Comparison
Cadillac Escalade EV vs Cadillac Optiq
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 460 mi vs 317 mi
Best value Cadillac Optiq $127,700 vs $50,900
Faster charging Cadillac Optiq 52 min vs 40 min
Weighted profile Cadillac Optiq 4.8 vs 5.2
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
460 mi vs 317 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Optiq
$161/mi vs $278/mi
Charging winner
Cadillac Optiq
40 min vs 52 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Optiq
321 Wh/mi vs 476 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
134 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EV | Cadillac Optiq |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | IQ | Standard |
| MSRP (USD) | $127,700 | $50,900 |
| Range | 460 mi | 317 mi |
| Efficiency | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 223 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 350 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 52 min | 40 min |
| Roadtrip score | 78.1 | 64.1 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 95 mi | 74 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 278 $/mi | 161 $/mi |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 131 mph |
| Cargo | 24 cu ft | 26 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 7,998 lb | 1,499 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Escalade EV if you want the longer rated range (460 mi vs 317 mi).
- Choose Cadillac Optiq if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 40 min vs 52 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Cadillac Optiq looks better ($161/mi vs $278/mi).
Weighted verdict
Cadillac Optiq has the stronger weighted profile (5.2 vs 4.8).
Cadillac Escalade EV4.8 Cadillac Optiq5.2 350 kW52 min 150 kW40 min
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