Deliveries for the all-new 2025 Cadillac Optiq, Caddy’s entry-level all-electric crossover, are now under way. The Optiq was officially unveiled in November of the 2023 calendar year and is positioned below the Lyriq crossover, the three-row Vistiq, and Escalade IQ SUV with regard to the luxury marque’s all-electric utility lineup. The Cadillac Optiq offers luxury EV features with a starting price under $55,000 an estimated range of 300 miles per charge.
Cadillac offers a total of four trims and configurations, including Luxury 1 ($54,390), Sport 1 ($54,990), Luxury 2 ($56,590), and Sport 2 ($57,090). Customers can configure the Optiq online using the official configurator tool, which launched at Caddy’s website last October.
As for the optional extras on offer, higher trims (Luxury 2 and Sport 2) feature exclusive options like the Autumn Canyon Interior (RPO code EFP) and Phantom Blue Interior (RPO code EFG), each priced at $1,100.
Outside, the Cadillac Optiq presents Cadillac’s signature EV grille design, plus vertical lighting integrated with the fascia and slim upper lighting under the hood. A sleek roofline enhances the Optiq’s aerodynamic and modern profile. Buyers also have multiple paint choices, including the no-cost Black Raven (paint code GBA), as well as premium options like Crystal White Tricoat (paint code G1W) for $1,225. A Black Painted Roof (RPO code 41T) is available for $600 and creates striking two-tone look.
The 2025 Optiq is also replete with a variety of standard safety, including standouts like Forward Collision Alert (RPO code UEU), Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking (RPO code UGN), Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking (RPO code UKT), and Rear Cross Traffic Braking (RPO code UFB). Make sure to check out our previous coverage for a more thorough breakdown of 2025 Cadillac Optiq pricing, including all of the options and packages on offer.
The 2025 Cadillac Optiq rides on the GM BEV3 platform and is powered by GM Ultium batteries paired with dual GM Ultium Drive motors. Production takes place at GM’s Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico.
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Really looking forward to test driving one, but lack of CarPlay is going to be a tough sell.
Not big into EVs, but I’d rather buy this than a XT-5 for a compact luxury CUV.
This is the size of an XT-4. A bit smaller than the XT-5 and the LyriQ is a bit bigger. Still, it’s what I’m interested in also.
Although this site considers the Optiq equivalent to an XT4, it is actually more the size of an XT5. The XT5 is 189.6″ long and the Optiq is 189.8. almost identical. The XT4 is smaller at 181″ long.
Quite right. There are lots of interesting and odd overlaps in the EV space. For comparison as well:
– The coming Rivian RS2 is 185.6 inches
– The Tesla Model Y is about 187 inches, so largely equivalent.
– The Lyriq is 197 inches
– The 3 row Lucid Galaxy is actually the same length the Lyriq, at 198 inches
– The Rivian RS1 is largely the same length at 200.8 inches
– The Vistiq is a whopping 205.6 inches
Interesting!
Oh, and to finish the comparisons, the Escalade IQ is 224.3!!
Exactly!
Would rather have the revised China only CT6 sedan
Boy, those pics don’t do this thing any good. Talk about a bland looking thing with nothing shiny and not one luxury looking part on it. I’ve seen other pictures and in them this looks nice. But this looks like a cheap Chevy that should have a window sticker of around $23,000.
Pictured is a Sport trim, some people do not want bling bling shiny on their vehicles.
So if “some people” don’t want shiny and a luxury look, then they can go buy a Ford or Chevy or Kia.
This is supposed to be a Cadillac. But then, Cadillac has become mostly just glorified Chevy SUV’s, so I don’t really care any more.
If you don’t care, then why take the time to make a negative comment? Asking for a friend.
$54,000 is “entry level”?
For the luxury space, yes. In the US nearing the end of 2024, the average price of a new car overall was around $48,397, and the average price of a used car was around $25,361. In the grand scheme of things, the Optiq’s pricing is great.
It will be interesting to see if the forward and rear collision braking (as well as several other software issues) actually work in the Optiq that are so overly sensitive that most Lyriq owners turn the off.
Wondering if you turn off the F & R Collision system, how does that effect your insurance claim in the case of an accident. Just a thought as we all know insurance companies are always looking at ways not to pay or reduce their liability.
Drives great, feels lighter than it is, and is really comfortable, but the power is held back and acceleration throttled enough that it doesn’t feel as strong as my wife’s Solterra (which also has CarPlay). Was hoping for a better road car so I ordered one that was built in early November but GM doesn’t seem to be able to actually ship it. Was planning on buying before “what’s-his-face” took office to ensure I got a tax credit, but now I’m not sure I’ll buy it. I would expect all EV sales to plummet at this point (just like they planned).
Disappointing about the drive experience. I have a Model Y Performance, but it sounds like this will be a big power and “umph” drop. I might have to wait a year and see how the Rivian RS2 and Lucid Earth (possible name) turn out….
It isn’t always about the Acceleration or performance, a lot of people in the Lux space just want a competent leisure driver with good suspension. They aren’t going to be taking this thing fast around curves.
Totally agree. I, though (CTS-V Wagon owner as well), am one of the people looking for performance, though…
And why should the American tax payer help pay for your new car?
Everyone helps pay for your gas, and it’s not money being paid, it’s money not being collected like the millions and millions of dollars businesses and the wealthy folks get out of paying each year.
Freddy’s comment is yet another reminder of how ignorant some of the EV naysayers are. They believe whatever 🦊 says as gospel and clearly have done no unbiased research before showing the world their lack of knowledge.
12% usa content. Assembly in mexico. What a joke! Starting to think tesla is the way to go. Tesla builds batteries and motors in usa, much higher usa content.
I have a 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance and love it (I’m over 115,000 miles at this point), but I could never give Elon Musk money for a new vehicle again. Consider buying one used if you go that way.
Yes, liari, I agree with you. I was looking at Tesla Model Y as an option before buying my Lyriq, which I love. So glad I didn’t for many reasons, but none more than the idea of giving one dollar of mine to Elon would make me sick.
The batteries for these vehicles ARE built in the States.
Yes, assembled in the US, but it’s unclear where everything being assembled comes from.
From the window sticker:
U.S./CANADIAN PARTS CONTENT: 12%
MAJOR SOURCES OF FOREIGN PARTS CONTENT:
MEXICO 46%
KOREA 20%
I was thinkn the exact same thing, they could’ve built this at the factory that was building the XT4. A camry is more American.
That’s a horrible picture, they look much, much better in person (color selection sucks though), and the interior is way better than anything in any other vehicle I’ve spent time in. The seats are also the most comfortable my butt and back have ever come across (and the one I drove didn’t even have the massaging seats).