Prices for the 2025 Cadillac Optiq will kick off from US$ 52,895 in the United States before a US$ 1,495 destination fee, meaning it will be slightly pricier than the Tesla Model Y Performance and just a few thousand dollars cheaper than the larger Cadillac Lyriq. Recent order guide data reveals that the Optiq range will start with the entry-level Luxury 1SC. Those willing to spend a little more can get into the 1SE trim from US$ 55,095, or the blacked-out 1SF and Sport 1SH versions that are priced at US$ 53,495 and US$ 55,595, respectively.
Interestingly, and unlike many other EVs
sold in the U.S., just a single powertrain option will be offered across the
range. This consists of an 85 kWh battery pack and two electric motors that
combine to produce 300 hp and 479 Nm of torque. Cadillac says the
Optiq will be good for around 483 km of range on a single charge
and that when plugged into a DC fast charger, 127 km of range can be
added in 10 minutes.
Cars Direct notes that as it stands, the
2025 Optiq is US$ 4,300 cheaper than the cheapest Lyriq. However, Cadillac will
drop the entry-level Lyriq for the 2025 model year, effectively increasing its
price by around US$ 4,100 as the Luxury trim will now serve as the most
affordable option. The 2024 Lyriq Luxury starts at US$ 61,295. Moreover, buyers
will be pleased to know that GM expects the Optiq to qualify for the full US$ 7,500
federal EV tax credit.
The most obvious rival to the Optiq is the
Tesla Model Y. The Tesla range starts at US$ 44,990 for the Long Range
Rear-Wheel Drive, grows to US$ 47,990 for the Long Range All-Wheel Drive, and
tops out at US$ 51,490 for the Performance All-Wheel Drive. All versions are
eligible for the US$ 7,500 tax credit. Although the Tesla has the Cadillac beat
on price and performance, the cabin of the Optiq looks more premium and is much
more well-equipped than the Model Y, with features such a 33-inch curved
display and a 19-speaker AKG audio system.
