Comparison

Cadillac Optiq vs Tesla Model Y

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

Best range Tesla Model Y 317 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Cadillac Optiq $50,900 vs $59,900
Faster charging Tesla Model Y 40 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model Y 1.5 vs 8.5

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Tesla Model Y
320 mi vs 317 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Optiq
$161/mi vs $187/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model Y
33 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
281 Wh/mi vs 321 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model Y
97.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Cadillac Optiq Tesla Model Y
Trim used Standard Long Range RWD
MSRP (USD) $50,900 $59,900
Range 317 mi 320 mi
Efficiency 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 90 kWh 79 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 150 kW 331 kW
AC max 12 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 40 min 33 min
Roadtrip score 64.1 74.6
Miles added (15 min est.) 74 mi 89 mi
USD per mile of range 161 $/mi 187 $/mi
Top speed 131 mph 125 mph
Cargo 26 cu ft 30 cu ft
Tow rating 1,499 lb 3,527 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Tesla Model Y if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 317 mi).
  • Choose Tesla Model Y if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 40 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Cadillac Optiq looks better ($161/mi vs $187/mi).

Weighted verdict

Tesla Model Y has the stronger weighted profile (8.5 vs 1.5).

Cadillac Optiq1.5 Tesla Model Y8.5 150 kW40 min 331 kW33 min

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