Cadillac Optiq

The Cadillac Optiq is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV marketed under the Cadillac brand of General Motors and manufactured in China by SAIC-GM, a joint venture between General Motors and SAIC Motor. It has been marketed in China since late 2023, in North America since early 2025 and in Europe starting late 2025.[4][5]

Overview

The Cadillac Optiq went on sale during the second half of 2023 in China.[6] The North American Optiq was revealed on May 29, 2024 in Paris, and it will also be sold in the European market.

In China, it is available in three trims: two with front-wheel drive and a 68.4kWh battery pack that have an output of 150. kW and 180. kW respectively,[4] and an all-wheel drive option with 211 kW and a larger 79.7kWh battery.[7] The car is intended to be a lower priced entry-level EV for the brand.[8]

In North America, the only powertrain option is an Ultium 85.0kWh (usable capacity) NMC battery consisting of 10 modules using a 400V electrical architecture. Total power output is 300. hp and 354 lbft of torque from a dual motor all-wheel drive system consisting of a permanent magnet synchronous AC motor driving the front wheels and an induction motor driving the rear. Range estimates on the EPA test cycle is 302 mi.

The battery can charge at a maximum of 150kW on a DC fast charger, which allows it to charge a claimed 79 mi in 10 minutes. It also has a standard 11.5kW onboard AC charger, with an optional 19.2kW unit available. It is equipped with a CCS Type 1 charging port that is compatible with North American Tesla Supercharger charging stations with a NACS adapter.

The Optiq has a curb weight of 2355 kg and is rated to tow up to 1500 lb. In the US, the Optiq will come with 20-inch wheels and optional 21-inch wheels will be available.

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