EV Showdown: Cadillac Lyriq vs. Tesla with Ed Sullivan – HGG641

Ed Sullivan joins me this week to talk about his move from Tesla to the Cadillac Lyriq. A long-time Tesla owner, Ed shares what prompted the switch, including service challenges and what ultimately drew him to the Lyriq’s luxury and tech. We also cover the other EVs he considered—like the Rivian, Lucid Air, and BMW iX, and how the EV market is shifting as more players enter the space. Thanks for listening!



















Jim Collison and Ed Sullivan discuss Ed’s transition from a Tesla Model 3 to a Cadillac Lyriq. Ed cites high maintenance costs and long service waits as reasons for the switch. He details the Lyriq’s features, including a 33-inch LED screen, 315-mile range, and a 17-speaker AKG audio system. Ed appreciates the Lyriq’s luxury, comfort, and unique styling but misses Tesla’s software and features like phone-as-a-key and automatic turn signal off. He also notes the Lyriq’s superior fit and finish and quieter interior. Jim and Ed discuss the pros and cons of both vehicles, emphasizing personal preferences and the evolving landscape of EV technology. Jim Collison and Speaker 2 discuss their experiences with different cars, highlighting the thrill of fast acceleration and the convenience of modern features like key fobs and start-stop buttons. Jim recalls the transition from a Honda Civic Hybrid to a more powerful car, noting the improved driving experience. They also touch on the non-political nature of technology. Jim promotes his show, mentioning upcoming guests and the availability of the averageguy.tv/discord group for updates. He also promotes Maple Grove Partners for hosting services and looks forward to future shows, including a barbecue and grill show in mid-May.Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg641



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Cars under consideration:



Rivain R1T – $80,000



https://www.caranddriver.com/photos/g63841863/2025-rivian-r1t-california-dune-gallery



Lucid Air Touring – $80,000



https://www.caranddriver.com/photos/g46175948/2024-lucid-air-pure-rwd-test-gallery



Genesis GV70 – $70,000



https://www.caranddriver.com/photos/g43364282/2023-genesis-electrified-gv70-drive-gallery