Cadillac LYRIQ vs XPeng X9

The Cadillac LYRIQ starts from $90,000 before on-road costs, while the XPeng X9 opens at $89,900. That makes the XPeng X9 the more affordable entry point by $100.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $99,000 and $98,890 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Cadillac LYRIQ features a 33-inch touchscreen paired with a 33-inch digital dash, while the XPeng X9 gets a 15-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Cadillac LYRIQ stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, heated front seats, ventilated seats, AKG audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the XPeng X9. The XPeng X9 counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Cadillac LYRIQ gets leather upholstery while the XPeng X9 offers synthetic leather.

The Cadillac LYRIQ uses a Electric producing 388kW and 610Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.6 seconds.

The XPeng X9 responds with a Electric making 235kW and 450Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Cadillac LYRIQ has the clear power advantage at 388kW vs 235kW. In the real-world sprint, the Cadillac LYRIQ is 3.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 102kWh (Cadillac LYRIQ) vs 94.8kWh (XPeng X9), giving WLTP ranges of 530km and 615km. DC fast charging peaks at 190kW (Cadillac LYRIQ) vs 215kW (XPeng X9).

The Cadillac LYRIQ measures 5,005mm long on a 3,094mm wheelbase, 288mm shorter than the XPeng X9 at 5,293mm (3,160mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the XPeng X9 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the Cadillac LYRIQ and 721L in the XPeng X9, giving the XPeng X9 a 221L advantage. The XPeng X9 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Cadillac LYRIQ leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000km (Cadillac LYRIQ) vs 7 years (XPeng X9). The XPeng X9 has longer coverage.