Comparison
Cadillac Optiq vs Chevrolet Silverado
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Chevrolet Silverado 317 mi vs 492 mi
Best value Cadillac Optiq $50,900 vs $69,495
Faster charging Cadillac Optiq 40 min vs 44 min
Weighted profile Chevrolet Silverado 4.5 vs 4.8
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Chevrolet Silverado
492 mi vs 317 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Silverado
$141/mi vs $161/mi
Charging winner
Cadillac Optiq
40 min vs 44 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Optiq
321 Wh/mi vs 499 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Standard | EV 8WT |
| MSRP (USD) | $50,900 | $69,495 |
| Range | 317 mi | 492 mi |
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh | 499 Wh/mi • 2 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 90 kWh | 215 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Truck |
| DC max | 150 kW | 350 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 19 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 40 min | 44 min |
| Roadtrip score | 64.1 | 84 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 74 mi | 103 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 161 $/mi | 141 $/mi |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 106 mph |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 10,000 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Chevrolet Silverado if you want the longer rated range (492 mi vs 317 mi).
- Choose Cadillac Optiq if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 40 min vs 44 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Chevrolet Silverado looks better ($141/mi vs $161/mi).
Weighted verdict
Overall this matchup is close on available data (score 4.5 vs 4.8).
Cadillac Optiq4.5 Chevrolet Silverado4.8 150 kW40 min 350 kW44 min
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