Comparison
Cadillac Optiq vs Dodge Charger EV
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Optiq 317 mi vs 308 mi
Best value Cadillac Optiq $50,900 vs $59,595
Faster charging Dodge Charger EV 40 min vs 32 min
Weighted profile Cadillac Optiq 5.2 vs 4.2
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Optiq
317 mi vs 308 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Optiq
$161/mi vs $193/mi
Charging winner
Dodge Charger EV
32 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Optiq
321 Wh/mi vs 345 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Optiq
83.5 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | Dodge Charger EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Standard | Charger Daytona R/T AWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $50,900 | $59,595 |
| Range | 317 mi | 308 mi |
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh | 345 Wh/mi • 2.9 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 90 kWh | 93.9 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 150 kW | 183 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 40 min | 32 min |
| Roadtrip score | 64.1 | 74.1 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 74 mi | 89 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 161 $/mi | 193 $/mi |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 134 mph |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft | 23 cu ft |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Optiq if you want the longer rated range (317 mi vs 308 mi).
- Choose Dodge Charger EV if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 32 min vs 40 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Cadillac Optiq looks better ($161/mi vs $193/mi).
Weighted verdict
Cadillac Optiq has the stronger weighted profile (5.2 vs 4.2).
Cadillac Optiq5.2 Dodge Charger EV4.2 150 kW40 min 183 kW32 min
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