The 2027 Cadillac Lyriq debuts major changes to its onboard charging system, with the crossover now set to use the new North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging port. The new NACS port will replace the CCS1 connector used before the 2027 model year, and will follow General Motors’ broader EV charging strategy for the transition from CCS to NACS. For readers who may not be aware, NACS is a charging standard that Tesla developed and is quickly becoming the dominant charging interface across North America.
This update puts the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq in line with some of NACS’ other original GM electric vehicles, marking significant infrastructure and usability changes for customers. General Motors has rolled out NACS elsewhere in its electric portfolio, with the Cadillac Optiq becoming the first GM EV to feature NACS as standard. Other models that have (or will) adopt NACS include the new 2027 Chevy Bolt, 2027 Cadillac Vistiq, and 2027 Chevy Blazer EV.
By adopting NACS, these vehicles gain access to a broader public charging network, including compatibility with Tesla’s extensive Supercharger infrastructure. Despite the switch, GM will continue to support CCS-based charging via adapters, ensuring that 2027 Cadillac Lyriq owners can still use existing home chargers and CCS Level 2 public stations. GM already offers a range of charging accessories, including a NACS-to-CCS adapter.
NACS (foreground) versus CCS (background) cost types.
As GM Authority previously discussed, production of the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq is scheduled to begin on July 13th2026, while the dealer order bank will open the week of May 14thth2026. Meanwhile, the 2026 model year Lyriq will finish production on June 26th2026, with final orders coming the week of May 7thth. As with all forward-looking production plans, these dates are tentative and subject to change in the future.
Production of the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq will resume at GM’s Spring Hill plant in Tennessee. This all-electric crossover uses the GM BEV3 platform.
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