Cadillac debuted its first EV, the Lyriq, for 2023, and its second model is due to hit the streets for 2025. The Optiq will be here soon, and the automaker recently released pricing for the new model.
Earlier this year, Cadillac promised the Optiq would start at around $54,000, and it came close to hitting that commitment. The base Luxury 1 trim starts at $54,390, while the Sport 1 costs $54,990. The Luxury 2 starts at $56,590 and the top Sport 2 at $57,090.
The SUV comes standard with a 85 kWh battery pack and output of 300 horsepower and 354 pounds of torque. Cadillac claims a range of up to 300 miles, but hasn’t elaborated on charging speeds or range reductions due to larger wheels or other options.
The Optiq will qualify for a $7,500 federal tax credit, as it will be built at a General Motors facility in Mexico. Cadillac will release the more expensive trims first, followed later by the Luxury 1 and Sport 1 variants, so it won’t land in its most affordable form.
Cadillac equips a range of premium features, including a 33-inch interior display with 9k resolution. Google built-in is also standard, bringing Google Assistant, voice commands, Maps, and some Play Store features. Apple CarPlay will not be a part of the package. Super Cruise is also standard, bringing hands-free highway driving.
The new Optiq is expected to go on sale later this year, with production beginning in late fall. More affordable variants will likely become available later in 2025.
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