Cadillac Lyriq vs NIO EL8
How the Cadillac Lyriq and the NIO EL8 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Cadillac Lyriq | NIO EL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 326 mi | 317 mi |
| Usable battery | 94 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 17.9 kWh/100 km | 17.6 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Cadillac Lyriq | NIO EL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 216 mi | 210 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 310 mi | 301 mi |
| Highway | 255 mi | 247 mi |
| City | 352 mi | 342 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- Cadillac Lyriq
- Further in winter
- Cadillac Lyriq
- More efficient
- NIO EL8
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Cadillac Lyriq or the NIO EL8?
- On the EPA rating the Cadillac Lyriq is rated 326 mi and the NIO EL8 317 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 216 mi from the Cadillac Lyriq and 210 mi from the NIO EL8.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.