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 availableRange 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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