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Cadillac Optiq
Cadillac's smaller electric SUV — slots below the Lyriq with similar styling but in a more accessible package. Confirmed for Australian launch H2 2026.
- Price from
- $80,000
- Range
- 480 km
- Battery
- 85 kWh
- 0–100
- 5.9 s
- Power
- 224 kW
- DC charge
- 150 kW
- ANCAP
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Verdict
Cadillac's smaller electric SUV — slots below the Lyriq with similar styling but in a more accessible package. Confirmed for Australian launch H2 2026.
Pros and cons
What we like
- ✓ Cadillac luxury cabin at a more accessible price
- ✓ Sub-6-second 0-100
- ✓ Direct-to-consumer sales model
What we don't
- ✕ Cadillac service network limited in Australia
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP rated
- ✕ Pricing not yet finalised for AU
Best for
- Cadillac brand fans
- American luxury buyers
- Premium SUV cross-shoppers
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Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- AWD
- Motor power
- 224 kW
- Motor torque
- 480 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.9 s
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 85 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 480 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 150 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 30 min
Dimensions
Safety & warranty
- Vehicle warranty
- 5 years
- Battery warranty
- 8 years / 160,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $80,000
- Built in
- USA
- Sale status
- on sale
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