Cadillac Optiq

The Cadillac Optiq is an upcoming electric crossover of compact dimensions. The model will eventually replace the XT4 in the Cadillac model portfolio.

The following information includes confirmed details along with expectations.

Cadillac Optiq Quick Facts
Model years	2024 – Onward
Assembly location	TBD
Platform:	GM BEV3
Layout	Skateboard-Type
Battery	Ultium
Horsepower	TBD
Torque	TBD
Drive Motor	Ultium Drive
Driven Wheels	Rear-Wheel or All-Wheel-Drive
Availability	U.S.A., Canada, Middle East
Predecessor	Cadillac XT4
Successor	–

Confirmed Information

As of this writing, there isn’t any official, confirmed information about the Cadillac Optiq.

However, the compact crossover will join the Cadillac Lyriq midsize crossover and Cadillac Symboliq full-size crossover in the future Cadillac EV product portfolio. The Cadillac Celestiq full-size flagship sedan is also part of GM’s plans for Cadillac EVs.

Platform

Like all future Cadillac EVs, the Optiq is expected to be based on the GM BEV3 platform.

Performance & Efficiency

The Cadillac Optiq will be powered by GM Ultium propulsion technology, including Ultium batteries and Ultium drive motors. The vehicle is expected to come with rear-wheel-drive as standard, which will be upgradeable to a performance all-wheel-drive setup, with a second drive unit added to the front of the crossover.

Ultium highlights include:

Ultium energy options range from 50 to 200 kWh
GM-estimated range up to 400 miles or more on a full charge
GM-estimated 0 to 60 mph acceleration as low as 3 seconds

Most of the Ultium Drive components, including castings, gears and assemblies, will be built with globally sourced parts at GM’s existing global propulsion facilities on shared, flexible assembly lines, allowing the company to more quickly ramp up its EV production, achieve economies of scale and adjust its production mix to match market demand.

Expectations

The Cadillac Optiq is expected to make its official debut in late 2022 or early 2023, and go on sale for either the 2023 model year or the 2024 model year.

When the compact crossover does arrive, it’s expected to have a starting price of around $45,000 USD.