2025 Cadillac Optiq SUV

　　2025 Cadillac Optiq Review

　　byNick YekikianNews Editor

　　Nick Yekikian has worked in the automotive industry since 2019. He has written close to a thousand car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 200 vehicles over the course of his career. Nick is the News Editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Automobile Magazine and Super Street. When Nick isn't zipping around town in his latest used-car find, he's probably making digital art in Photoshop or playing disc golf with friends.

　　11/17/2023

　　The 2025 Cadillac Optiq is a small, entry-level luxury EV crossover that we know next to nothing about at the moment. It will be the brand's fourth fully electric offering and will slot in under the Lyriq. Cadillac has kept information to a minimum, saying only that the Optiq will have sporty driving dynamics and that pleases keen drivers. It will also have less range, less space and fewer upscale goodies than the rest of Caddy's EV range.

　　

What is the Optiq?

It will be small and based on a smaller iteration of General Motors' Ultium battery platform, likely similar in size to the Chevrolet Equinox EV. It will seat up to five, but its more entry-level dimensions mean it will likely be too cozy for three adults to fit in the second row. We also expect similar tech to what's been unveiled in the Lyriq, so expect a flat, low dashboard with a larger curver OLED display to rest atop it. Expect the nice interior trimmings we've come to expect from Cadillac as well — that means leather on the doors and dash, comfortable seats, and high-quality finishes to the touch points like the steering wheel, buttons, knobs and switches.

　　

How much range does the Cadillac Optiq have?

As for range and charge times, we still don't know. What we can assume is that it will have less range than the larger Lyriq, which tops out at 314 miles of EPA-estimated distance on a full charge. Expect the Optiq to get closer to 250 miles of range in total due to what is destined to be a smaller battery pack than the 102-kWh unit found in the Lyriq. As for battery and driveline configurations, mums the word so far. A safe assumption is that a rear-wheel-drive version will be the standard configuration while all-wheel drive will be an available option.

　　

Am I Ready for an EV?

EV ownership works best if you can charge (240V) at home or at work This typically means a 240V home installation, but you could also have a similar setup at your office or other places your car is already parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice unless you've got a plug-in hybrid, in which case overnight charging at home is feasible.

　　If you can’t charge at home, charging at a charging station could take at least 10x longer than at a gas station With public charging infrastructure still in its infancy, the user experience can be maddeningly inconsistent. Tesla owners tend to rave about the reliability and speed of the company's proprietary Supercharger stations, but rival DC fast options have thus far been plagued by technical issues and overcrowding. It's an evolving landscape and our best advice is to do your research on the available options for the EV you want to buy.

　　Adding a 240V home charging system could cost up to $1,600 or more If your existing electrical service can handle the additional demands of EV charging, you may be able to add Level 2 charging at home for less than a grand, including installation. But your costs will multiply if you need to upgrade your electrical panel or add a dedicated circuit.

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　　zzdcar says

　　There really isn't much more to say about the Optiq until specs are final. We have a general idea of what to expect when those figures come, but we're also plenty ready to be happily surprised by GM.