"If you crave silent, vibration-free rides with seamless power delivery and utmost comfort, battery power leaves internal combustion behind by a margin visible from space. No luxury brand in the U.S. has leaned into that future more aggressively than Cadillac. The pinnacle of the brand's five-EV lineup is the ultra-limited, $300,000-plus Celestiq. Somewhere in the middle lie the $127,000 Escalade IQ and $60,000 Lyriq, Caddy's most popular electric option."
"Starting at $52,395 after destination fees for a rear-wheel-drive trim, the Optiq undercuts the Lyriq by nearly $10,000 and brings serious value to the premium-EV space. It even costs about as much as similarly positioned gas-powered cars such as the Lexus RX, Mercedes-Benz GLC and BMW X3. That sort of price parity is hard to find in the electric market. Of course, Cadillac will happily sell you more expensive versions too."
The 2026 Cadillac Optiq is a compact, affordable luxury electric crossover starting at $52,395 after destination for rear-wheel drive and $55,095 as-tested. It uses an 85-kilowatt-hour battery and offers EPA ranges of 317 miles (RWD) and 303 miles (AWD), with observed efficiency of 3.3 miles per kilowatt-hour. Power outputs are 315 horsepower for RWD and 440 horsepower for AWD, with maximum torque of 332 and 498 lb-ft respectively. Charging supports NACS and CCS with an adapter at up to 150 kW. Cargo capacity is 26 cubic feet, expanding to 57 with rear seats folded. Optional AWD costs about $3,500 and a 519-hp V-Series approaches $70,000, while the Optiq undercuts the Lyriq by nearly $10,000 and competes with similarly priced gas-powered luxury rivals.
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