Comparison
Cadillac Lyriq vs Cadillac Optiq
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Lyriq 326 mi vs 317 mi
Best value Cadillac Optiq $64,115 vs $50,900
Faster charging Cadillac Lyriq 34 min vs 40 min
Weighted profile Cadillac Lyriq 7.3 vs 2.7
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Lyriq
326 mi vs 317 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Optiq
$161/mi vs $197/mi
Charging winner
Cadillac Lyriq
34 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Optiq
321 Wh/mi vs 368 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Lyriq
95.5 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Cadillac Lyriq | Cadillac Optiq |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | LYRIQ | Standard |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,115 | $50,900 |
| Range | 326 mi | 317 mi |
| Efficiency | 368 Wh/mi • 2.72 mi/kWh | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 107.5 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 255 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min | 40 min |
| Roadtrip score | 74.8 | 64.1 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 90 mi | 74 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 197 $/mi | 161 $/mi |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 131 mph |
| Cargo | 28 cu ft | 26 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,501 lb | 1,499 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Lyriq if you want the longer rated range (326 mi vs 317 mi).
- Choose Cadillac Lyriq if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 34 min vs 40 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Cadillac Optiq looks better ($161/mi vs $197/mi).
Weighted verdict
Cadillac Lyriq has the stronger weighted profile (7.3 vs 2.7).
Cadillac Lyriq7.3 Cadillac Optiq2.7 255 kW34 min 150 kW40 min
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