Cadillac LYRIQ vs Citroën C5 Aircross Electric

Side-by-Side Specs

Charging Speed

The Cadillac LYRIQ has the higher published DC charging figure at 200 kW, which is roughly 25% higher than the Citroën C5 Aircross Electric at 160 kW. In practice, that figure only tells part of the story. The charging curve, battery temperature, and state of charge all affect how quickly your car actually charges.

For the published fast-charge window, the Citroën C5 Aircross Electric is listed at about 27 minutes, which is 3 minutes quicker than the Cadillac LYRIQ at 30 minutes. On a road trip, that difference adds up over multiple stops.

Range and Efficiency

The Cadillac LYRIQ has a WLTP rated range of approximately 530 km, which is roughly 90 km more than the Citroën C5 Aircross Electric at approximately 440 km. WLTP is a standardized lab test. Expect your actual range to be lower, varying with speed, weather, terrain, and driving style.

Efficiency matters more than battery size for daily driving costs. The Citroën C5 Aircross Electric consumes 197 Wh/km, compared to 222 Wh/km for the Cadillac LYRIQ. That means the Citroën C5 Aircross Electric uses less energy per kilometer, which translates to lower charging costs and fewer charging stops on longer drives.

A more efficient car does not always mean more range. Battery size plays a role too. The Cadillac LYRIQ has approximately 102 kWh of useable battery , while the Citroën C5 Aircross Electric has approximately 74 kWh.

Which One Should You Choose?

The Cadillac LYRIQ has the higher published DC figure at up to 200 kW, but the Citroën C5 Aircross Electric has the shorter published charge time at approximately 27 minutes versus approximately 30 minutes. On road trips, published stop time matters more than the headline kW number alone.

For AC charging (home wallboxes, workplace chargers, and public street chargers), the Cadillac LYRIQ supports up to 11.5 kW, compared to up to 11 kW for the Citroën C5 Aircross Electric. In Europe, many public chargers are 22 kW AC, so this difference can matter at those locations if the higher AC figure is fitted on the car you buy.

If you mostly charge at home or at work and care more about daily driving costs, the Citroën C5 Aircross Electric is the more efficient choice at 197 Wh/km. Lower consumption means lower electricity bills over time.

For maximum range between charges, the Cadillac LYRIQ has a WLTP rated range of approximately 530 km, which is roughly 90 km more. Both are capable EVs. The best choice depends on how you charge and how far you drive.