Cadillac Optiq and Optiq-V: price, range, horsepower and Optiq vs Lyriq

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The 2027 Cadillac Optiq is Cadillac's entry-level electric SUV, listed from $49,995 on cadillac.com. RWD models make 315 hp and have an EPA-estimated 317 miles of range; AWD makes 440 hp and gets 303 miles. The 519-hp Optiq-V starts at $67,500 and is rated 278 miles.

Type
Two-row compact electric luxury SUV
Price (MSRP)
$49,995–$67,500 (2027 MY) · Cadillac.com 'From' MSRP. Lowest = Luxury; highest = Optiq-V. Non-V trims run to $53,700 (Premium Sport). GM News quotes the 2026 Optiq Luxury RWD at $51,790 including destination. Cadillac.com does not say on these pages whether destination is included; GM News's destination-inclusive 2026 EV prices run $1,795–$2,895 above the matching cadillac.com figures, so treat these as before destination.[1][2][3]
Powertrains
Optiq RWD, Optiq AWD, Optiq-V · 315–519 hp
Towing
up to 1,500 lb (Cadillac estimate for 2027 Optiq RWD and AWD.)[4]
Current generation
Optiq-V, 2026–present

2027 Cadillac Optiq price and trims

Cadillac's entry EV launched for 2025 as an AWD-only model with an 85 kWh battery and a Cadillac-estimated 300 hp. For 2026 a 315-hp single-motor RWD (EPA 317 miles) became standard, AWD (EPA 303 miles) became optional, a native NACS port was added and the Optiq-V arrived. Prices below are 2027 MSRPs from cadillac.com.[16][17][18][19][20]

Cadillac Optiq trims with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD) and powertrains
TrimMSRP (2027)Powertrain
Luxury$49,995excl. $1,795 destinationSingle-motor RWD, 315 hp (std); Dual-motor AWD (avail.)[16][20][17]
Premium Luxury$53,200excl. $1,795 destinationSingle-motor RWD (std); Dual-motor AWD (avail.)[16][20]
Sport$50,600excl. $1,795 destinationSingle-motor RWD (std); Dual-motor AWD (avail.)[16][20]
Premium Sport$53,700excl. $1,795 destinationSingle-motor RWD (std); Dual-motor AWD (avail.)[16][20]
Optiq-V$67,500excl. $1,795 destinationPerformance dual-motor AWD (std)[16][20]

Every Optiq trim compared, with standard equipment and previous-generation prices →

Cadillac Optiq engines, horsepower and mpg

Output figures are Cadillac estimates (the Optiq-V's in Velocity Max). EPA rates the Optiq-V at 278 miles with the standard 11.5 kW charger and 250 miles (92/74/83 MPGe) with the Charging and Convenience Package 2. The battery holds 85 kWh; DC fast charging peaks at 150 kW, which Cadillac says adds up to 81 miles in about 10 minutes.

Cadillac Optiq powertrains with Cadillac-rated output and EPA fuel economy (city/highway/combined)
VersionEngineHorsepowerTorque (lb-ft)TransmissionDriveEPA mpg / MPGe (city/hwy/comb)EPA electric range
Optiq RWDLuxury, Sport, Premium Luxury, Premium SportSingle rear motor, 85 kWh battery[4][1][3][5]315332Single-speed (EPA: A1)Rear-wheel drive117/93/105MPGe · 2027 MY[5]317 mi
Optiq AWDLuxury, Sport, Premium Luxury, Premium SportDual motors, 85 kWh battery[4][3][6]440498Single-speed (EPA: A1)Dual-motor AWD110/88/99MPGe · 2027 MY[6]303 mi
Optiq-VV-SeriesPerformance dual motors, 85 kWh battery[4][2][3][7][8]519650Single-speed (EPA: A1)Dual-motor AWD103/81/92MPGe · 2027 MY[7]278 mi

Output is as rated by Cadillac; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.

Cadillac Optiq vs Lyriq

2027 cadillac.com and EPA figures for Cadillac's two two-row EVs.[1][4][2][12][13][14][5][15]

Cadillac Optiq vs Lyriq
OptiqLyriq
Starting MSRP (cadillac.com)$49,995$59,400
V-SeriesOptiq-V $67,500, 519 hpLyriq-V $78,700, 615 hp
Output RWD / AWD315 hp / 440 hp365 hp / 515 hp
EPA range RWD / AWD317 mi / 303 mi326 mi / 319 mi
Battery85 kWh102 kWh
Max DC charging150 kW (81 mi in ~10 min)190 kW (86 mi in ~10 min)
Length / wheelbase190 in / 116 in196.7 in / 121.8 in
Cargo (seats up / folded)26 / 57 cu ft28 / 60.8 cu ft
Towing1,500 lbs3,500 lbs
  • The Optiq costs $9,405 less to start and is the more efficient of the two (105 vs 92 MPGe combined for RWD).
  • The Lyriq has a bigger battery, slightly more range, faster DC charging, more room and more than twice the tow rating.

Optiq-V: the V-Series version

The Optiq-V uses performance dual motors that Cadillac rates at 519 hp and 650 lb-ft in Velocity Max, with an estimated 0–60 mph time of 3.5 seconds. It adds a sport-tuned suspension with adaptive dampers and is AWD-only.

It starts at $67,500 for 2027, or $17,505 more than the base Optiq. EPA range is 278 miles with the standard charger and 250 miles with the Charging and Convenience Package 2.[2][4][3][7][8]

Optiq RWD vs AWD

RWD is the efficiency pick: EPA rates it at 117/93/105 MPGe, the highest MPGe of any 2027 Cadillac, and 317 miles. AWD adds a front motor for 440 hp and 498 lb-ft (up from 315 hp and 332 lb-ft) and is rated 110/88/99 MPGe and 303 miles.

Both versions are offered in all four regular trims and tow 1,500 lbs.[4][3][5][6]

Charging, size and cargo

The Optiq has an 85 kWh battery and a NACS (J3400) port. It charges at up to 150 kW on DC (about 81 miles in 10 minutes, per Cadillac), and on Level 2 adds up to 36 miles per hour with the standard 11.5 kW charger or 59 miles per hour with the 19.2 kW option.

It is 190 inches long on a 116-inch wheelbase and seats five. Cargo space is 26 cu ft behind the rear seats and 57 cu ft with them folded. Luxury and Sport trims come with Super Cruise and a 19-speaker AKG system; Premium trims add a head-up display, ventilated front seats and heated rear seats.[4][3][1]

2027 Optiq trims and prices

Cadillac.com lists four regular trims plus the V-Series. Luxury and Sport are the base equipment levels; Premium Luxury and Premium Sport add comfort and lighting upgrades.

  • Luxury $49,995
  • Sport $50,600
  • Premium Luxury $53,200
  • Premium Sport $53,700
  • Optiq-V $67,500
  • [1][2][3]

Cadillac Optiq generations by year

Every US Cadillac Optiq generation with model years and engines, newest first
GenerationUS model yearsEnginesNotes
Optiq-V2026–presentPerformance dual-motor AWD, 519 hp / 650 lb-ft (Velocity Max)Cadillac confirmed the Optiq-V in April 2025 as part of the brand's fifth generation of V-Series. It adds a sport-tuned suspension with adaptive dampers and comes only with AWD. Cadillac.com estimates 0–60 mph in 3.5 seconds.[9][3][2]
First generation2025–presentDual-motor AWD at launch (300 hp / 354 lb-ft est.); RWD (315 hp) and AWD (440 hp) from 2026Revealed in May 2024 as Cadillac's entry EV, with a wheelbase 6 inches shorter than the Lyriq's, an 85 kWh pack and an estimated starting price of about $54,000 including destination. It launched with AWD only. For 2026 Cadillac added RWD and raised AWD output to 440 hp, and EPA rates the 2026–2027 RWD at 317 miles.[10][3][11]

Cadillac Optiq problems and recalls

The Optiq has a short recall record. The main item is recall 26V-612: on 2025–2027 models the front windows may not reverse when closed with the key fob's express-up function, fixed with a software update. A second recall, 26V-114, covers a missing electronic owner's manual on some 2025–2026 models.

