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 available
Range 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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