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Optiq 2026

Cadillac Optiq

Trim Luxury Awd
Variant Dual-Motor Ultium
Generation First Generation
Body Style Crossover
Vehicle Type Ev
Model Year 2026
Fuel Electric
Transmission Single-Speed Direct Drive
Drive Type Awd
Engine Dual-Motor Electric AWD
Starting from
$54,000

Dealer: $52,200

Vehicle Overview

Entry-luxury electric crossover featuring a 440-hp dual-motor AWD system, 85 kWh battery, up to 300 miles range, standard 33-inch 9K curved LED display, 19-speaker AKG audio, and Super Cruise hands-free driving.

The Cadillac Optiq serves as Cadillac's entry-level electric crossover, featuring sharp Lyriq-inspired LED lighting animations, an 85 kWh Ultium battery, 33-inch 9K display screen, and segment-best second-row legroom.

Ratings

4.6 Expert Rating
850 Community Reviews
37 Views

Category Scores

Performance 9.0
Comfort 9.2
Safety 9.6
Fuel Economy 8.8
Technology 9.8
Maintenance 8.8
Reliability 8.7
Interior 9.4
Exterior 9.6
Value 9.1

Specifications

Charging & Architecture

Architecture GM Ultium 400V EV Platform
DC Fast Charging Up to 150 kW (adds ~76 miles of range in 10 minutes)
AC Charging 11.5 kW onboard charger (19.2 kW module available)
Plug Type NACS / CCS Combo 1 Adapter supported

Battery & Drivetrain

Battery Capacity 85.0 kWh usable Ultium Lithium-ion
Drive Motors Dual-Motor Performance AWD (Single-Motor RWD available)
Regenerative Braking Regen on Demand paddle & One-Pedal Driving
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles

Dimensions & Utility

Length 189.8 in (4,821 mm)
Width 75.3 in (1,913 mm without mirrors)
Height 64.7 in (1,643 mm)
Wheelbase 116.0 in (2,946 mm)
Cargo Volume 26.0 cu ft behind 2nd row (up to 57.0 cu ft max)
Max Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs

Safety

Safety Suite Cadillac Smart System Suite
NHTSA Rating 5 Stars Overall Safety Rating
Driver Assistance Super Cruise hands-free driving technology (3-year plan standard)

Engine & Performance

EngineDual-Motor Electric AWD
Horsepower440 hp (315 hp Single-Motor RWD / 519 hp V-Series)
Torque498 lb-ft (332 lb-ft RWD / 650 lb-ft V-Series)
Fuel TypeElectric
TransmissionSingle-speed direct drive
Drive TypeAWD
Mileage105 MPGe combined (117 City / 93 Hwy)
Acceleration4.8 sec (0-60 mph AWD / 3.5 sec V-Series)
Top Speed125 mph
Emissions0 g/mi
Battery85.0 kWh Ultium
Charging150 kW DC Fast Charging (10-80% in ~30 min)
Range (EV)280 miles EPA (AWD) / up to 300 miles (RWD)

Fuel Economy

Fuel TypeElectric
Mileage105 MPGe combined (117 City / 93 Hwy)
Emissions0 g/mi
Battery85.0 kWh Ultium
Charging150 kW DC Fast Charging (10-80% in ~30 min)
Range (EV)280 miles EPA (AWD) / up to 300 miles (RWD)

Safety

  • Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance technology
  • Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist & Blind Zone Steering Assist
  • Forward Collision Alert & Front/Rear Pedestrian Braking

Technology

  • 33.0-inch diagonal advanced LED display with 9K resolution
  • Google built-in (Google Maps, Assistant, Play Store)
  • AKG Studio 19-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos
  • 5G Wi-Fi hotspot & wireless phone charging pad

Ownership

  • Inteluxe leatherette seating with 8-way power driver seat & memory settings
  • Fixed panoramic glass roof with power sunshade
  • Heated front seats & heated leatherette steering wheel

Utilize the Regen on Demand paddle behind the left side of the steering wheel to manually apply regenerative braking when coming to smooth stops.

Expert Review

By FindEdition Auto Team

4.6 / 10 expert score

Overview

The Cadillac Optiq serves as Cadillac's entry-level electric crossover, featuring sharp Lyriq-inspired LED lighting animations, an 85 kWh Ultium battery, 33-inch 9K display screen, and segment-best second-row legroom.

Driving Experience

Delivers prompt 440-hp dual-motor acceleration and smooth, quiet cruising, supported by Super Cruise hands-free driving technology and customizable one-pedal driving modes.

Charging & Range

The 85 kWh battery pack yields an EPA-estimated range up to 300 miles in RWD (280 miles in AWD) and supports 150 kW DC fast charging for adding 76 miles in 10 minutes.

Pros

  • Best-in-class standard 33-inch curved 9K LED display with native Google built-in
  • Standard Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance technology with 3-year plan
  • Standard 19-speaker AKG Studio sound system with Dolby Atmos
  • Strong 440 hp dual-motor AWD performance with up to 300 miles driving range
  • Segment-leading 37.8-inch rear seat legroom and spacious interior proportions

Cons

  • No front trunk (frunk) storage area
  • Max 150 kW DC fast charging speed is slower than 800V competitors
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are replaced by native Google built-in ecosystem

Verdict

A stunning entry-luxury electric crossover that sets new class standards with a massive 33-inch 9K curved display, 19-speaker AKG audio, standard Super Cruise hands-free driving, and punchy 440-hp AWD performance.

Pricing Intelligence

MSRP $54,000
Current $54,000
Dealer $52,200
Invoice $50,500
Offer $53,500
Discount500
Finance3.99% APR for 60 months (qualified buyers)
Lease$489/mo for 36 months, $4,499 due at signing
TaxesVaries by state and locality

Product Intelligence

Buying Recommendation

The Luxury or Sport trims offer the ultimate value under $55k with standard Super Cruise, 33-inch display, AKG audio, and fixed glass roof.

Ownership Cost

Utilize the Regen on Demand paddle behind the left side of the steering wheel to manually apply regenerative braking when coming to smooth stops.

Charging

150 kW DC Fast Charging (10-80% in ~30 min)

Alternatives

The Luxury or Sport trims offer the ultimate value under $55k with standard Super Cruise, 33-inch display, AKG audio, and fixed glass roof.

  • vs Genesis GV60 GV60 offers faster 800V fast charging; Optiq offers a vastly larger 33-inch 9K screen display, longer rear legroom, and standard Super Cruise.
  • vs Audi Q4 e tron: Q4 e-tron offers traditional German styling; Optiq delivers substantially more standard horsepower (440 hp
  • vs 335 hp) and higher audio speaker count.

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For higher ratings in the Cadillac lineup, consider the Cadillac Escalade (4.9/10). A more affordable option is the Honda Accord.

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