Comparison

Cadillac Optiq vs Chevrolet Equinox EV

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Chevrolet Equinox EV 317 mi vs 319 mi
Best value Chevrolet Equinox EV $50,900 vs $34,995
Faster charging Chevrolet Equinox EV 40 min vs 38 min
Weighted profile Chevrolet Equinox EV 0.6 vs 9.4

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
319 mi vs 317 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$110/mi vs $161/mi
Charging winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
38 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
312 Wh/mi vs 321 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tie
83.5 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Cadillac Optiq Chevrolet Equinox EV
Trim used Standard FWD
MSRP (USD) $50,900 $34,995
Range 317 mi 319 mi
Efficiency 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh 312 Wh/mi • 3.21 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 90 kWh 85 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD FWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 150 kW 159 kW
AC max 12 kW 12 kW
10–80% (DC) 40 min 38 min
Roadtrip score 64.1 66.2
Miles added (15 min est.) 74 mi 75 mi
USD per mile of range 161 $/mi 110 $/mi
Top speed 131 mph 118 mph
Cargo 26 cu ft 26 cu ft
Tow rating 1,499 lb 1,499 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Chevrolet Equinox EV if you want the longer rated range (319 mi vs 317 mi).
  • Choose Chevrolet Equinox EV if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 38 min vs 40 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Chevrolet Equinox EV looks better ($110/mi vs $161/mi).

Weighted verdict

Chevrolet Equinox EV has the stronger weighted profile (9.4 vs 0.6).

Cadillac Optiq0.6 Chevrolet Equinox EV9.4 150 kW40 min 159 kW38 min

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