Cost to Charge a Cadillac Lyriq in North Carolina

$17.68 for a full charge at 14.74¢/kWh — $5.42 per 100 miles, about $651 a year.

Charging details

North Carolina residential average, EIA June 2026

Charge from / to 0% → 100%
Comparison assumptions

Cadillac Lyriq in North Carolina

$17.68 for a full charge
Per 100 miles
$5.42
Per mile
$0.05
Per year
$651
vs petrol / yr
$983
  • Electricity per year
  • Petrol per year

The full picture

Charging cost breakdown for a Cadillac Lyriq
Item Energy Cost
This charge 120.0 kWh $17.68
Full charge (0–100%) 120.0 kWh $17.68
Per 100 miles 36.8 kWh $5.42
Per year (12,000 mi) 4416.0 kWh $651
Same year on petrol (30 mpg) $1,634
Difference $983

What charging actually costs here

Filling a Cadillac Lyriq from empty in North Carolina costs $17.68. The car draws 120.0 kWh from the wall for a full 326-mile charge, and North Carolina residential electricity averages 14.74¢ per kWh. That works out at $5.42 per 100 miles, or $0.05 a mile.

North Carolina is cheaper than average: 14.74¢ against a national mean of 19.42¢, which ranks it 11 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 2.5× cheaper per mile: $5.42 versus $13.62 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is $983 saved.

Similar EVs in North Carolina

Charging cost of comparable EVs in North Carolina
Vehicle Per 100 mi Full charge Per year
Volvo EX90 36.8 kWh $14.97 $651
Genesis Electrified GV70 37.3 kWh $13.75 $660
Jeep Wagoneer S 36.2 kWh $15.69 $640
Ford Mustang Mach-E 37.4 kWh $15.44 $662
Polestar 3 37.5 kWh $17.25 $663
Mercedes-Benz EQE 36 kWh $16.34 $637

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a Cadillac Lyriq in states with similar electricity prices
State ¢/kWh Full charge Per year
Kentucky 14.26 $17.11 $630
Oklahoma 14.33 $17.19 $633
Idaho 14.37 $17.24 $635
Mississippi 14.88 $17.85 $657
Washington 14.91 $17.89 $658
New Mexico 15.06 $18.07 $665

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a Cadillac Lyriq in North Carolina?
$17.68 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 120.0 kWh at the wall and North Carolina residential electricity averages 14.74¢ per kWh.
How much does a Cadillac Lyriq cost per mile in North Carolina?
About $0.05 a mile, or $5.42 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $651 of electricity.
Is charging a Cadillac Lyriq cheaper than petrol in North Carolina?
Yes — 2.5 times cheaper per mile. Electricity costs $5.42 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car at $4.09 a gallon, a saving of about $983 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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