Cadillac Optiq vs Tesla Model Y
Cadillac Optiq
$54,000
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Cadillac Optiq vs Tesla Model Y. Tesla Model Y offers the strongest value on price. Tesla Model Y leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Tesla Model Y
Best Value
Tesla Model Y
Fuel Economy
Tesla Model Y
Performance
Cadillac Optiq
Tesla Model Y
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Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Cadillac Optiq
$54,000
Rating: 4.6/10
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
Rating: 4.7/10
| Specification |
Cadillac Optiq |
Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cadillac | Tesla |
| Model | Optiq | Model Y |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Ev | Ev |
| Body Style | Crossover | Compact Crossover SUV |
| Current Price | $54,000 | $47,990 – $48,990 |
| MSRP | $54,000 | $48,990 |
| Dealer Price | $52,200 | $47,990 |
| Engine | Dual-Motor Electric AWD | Dual Motor AWD |
| Horsepower | 440 hp (315 hp Single-Motor RWD / 519 hp V-Series) | 384 hp (est.) |
| Torque | 498 lb-ft (332 lb-ft RWD / 650 lb-ft V-Series) | Instant electric torque |
| 0–60 mph | 4.8 sec (0-60 mph AWD / 3.5 sec V-Series) | 4.6 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 125 mph | 135 mph |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Mileage / MPG | 105 MPGe combined (117 City / 93 Hwy) | 117 MPGe combined (EPA est.) |
| Range (EV) | 280 miles EPA (AWD) / up to 300 miles (RWD) | 330 miles EPA (Long Range AWD est.) |
| Emissions | 0 g/mi | 0 g/mi |
| Battery | 85.0 kWh Ultium | Approx. 75 kWh (usable, est.) |
| Charging | 150 kW DC Fast Charging (10-80% in ~30 min) | 250 kW DC peak (Supercharger V3) |
| Expert Rating | 4.6/10 | 4.7/10 |
| Community Reviews | 850 | 2240 |
| Performance Score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Comfort Score | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Safety Score | Cadillac Smart System Suite | 9.1 |
| Fuel Economy Score | 8.8 | 9.5 |
| Technology Score | 9.8 | 9.5 |
| Value Score | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Pros | Best-in-class standard 33-inch curved 9K LED display with native Google built-in; Standard Super Cruise hands-free drive... | Excellent EPA range for the class; Access to Tesla Supercharger network; Quick acceleration and smooth EV driving; Spaci... |
| Cons | No front trunk (frunk) storage area; Max 150 kW DC fast charging speed is slower than 800V competitors; Apple CarPlay an... | Minimalist interior may not suit all buyers; Ride can feel firm on larger wheels; Build quality can vary by production b... |
