Comparison

Cadillac Optiq vs Rivian EDV500/7

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Cadillac Optiq 317 mi vs 161 mi
Best value Cadillac Optiq $50,900 vs $83,500
Faster charging Rivian EDV500/7 40 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Cadillac Optiq 5.7 vs 3

Category winners

4 available
Range winner
Cadillac Optiq
317 mi vs 161 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Optiq
$161/mi vs $519/mi
Charging winner
Rivian EDV500/7
35 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Optiq
321 Wh/mi vs 497 Wh/mi

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Cadillac Optiq Rivian EDV500/7
Trim used Standard EDV500
MSRP (USD) $50,900 $83,500
Range 317 mi 161 mi
Efficiency 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh 497 Wh/mi • 2.01 mi/kWh
Seats 5 2
Drivetrain RWD FWD
Body type SUV Van
DC max 150 kW 220 kW
10–80% (DC) 40 min 35 min
Roadtrip score 64.1 40.2
USD per mile of range 161 $/mi 519 $/mi

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Cadillac Optiq if you want the longer rated range (317 mi vs 161 mi).
  • Choose Rivian EDV500/7 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 35 min vs 40 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Cadillac Optiq looks better ($161/mi vs $519/mi).

Weighted verdict

Cadillac Optiq has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 3).

Cadillac Optiq5.7 Rivian EDV500/73 150 kW40 min 220 kW35 min

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