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 availableRange 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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