Comparison
Cadillac Optiq vs GMC Sierra EV
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range GMC Sierra EV 317 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Cadillac Optiq $50,900 vs $96,495
Faster charging Cadillac Optiq 40 min vs 50 min
Weighted profile GMC Sierra EV 4.5 vs 4.8
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
GMC Sierra EV
410 mi vs 317 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Optiq
$161/mi vs $235/mi
Charging winner
Cadillac Optiq
40 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Optiq
321 Wh/mi vs 495 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | GMC Sierra EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Standard | Sierra EV |
| MSRP (USD) | $50,900 | $96,495 |
| Range | 317 mi | 410 mi |
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh | 495 Wh/mi • 2.02 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 | 50 min |
| Roadtrip score | 64.1 | 72.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 74 mi | 91 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 161 $/mi | 235 $/mi |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 106 mph |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 10,000 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose GMC Sierra EV if you want the longer rated range (410 mi vs 317 mi).
- Choose Cadillac Optiq if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 40 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Cadillac Optiq looks better ($161/mi vs $235/mi).
Weighted verdict
Overall this matchup is close on available data (score 4.5 vs 4.8).
Cadillac Optiq4.5 GMC Sierra EV4.8 150 kW40 min 350 kW50 min
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