miles (Large/Max packs) (some earlier Quad-Motor configurations had 8 years or 175,000 miles) |
| Towing capacity (lbs) | 3,500 (AWD models) | 7,700 (most configurations), up to 11,000 (some Dual-Motor or Tri-Motor versions with the Max pack) |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Not available |