2025 Cadillac Optiq: Pricing, Specs Overview

The 2025 Cadillac Optiq will launch in late 2024 as a smaller and extra reasonably priced sibling of the Cadillac Lyriq. Cadillac says the Optiq would be the new entry level for the following technology of luxurious EV consumers.

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Pricing

Cadillac estimates that the Optiq will begin at $54,000. For reference, the Cadillac Lyriq begins at $58,590 together with its vacation spot cost. Full pricing will probably be introduced nearer to the launch.

The mannequin will probably be accessible in 4 trims—Luxurious 1, Luxurious 2, Sport 1 and Sport 2. Cadillac says the Optiq will probably be eligible for the complete $7,500 federal tax credit score, similar to the Lyriq. Meaning the efficient price ought to be round $46,500.

* Pricing begins at an estimated $54,000, together with vacation spot prices; $7,500 eligibility is predicted

Battery and Vary

The Cadillac Optiq relies on Normal Motors’s Ultium platform, though its battery pack is smaller than the Lyriq’s.

Cadillac revealed that the battery consists of 10 lithium-ion battery modules for a complete usable battery capability of 85 kilowatt-hours. That is a 17-kWh distinction in comparison with the Cadillac Lyriq (102 kWh of web capability, utilizing 12 battery modules), and the identical measurement because the pack within the all-wheel-drive Blazer EV. 

As a result of the Cadillac Optiq is smaller than the Cadillac Lyriq, its vary ought to be comparable. The producer expects about 300 miles of vary for fashions with 20-inch wheels, though there aren’t any EPA estimates but. All Optiqs come customary with all-wheel drive. For reference, the Lyriq AWD has an EPA vary of 307 miles (314 miles for the RWD model).

* Cadillac-estimated 300 miles of vary; usable battery capability

There will probably be optionally available 21-inch wheels (275/40R21 all-season tires) accessible for Sport 2 and Luxurious 2 trims, and we assume that they may lower the vary a bit.

Powertrain

The Cadillac Optiq is supplied with a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain as customary. The entrance unit is a everlasting magnet motor, whereas the rear axle has an induction motor.

The system’s peak energy output is 300 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque, which ought to make the Optiq loads fast. The bigger Lyriq will get 340 hp in RWD kind and 500 horses in AWD guise.

Charging

The Cadillac Optiq can DC quick cost at speeds of as much as 150 kilowatts and replenish 79 miles of vary in about 10 minutes, in line with the producer.

The automobile has a normal 11.5-kW onboard AC charger, which might add as much as 33 miles of vary per hour. Consumers who need sooner AC charging can choice a 19.2-kW charger, which might enhance the speed to 55 miles per hour.

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Storage, towing and dimensions

The Cadillac Optiq has a 6-inch shorter wheelbase in comparison with the Cadillac Lyriq, however the producer guarantees segment-best in cargo capability and second-row house. The turning radius will probably be 37 ft (11.25 m) with 20-inch tires. The automobile weights 5,192 lbs and might tow as much as 1,500 lbs.

Exterior Dimensions:

• Wheelbase (in. / mm): 116 / 2954
• Total Size (in. / mm): 190 / 4820
• Total Width with Mirrors (in. / mm): 84 / 2126
• Total Peak (in. / mm): 65 / 1644

Inside Dimensions:

• Headroom(in / mm):
  Entrance: 39.6 / 1006
  Second Row: 38.7 / 984
• Legroom (in. / mm):
  Entrance: 41.6 /1058
  Second Row: 37.8 / 961
• Shoulder Room (in. / mm):
  Entrance: 57 / 1421
  Second Row: 56 / 1421
• Hip Room (in. / mm):
  Entrance: 55 / 1397
  Second Row: 51 / 1286

 Weights & Capacities:

• Base Curb Weight (Min) (lb. / kg): 5,192 /2,355
• Passenger Quantity (cu. ft. / L):
  Entrance: 54 / 1538
  Second row: 47 / 1336
• Cargo Quantity (cu. ft. / L) ^:
  Second row up: 26 / 744
  Second row down: 57 / 1603
• Trailering capability 1500 lbs / 680 kg