Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor vs Cadillac LYRIQ RWD Comparison in Canada 2026
Compare price, range, battery, motor and full specifications side by side.
| Spec | Polestar 3 | Cadillac LYRIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | C$96,000 | C$64,998 |
| Range (Claimed) | 462 km | 502 km |
| Battery Capacity | 111 kWh | 102 kWh |
| Motor Power | 272 kW | 255 kW |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 210 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0s (0-100 km/h)s | 6.2s (0-100 km/h)s |
| Fast Charging | N/A | 28 min (10-80%) |
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Polestar 3 vs Cadillac LYRIQ: Verdict
The Cadillac LYRIQ is the more affordable choice at C$64,998, undercutting the other by about C$31,002. The Cadillac LYRIQ travels further on a charge, with a claimed 502 km versus 462 km — roughly 40 km more. The Polestar 3 carries the larger battery at 111 kWh against 102 kWh.
Choose the Polestar 3 if you want a larger 111 kWh battery; pick the Cadillac LYRIQ if a lower purchase price (C$64,998) matters more to you.
Polestar 3 vs Cadillac LYRIQ
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Spec Score(16 specs)
6
16 specs
Polestar 3
Best
3
16 specs
Cadillac LYRIQ
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Overview
Price
↓ lower
C$96,000
C$64,998
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric
Range
↑ higher
462 km
502 km
Battery
↑ higher
111 kWh
102 kWh
Motor Power
↑ higher
272 kW
255 kW
0-100 km/h
↓ lower
5.0s (0-100 km/h)s
6.2s (0-100 km/h)s
Battery / Fuel
Battery Capacity
↑ higher
111 kWh
102 kWh
Range (Claimed)
↑ higher
462 km
502 km
Range Standard
EPA
EPA
Fast Charging
N/A
28 min (10-80%)
Normal Charging
N/A
10 hrs (240V)
Performance
Motor Power
↑ higher
272 kW
255 kW
Top Speed
↑ higher
180 km/h
210 km/h
Acceleration
↓ lower
5.0s (0-100 km/h)s
6.2s (0-100 km/h)s
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Dimensions
Length
4900 mm
N/A
Width
1968 mm
N/A
Height
1614 mm
N/A
Wheelbase
↑ higher
2985 mm
N/A
Features
Polestar 3
- All-Wheel Drive
- Ultra-Fast Charging (200+ kW)
- Regenerative Braking
- + 4 more
Cadillac LYRIQ
- Fast Charging (150+ kW)
- Regenerative Braking
- Drive Modes
- + 3 more
Spec Score(11 comparable specs)
3
of 11 wins
Polestar 3
Best Overall
2
of 11 wins
Cadillac LYRIQ
Comparing:
Polestar 3 (Long Range Dual Motor) vs Cadillac LYRIQ (RWD)
| Spec name |  Electric Polestar 3Long Range Dual Motor C$96,000 2025EMI → |  Electric Cadillac LYRIQRWD C$64,998 2026EMI → | |
|---|---|---|---|
💰Price & Value3 specs | |||
Price ↓ lowerTotal cost before taxes and subsidies | C$96,000 | C$64,998 | |
Est. EMI ↓ lowerEst. monthly EMI, 40% down, 10% p.a., 5-year loan | C$1,521/mo | C$1,030/mo | |
Fuel Type Electric, Gas, Diesel or Hybrid | Electric | Electric | |
⚡Performance7 specs | |||
Motor Power ↑ higherMaximum power output of the electric motor | 272 kW Best | 255 kW | |
Battery Capacity ↑ higherTotal energy storage capacity of the battery pack | 111 kWh Best | 102 kWh | |
Engine Torque Peak torque (Nm @ rpm) | 490 Nm | 440 Nm | |
Top Speed ↑ higherMaximum speed under ideal conditions | 180 km/h | 210 km/h Best | |
Acceleration ↓ lower0–100 km/h time | 5.0s (0-100 km/h)s Best | 6.2s (0-100 km/h)s | |
🔋Range & Efficiency7 specs | |||
Range (Claimed) ↑ higherMax range per charge as claimed by manufacturer | 462 km | 502 km Best | |
Standard Range testing standard (WLTP, NEDC, etc.) | EPA | EPA | |
Fast Charging 20–80% charge time using DC fast charger | N/A | 28 min (10-80%) | |
Normal Charging Full charge time using standard AC charger | N/A | 10 hrs (240V) | |
📏Dimensions5 specs | |||
Length Vehicle length in millimeters | 4900 mm | N/A | |
Width Vehicle width in millimeters | 1968 mm | N/A | |
Height Vehicle height in millimeters | 1614 mm | N/A | |
Wheelbase ↑ higherDistance between front and rear axle centers | 2985 mm | N/A | |
✨Features2 specs | |||
Key Features Comparison
- All-Wheel Drive
- Ultra-Fast Charging (200+ kW)
- Regenerative Braking
- Drive Modes
- Rear Camera
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- Fast Charging (150+ kW)
- Regenerative Braking
- Drive Modes
- Rear Camera
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto