2027 Cadillac LYRIQ vs. 2026 Jeep Recon

Discover EVs says the Cadillac Lyriq starts at $61,195, undercutting the Jeep Recon's $66,995 by about $6,000, and in its longest-range configuration covers up to 326 miles, 104 more than the Recon's 222, while the Recon charges faster at a DC fast charger (10-80% in about 28 minutes versus the Lyriq's 40) and offers more cargo capacity at 65.9 cubic feet versus the Lyriq's 60.8. TrueCar confirms the Cadillac LYRIQ's $61,195 MSRP undercuts the Jeep Recon EV's $66,995 by $5,800, a gap that stretches to $7,166 based on real-world average prices, with the LYRIQ going farther on EPA range at 326 miles versus the Recon EV's 222.

Which to choose, and why

$6,000 cheaper, 104 more miles of range for the Lyriq

Discover EVs (opens in a new tab) says the Cadillac Lyriq starts at $61,195, undercutting the Jeep Recon's $66,995 by about $6,000, and in its longest-range configuration covers up to 326 miles, 104 more than the Recon's 222, while the Recon charges faster at a DC fast charger (10-80% in about 28 minutes versus the Lyriq's 40) and offers more cargo capacity at 65.9 cubic feet versus the Lyriq's 60.8.

TrueCar confirms the price and range gap

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) confirms the Cadillac LYRIQ's $61,195 MSRP undercuts the Jeep Recon EV's $66,995 by $5,800, a gap that stretches to $7,166 based on real-world average prices, with the LYRIQ going farther on EPA range at 326 miles versus the Recon EV's 222.

Questions buyers ask

Which has more range, the Cadillac Lyriq or Jeep Recon?

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the Lyriq, at 326 EPA miles versus the Recon EV's 222.

Which charges faster, the Cadillac Lyriq or Jeep Recon?

Discover EVs (opens in a new tab) says the Recon, about 28 minutes versus the Lyriq's 40 at a DC fast charger.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Cadillac LYRIQ: 6 records · Jeep Recon: 1 records.

Decision field	Cadillac LYRIQ	Jeep Recon
Exact EPA records	6	1
Model / option labels	6	1
Drive layouts	All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	Electric motor / not listed	Electric motor / not listed
Transmissions	Automatic (A1)	Automatic (A1)
Fuel types	Electricity	Electricity
EPA classes	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Combined efficiency	80–92 MPG/MPGe	71 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	285–326 miles	222 miles
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$850–950 per year	$1050 per year

Head to head

Cadillac LYRIQ vs. Jeep Recon: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Cadillac LYRIQ	Jeep Recon
Starting price (KBB base)	$61,195	$68,990
Top trim price (KBB base)	$73,795	$68,990
Horsepower	515 hp	650 hp
Torque	450 lb-ft	620 lb-ft
0 to 60 mph	n/a	3.8 sec
Curb weight	5,824 lb	6,112 lb
Length	196.7 in	193.3 in
Wheelbase	121.8 in	112.9 in
Cargo volume	60.8 cu ft	n/a
Towing capacity	3,500 lb	3,000 lb
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Basic warranty	4 years	3 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2027 and 2026 model years); prices are KBB base prices.

The Cadillac LYRIQ starts $7,795 lower: $61,195 against $68,990 before options and fees.
On peak horsepower, the Jeep Recon leads: 650 hp against 515 hp.
On peak torque, the Jeep Recon leads: 620 lb-ft against 450 lb-ft.
The Cadillac LYRIQ is lighter, comparing lightest trims: 5,824 lb against 6,112 lb.
On length, the Cadillac LYRIQ leads: 196.7 in against 193.3 in.
On wheelbase, the Cadillac LYRIQ leads: 121.8 in against 112.9 in.
On maximum towing capacity, the Cadillac LYRIQ leads: 3,500 lb against 3,000 lb.
Both list the same seating capacity: 5 seats.
On basic warranty, the Cadillac LYRIQ leads: 4 years against 3 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Cadillac LYRIQ and the Jeep Recon.

2027 Cadillac LYRIQ

The Cadillac Lyriq is a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by the Cadillac division of General Motors. As Cadillac's first fully electric vehicle, and the first GM production vehicle using the BEV3 platform, the Lyriq introduces a new version of GM's Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system.

Sales: In 2024, the Lyriq became the best-selling luxury midsize electric SUV in the United States.

Source: Cadillac Lyriq (Wikipedia)

Specifications. At debut, the Cadillac Lyriq was offered with a single motor driving the rear wheels, while dual motor all-wheel drive models became available for the 2024 model year. In both configurations, synchronous AC motors with permanent magnets and bar wound stator is used.

Chassis. The Lyriq was the first vehicle built upon GM's third generation BEV platform called BEV3. It is a unibody chassis with a skateboard style powertrain, where the battery is a flat shape that sits underneath the floor of the vehicle. All models have five-link multilink suspension paired with passively frequency sensitive hydraulic dampers on both the front and rear axles.

NHTSA rated the 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 5 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (4 campaigns across the latest model years)

February 2026, Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual. General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette… Consequence: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
July 2025, Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery. General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ vehicles and 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. The bolts attaching the high voltage battery to the interior floor may be missing or loose. Consequence: An improperly secured battery may become damaged in a crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
April 2025, Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. The left or right front stabilizer bar bracket bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can allow the bolts to loosen and separate from the vehicle frame. A detached stabilizer bar… Consequence: Damaged cables or coolant lines can result in a vehicle shutdown, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ, most often about electrical system (5), forward collision avoidance (3), unknown or other (3).

2026 Jeep Recon

The Jeep Recon is a battery electric mid-size SUV that entered the market in early 2026. Presented in a set of images in September 2022 alongside two other Jeep models, it is an off-road-oriented SUV that is heavily inspired by the Wrangler, and will be sold alongside it. A Wrangler variant was previously marketed as the Recon.

Source: Jeep Recon (Wikipedia)

Powertrain. The Recon uses a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive layout producing 650 horsepower and 620 pound-feet of torque. A 100 kWh battery and a rear locking differential comes standard. All trims besides the Moab get a range of 250 miles, the Moab gets a range of 230 miles.

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Efficiency

The 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (86 vs. the 2026 Jeep Recon's 71 MPG/MPGe).