# Inaugural Electric Car Releases Cadillac Will Launch Its First-Ever EV Which is Titled the Lyriq By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-08-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lyriq References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/cadillac-jumps-into-the-ev-market-with-its-lyriq-crossover-230007304.html) & [cadillac](https://www.cadillac.com/) [Cadillac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyriq) recently announced that it will enter the electric vehicle market, with its new car named ‘The Lyriq.’ Along with revealing the new electric vehicle, the company is furthering its commitment to sustainable transportation by launching an electrically powered [Hummer SUV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sierra-denali) in 2022. The Lyriq will be made available to consumers in 2023 and it will feature an ‘Ultium’ scalable battery, that can produce power ranging from 50KwH to 200 kWh. The 100 KwH pack will provide a range of 300 miles, and it can be recharged using Level 1, Level 2 AC technology, as well as DC Fast Charging. The company released a statement about the vehicle in a press release, “Inside and out, Lyriq is a thoughtful integration of design and technology and is intended to make every drive an occasion.” Image Credit: General Motors ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Vehicle Market Expansion:** Entering the electric vehicle market, Cadillac's release of the Lyriq presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the industry. - **Scalable Battery Technology:** With the 'Ultium' scalable battery, Cadillac's Lyriq showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in battery technology. - **Sustainable Transportation Commitment:** Cadillac's launch of electric vehicles like the Lyriq reflects a growing trend and opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable transportation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Cadillac's foray into electric vehicles and sustainable transportation presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the automotive industry. - **Battery Technology:** The 'Ultium' scalable battery showcased in Cadillac's Lyriq release presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the battery technology industry. - **Electric Vehicle Infrastructure:** Cadillac's electric vehicle releases, along with their compatibility with various charging technologies, highlight disruptive innovation opportunities in the electric vehicle infrastructure industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revamped Sleek Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyriq.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadillac-lyriqv.md) - [Luxury Long-Range Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadillac-escalade-iq.md) - [Luxe Electric Family Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vistiq-suv.md) - [Chinese Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-e5.md) - [Customized Electric SUV Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3x-line.md) - [Electric Off-Road Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-velocity.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buick.md) - [Fully Electric Luxury Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-luxury-vehicles.md)