--- title: "2025 Cadillac Optiq Is a Pricey Entry-Level Luxury EV" description: "The Optiq's 300 horsepower and a 300-mile range make a great recipe, but the larger Lyriq starts only about $3,000 more." date: "2024-05-29" modified: "2024-05-29" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/2025-cadillac-optiq-is-a-pricey-entry-level-luxury-ev" categories: - "Cadillac News" - "Car Tech" - "Electric Vehicles" - "GM News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Cadillac" - "Electric Vehicle" - "luxury" - "Lyriq" - "suv/crossover" --- # 2025 Cadillac Optiq Is a Pricey Entry-Level Luxury EV ![]() *Cadillac* General Motors just dropped the deets on its entry-level luxury crossover, the 2025 [Cadillac]() Optiq. Sitting below the Lyriq in Cadillac's EV portfolio, the [Optiq]() is the entry point for younger buyers who want some luxury to go with their planet-saving corporate parking lot statement. And while the Optiq is the right size for many young Cadillac buyers, they're going to pay for that luxury. When the Cadillac Optiq goes on sale—no official date has been set—it will carry a starting sticker price of $55,395. That's only $3,195 cheaper than the bigger Cadillac [Lyriq](), which starts at $58,590. However, the Optiq comes with a dual-motor, all-wheel drive powertrain standard, a similar range, and much of the Lyriq's tech and interior design. ![]() ![]() ![]() Providing the electric juice is an 85 kWh Ultium battery pack, the same one you'll find in the Chevy Equinox EV. With that battery, and a dual-motor powertrain, the Optiq gets a Cadillac-estimated 300 miles of range. According to Cadillac, the Optiq can recharge 79 of those miles in just 10 minutes, on a compatible DC fast charger. Caddy didn't reveal its charging speed but, if it's the same as the Equinox EV, it will likely charge at a maximum 150 kW. Those two motors pump out 300 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. If you've seen Cadillac's other electric cars, you won't be surprised by the Optiq's looks. It looks like a stubbier Lyriq, one that's been squished front-to-back. The interior is almost identical to the Lyriq's, too, but that isn't such a bad thing, as it will make the Optiq feel more upscale. Cadillac also claims best-in-segment cargo space and second-row passenger space. More importantly, though, is that Super Cruise is standard on the Optiq for three years. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The Optiq is Cadillac's entry-level EV but its price doesn't feel very "entry-level" to me. At more than $55,000, you can get a Lyriq for barely any additional cash. But, the Optiq comes with more standard equipment, such as the dual-motor powertrain and Super Cruise. Production of the Optiq begins this fall and soon Cadillac will fill out its lineup with it, the Lyriq, and the Escalade IQ. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()