What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq?
| Trim | Accepts | Charger | Breaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| with the 19.2 kW charger option | 19.2 kW / 80 A | 80 A | 100 A |
| with the standard 11.5 kW charger | 11.5 kW / 48 A | 48 A | 60 A |
Your wall can push plenty of power, but the car dictates what goes into the battery. This Cadillac has two different onboard options. Trims with the standard 11.5 kW charger max out at 48 amps. Variants built with the 19.2 kW charger option accept up to 80 amps of Level 2 current.
The numbers
| Maximum AC charging rate | 19.2 kW (80 A) on the fastest trim. See the table above for yours |
|---|---|
| Charge port | J1772 |
| Full charge on Level 2 (fastest trim) | about 6.2 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) (fastest trim) | about 50 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 83 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 3.8 miles |
| EPA rated range | 314 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 119.6 kWh at the wall |
Why 80 amps and not more
Matching your specific trim matters because plugging a smaller vehicle into a massive supply yields zero speed gains. The car regulates the intake. Buy the equipment your onboard charger asks for. Going higher wastes money on hardware the vehicle cannot use. Stick to 48 amps for the standard build or 80 amps if you have the larger onboard module.
What the install involves
Wiring for this capacity requires serious infrastructure. A professional must pull heavy gauge wire and land it on a dedicated breaker. The standard 11.5 kW setup needs a 60 amp breaker. The 19.2 kW variant demands a 100 amp breaker and hardwiring only. Outlets fail under continuous heavy loads at this scale. Have an electrician check your panel capacity before buying parts.
Chargers that match this car
The first unit matches your car's full 80 A. The others are slightly slower but cost less.
These suit the with the 19.2 kW charger option trim at 80 A. If you have the with the standard 11.5 kW charger, a 48 A unit is all you need.
One of the few home units that can feed an 80 A car. Needs a 100 A circuit.
Adjustable from 16 A to 50 A in the app, which helps if your panel is tight.
Energy monitoring built in. Hardwire it for the full 48 A.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- How long does a full charge take?
- At maximum Level 2 speed, a full charge takes 6.2 hours. The EPA test runs slightly slower at 6.5 hours due to testing protocols.
- Can I use a standard wall outlet?
- Level 1 charging from a standard household plug takes 83 hours for a full tank. That method only adds 3.8 miles of range per hour.
- What connector does the car use?
- Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses the J1772 connector for AC Level 2 charging. You plug straight in without a special dock.
- What about public Tesla chargers?
- An adapter lets your J1772 car use Tesla Destination Chargers and Wall Connectors. Make sure the adapter handles your amperage rating.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq (covering 2 EPA trim listings). Electrical requirements follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a circuit at 125% of a continuous load. Always have a licensed electrician verify your panel.