Comparison
Cadillac Optiq vs Lexus RZ
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Optiq 317 mi vs 284 mi
Best value Lexus RZ $50,900 vs $43,175
Faster charging Lexus RZ 40 min vs 38 min
Weighted profile Lexus RZ 4.3 vs 5.7
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Optiq
317 mi vs 284 mi
Value winner
Lexus RZ
$152/mi vs $161/mi
Charging winner
Lexus RZ
38 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Lexus RZ
281 Wh/mi vs 321 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Optiq
83.5 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Standard | 300e (18 inch wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $50,900 | $43,175 |
| Range | 317 mi | 284 mi |
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh | 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 90 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 40 min | 38 min |
| Roadtrip score | 64.1 | 58.4 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 74 mi | 63 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 161 $/mi | 152 $/mi |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft | 18 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Optiq if you want the longer rated range (317 mi vs 284 mi).
- Choose Lexus RZ if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 38 min vs 40 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Lexus RZ looks better ($152/mi vs $161/mi).
Weighted verdict
Lexus RZ has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 4.3).
Cadillac Optiq4.3 Lexus RZ5.7 150 kW40 min 150 kW38 min
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