Cadillac Optiq

The Cadillac Optiq is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV produced by General Motors and marketed under the Cadillac brand. It is made in a joint venture with SAIC-GM and has been available in China since late 2023. The vehicle will be released in North America in 2024.

Cadillac Optiq
Overview
Manufacturer	General Motors SAIC-GM
Production	2023–present
Assembly	China: Wuhan Mexico: Ramos Arizpe
Designer	Namsuk Lee Dillon Blanski Hoon Kim Harish Kumar (Interior Designer) Mark Ferri (Sculpting) Nelson Chan (Sculpting) Jason Chen
Body and chassis
Class	Compact luxury crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-motor, front-wheel-drive Dual-motors, four-wheel-drive (Optiq dual motor)
Platform	GM BEV3
Related	Buick Electra E4 Buick Electra E5 Chevrolet Equinox EV Chevrolet Blazer EV Cadillac Lyriq Acura ZDX Honda Prologue
Powertrain
Electric motor	Permanent magnet Syncronus motor
Power output	FWD 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp) AWD 287 PS (211 kW; 283 hp) (China: Long range) 305 PS (224 kW; 301 hp) (North America)
Battery	68.4 / 79.7 / 85 kWh 10-modules Ultium Lithium Tenary (NMC)
Range	Maximum 600 km (373 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,954 mm (116.3 in)
Length	4,822 mm (189.8 in)
Width	1,912 mm (75.3 in)
Height	1,642 mm (64.6 in)
Curb weight	2,220–2,350 kg (4,890–5,180 lb)

Powertrain

The Optiq offers several electric motor options. In China, it is available with two front-wheel-drive (FWD) powertrains producing 204 hp (150 kW) and 242 hp (180 kW). The all-wheel-drive (AWD) version has two motors, producing 283 hp (211 kW) in China and 301 hp (224 kW) in North America. The vehicle is powered by an Ultium battery, available in sizes from 68.4 kWh to 85 kWh, providing a maximum range of up to 373 miles (600 km).

Key Features

The Optiq is designed as a more affordable entry-level electric vehicle for Cadillac. It has a dual motor AWD system, with a 300 hp (224 kW) total output in North America. The vehicle is equipped with fast charging capabilities, allowing up to 79 miles of range to be added in just 10 minutes using a DC fast charger. It also features a 1,500 lb (680 kg) towing capacity and comes with 20-inch wheels, with an option for 21-inch wheels.