Documented Cadillac Optiq issues and NHTSA recall campaigns
IssueGenerationYearsType
Front window auto-reverse may fail with key-fob express-up (recall 26V-612)[21][22]First generation (2025–present) – 2025–20272025–2027Recall 26V612
Electronic owner's manual may not download (recall 26V-114)[23][22]First generation (2025–present) – 2025–20262025–2026Recall 26V114

All 2 documented Optiq issues and 2 recalls, with symptoms and pre-purchase checks →

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the Cadillac Optiq?

Cadillac.com lists the 2027 Optiq from $49,995 (Luxury) to $53,700 (Premium Sport), and the Optiq-V from $67,500.

What is the Optiq's range?

EPA rates the 2027 Optiq at 317 miles with RWD and 303 miles with AWD. The Optiq-V is rated 278 miles, or 250 miles with the Charging and Convenience Package 2.

Optiq vs Lyriq: which is bigger?

The Lyriq. It is 6.7 inches longer on a 5.8-inch-longer wheelbase, with 28 vs 26 cu ft of cargo space behind the rear seats and a 102 kWh battery versus the Optiq's 85 kWh.

How much horsepower does the Optiq have?

Cadillac estimates 315 hp for RWD, 440 hp for AWD and 519 hp (Velocity Max) for the Optiq-V.

Is the Optiq AWD?

It's available either way. The 2025 Optiq launched with AWD only; from 2026 Cadillac offers RWD or dual-motor AWD on every trim, and the Optiq-V is AWD only.

How much can the Optiq tow?

Cadillac estimates 1,500 lbs for the 2027 Optiq.

Sources

Prices and output are as published by Cadillac for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

  1. 2027 OPTIQ (model page) — Cadillac (cadillac.com)
  2. 2027 OPTIQ-V (V-Series page) — Cadillac (cadillac.com)
  3. Which Cadillac EVs can you buy right now? (Sep 23, 2026) — GM News (news.gm.com)
  4. 2027 OPTIQ Specifications — Cadillac (cadillac.com)
  5. 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ RWD (11 kW charger) (EPA vehicle record 50622) — U.S. DOE / EPA (fueleconomy.gov)
  6. 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ AWD (11 kW charger) (EPA vehicle record 50618) — U.S. DOE / EPA (fueleconomy.gov)
  7. 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ AWD V-Series (11 kW charger) (EPA vehicle record 50620) — U.S. DOE / EPA (fueleconomy.gov)
  8. 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ AWD V-Series (19 kW charger) (EPA vehicle record 50621) — U.S. DOE / EPA (fueleconomy.gov)
  9. Cadillac confirms 2026 OPTIQ-V (Apr 23, 2025) — GM News (news.gm.com)
  10. 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ: New entry-point EV luxury, 300 miles of range (May 29, 2024) — GM News (news.gm.com)
  11. 2026–2027 Cadillac OPTIQ MPGe and range — U.S. DOE / EPA (fueleconomy.gov)
  12. 2027 LYRIQ (model page) — Cadillac (cadillac.com)
  13. 2027 LYRIQ Specifications — Cadillac (cadillac.com)
  14. 2027 LYRIQ-V (V-Series page) — Cadillac (cadillac.com)
  15. 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ RWD (11 kW charger) (EPA vehicle record 50612) — U.S. DOE / EPA (fueleconomy.gov)
  16. 2027 Cadillac Optiq: trims and starting prices (cadillac.com, accessed Nov 2026) — Cadillac (General Motors)
  17. 2026 Cadillac Optiq: what's new (pressroom) — Cadillac (General Motors)
  18. 2025 Cadillac Optiq product information and specifications (pressroom) — Cadillac (General Motors)
  19. Which Cadillac EVs can you buy right now? (Sept 23, 2026) — General Motors
  20. Cadillac destination freight charges by model year (accessed Nov 2026) — Cadillac (General Motors)
  21. NHTSA recall 26V-612: Window Automatic Reversal System Malfunction/FMVSS 118 — NHTSA
  22. DOT/NHTSA recall dataset (6axg-epim) full-text query: OPTIQ — U.S. Department of Transportation / NHTSA
  23. NHTSA recall 26V-114: Missing Owner's Manual/FMVSS 208 — NHTSA

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