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 subsequent technology of luxurious EV patrons.

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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 total $7,500 federal tax credit score, identical to the Lyriq. Meaning the efficient price needs to be round $46,500.

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

Battery and Vary

The Cadillac Optiq is predicated on Common 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 internet 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 needs 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 normal 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 elective 21-inch wheels (275/40R21 all-season tires) accessible for Sport 2 and Luxurious 2 trims, and we assume that they may reduce the vary a bit.

Powertrain

The Cadillac Optiq is provided with a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain as normal. 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 type 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 response to the producer.

The automotive has a regular 11.5-kW onboard AC charger, which might add as much as 33 miles of vary per hour. Patrons who need quicker 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 area. The turning radius will probably be 37 ft (11.25 m) with 20-inch tires. The automotive weights 5,192 lbs and might tow as much as 1,500 lbs.

Exterior Dimensions:

• Wheelbase (in. / mm): 116 / 2954
• General Size (in. / mm): 190 / 4820
• General Width with Mirrors (in. / mm): 84 / 2126
• General 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