Comparison
Cadillac Optiq vs Kia EV6
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Kia EV6 317 mi vs 319 mi
Best value Kia EV6 $50,900 vs $42,600
Faster charging Kia EV6 40 min vs 20 min
Weighted profile Kia EV6 0.7 vs 9.3
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Kia EV6
319 mi vs 317 mi
Value winner
Kia EV6
$134/mi vs $161/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV6
20 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Kia EV6
296 Wh/mi vs 321 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV6
84.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | Kia EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Standard | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $50,900 | $42,600 |
| Range | 317 mi | 319 mi |
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh | 296 Wh/mi • 3.38 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 90 kWh | 80 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Crossover |
| DC max | 150 kW | 168 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 40 min | 20 min |
| Roadtrip score | 64.1 | 86.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 74 mi | 142 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 161 $/mi | 134 $/mi |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 3,527 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Kia EV6 if you want the longer rated range (319 mi vs 317 mi).
- Choose Kia EV6 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 20 min vs 40 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia EV6 looks better ($134/mi vs $161/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV6 has the stronger weighted profile (9.3 vs 0.7).
Cadillac Optiq0.7 Kia EV69.3 150 kW40 min 168 kW20 min
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