Cost to Charge a Cadillac Lyriq in Colorado

$20.55 for a full charge at 17.13¢/kWh — $6.30 per 100 miles, about $756 a year.

Charging details

Colorado residential average, EIA June 2026

Charge from / to 0% → 100%
Comparison assumptions

Cadillac Lyriq in Colorado

$20.55 for a full charge
Per 100 miles
$6.30
Per mile
$0.06
Per year
$756
vs petrol / yr
$878
  • Electricity per year
  • Petrol per year

The full picture

Charging cost breakdown for a Cadillac Lyriq
Item Energy Cost
This charge 120.0 kWh $20.55
Full charge (0–100%) 120.0 kWh $20.55
Per 100 miles 36.8 kWh $6.30
Per year (12,000 mi) 4416.0 kWh $756
Same year on petrol (30 mpg) $1,634
Difference $878

What charging actually costs here

Filling a Cadillac Lyriq from empty in Colorado costs $20.55. The car draws 120.0 kWh from the wall for a full 326-mile charge, and Colorado residential electricity averages 17.13¢ per kWh. That works out at $6.30 per 100 miles, or $0.06 a mile.

Colorado is cheaper than average: 17.13¢ against a national mean of 19.42¢, which ranks it 29 of 51 for electricity price. The same car costs $15.73 to fill in Nevada and $63.25 in Hawaii — a 4.0× spread across the country for identical driving.

Against a petrol car doing 30 mpg at $4.09 a gallon, electricity here is 2.2× cheaper per mile: $6.30 versus $13.62 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is $878 saved.

Similar EVs in Colorado

Charging cost of comparable EVs in Colorado
Vehicle Per 100 mi Full charge Per year
Volvo EX90 36.8 kWh $17.40 $756
Genesis Electrified GV70 37.3 kWh $15.97 $767
Jeep Wagoneer S 36.2 kWh $18.23 $744
Ford Mustang Mach-E 37.4 kWh $17.94 $769
Polestar 3 37.5 kWh $20.04 $771
Mercedes-Benz EQE 36 kWh $18.99 $740

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a Cadillac Lyriq in states with similar electricity prices
State ¢/kWh Full charge Per year
Oregon 16.32 $19.58 $721
Georgia 16.36 $19.63 $722
Alabama 16.40 $19.67 $724
Virginia 17.22 $20.66 $760
Indiana 17.51 $21.01 $773
Minnesota 17.52 $21.02 $774

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a Cadillac Lyriq in Colorado?
$20.55 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 120.0 kWh at the wall and Colorado residential electricity averages 17.13¢ per kWh.
How much does a Cadillac Lyriq cost per mile in Colorado?
About $0.06 a mile, or $6.30 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $756 of electricity.
Is charging a Cadillac Lyriq cheaper than petrol in Colorado?
Yes — 2.2 times cheaper per mile. Electricity costs $6.30 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car at $4.09 a gallon, a saving of about $878 a year.
How long does a full charge last?
The EPA rates the Cadillac Lyriq at 326 miles combined. Cold weather, motorway speeds and a loaded car all reduce that; the EPA number is a standardised test, not a guarantee.
Does this include charging losses?
Yes. The EPA's 36.8 kWh/100 mi figure is measured at the wall socket, so the energy lost in the charger and cabling is already in the number. No extra efficiency factor is applied.

Vehicle data: EPA fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025-2027. Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, residential, June 2026. Petrol: EIA weekly retail gasoline price, 24 August 2026.

Estimates for informational purposes only. Real charging cost depends on your tariff, time of use, charger efficiency, temperature, driving style and state of charge. EPA figures are a standardised test result, not a promise about your car.

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