| Specification | Cadillac Optiq | Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Optiq | Escalade |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Ev | — |
| Body Style | Crossover | SUV |
| Specification | Cadillac Optiq | Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $54,000 | $123,295 |
| MSRP | $54,000 | $123,295 |
| Dealer Price | $52,200 | $121,000 |
| Specification | Cadillac Optiq | Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Dual-Motor Electric AWD | 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT |
| Horsepower | 440 hp (315 hp Single-Motor RWD / 519 hp V-Series) | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 498 lb-ft (332 lb-ft RWD / 650 lb-ft V-Series) | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 4.8 sec (0-60 mph AWD / 3.5 sec V-Series) | 5.9 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 125 mph | 118 mph |
| Specification | Cadillac Optiq | Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Electric | Premium Unleaded Gasoline |
| Mileage / MPG | 105 MPGe combined (117 City / 93 Hwy) | 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy) |
| Range (EV) | 280 miles EPA (AWD) / up to 300 miles (RWD) | N/A |
| Emissions | 0 g/mi | Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30) |
| Battery | 85.0 kWh Ultium | 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery |
| Charging | 150 kW DC Fast Charging (10-80% in ~30 min) | N/A |
| Specification | Cadillac Optiq | Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 4.6/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Community Reviews | 850 | 1520 |
| Performance Score | 9.0 | 9.3 |
| Comfort Score | 9.2 | 9.9 |
| Safety Score | Cadillac Smart System Suite | Top Safety Pick+ |
| Fuel Economy Score | 8.8 | 7.0 |
| Technology Score | 9.8 | 9.9 |
| Value Score | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Specification | Cadillac Optiq | Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Pros | Best-in-class standard 33-inch curved 9K LED display with native Google built-in; Standard Super Cruise hands-free drive... | Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride... |
| Cons | No front trunk (frunk) storage area; Max 150 kW DC fast charging speed is slower than 800V competitors; Apple CarPlay an... | 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req... |