Cost to Charge a Cadillac Lyriq in Illinois

$23.86 for a full charge at 19.89¢/kWh — $7.32 per 100 miles, about $878 a year.

Charging details

Illinois residential average, EIA June 2026

Charge from / to 0% → 100%
Comparison assumptions

Cadillac Lyriq in Illinois

$23.86 for a full charge
Per 100 miles
$7.32
Per mile
$0.07
Per year
$878
vs petrol / yr
$756
  • Electricity per year
  • Petrol per year

The full picture

Charging cost breakdown for a Cadillac Lyriq
Item Energy Cost
This charge 120.0 kWh $23.86
Full charge (0–100%) 120.0 kWh $23.86
Per 100 miles 36.8 kWh $7.32
Per year (12,000 mi) 4416.0 kWh $878
Same year on petrol (30 mpg) $1,634
Difference $756

What charging actually costs here

Filling a Cadillac Lyriq from empty in Illinois costs $23.86. The car draws 120.0 kWh from the wall for a full 326-mile charge, and Illinois residential electricity averages 19.89¢ per kWh. That works out at $7.32 per 100 miles, or $0.07 a mile.

Against a petrol car doing 30 mpg at $4.09 a gallon, electricity here is 1.9× cheaper per mile: $7.32 versus $13.62 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is $756 saved.

Similar EVs in Illinois

Charging cost of comparable EVs in Illinois
Vehicle Per 100 mi Full charge Per year
Volvo EX90 36.8 kWh $20.20 $878
Genesis Electrified GV70 37.3 kWh $18.55 $890
Jeep Wagoneer S 36.2 kWh $21.17 $864
Ford Mustang Mach-E 37.4 kWh $20.83 $893
Polestar 3 37.5 kWh $23.27 $895
Mercedes-Benz EQE 36 kWh $22.05 $859

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a Cadillac Lyriq in states with similar electricity prices
State ¢/kWh Full charge Per year
Ohio 19.19 $23.02 $847
Delaware 19.29 $23.14 $852
Wisconsin 19.56 $23.47 $864
Pennsylvania 21.73 $26.07 $960
Maryland 21.84 $26.20 $964
Michigan 22.99 $27.58 $1,015

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a Cadillac Lyriq in Illinois?
$23.86 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 120.0 kWh at the wall and Illinois residential electricity averages 19.89¢ per kWh.
How much does a Cadillac Lyriq cost per mile in Illinois?
About $0.07 a mile, or $7.32 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $878 of electricity.
Is charging a Cadillac Lyriq cheaper than petrol in Illinois?
Yes — 1.9 times cheaper per mile. Electricity costs $7.32 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car at $4.09 a gallon, a saving of about $756 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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