Pricing for the 2025 Cadillac Optiq has been revealed in the first order guides. The crossover will join the lineup below the Lyriq and will be Cadillac’s entry-level battery-electric vehicle offering. The automaker said the car, which will be introduced in May, will start at around $54,000 and come standard with all-wheel drive and two motors. The initial figures are net of the $1,495 delivery charge. The four trim levels and their MSRPs start at:
- Luxury 1: 54,390 USD
- Sports 1: 54,990 USD
- Luxury 2: $56,590
- Sports 2: 57,090 USD
Each Optiq is equipped with an 85 kWh battery that powers motors with a total output of 300 horsepower and 460 Nm of torque. Range is estimated at 300 miles on a full charge. Cadillac hasn’t yet released a figure for maximum charging speed, but says drivers should get about 79 miles for every ten minutes they’re plugged into a DC power source.
Those who follow Lyriq pricing might think the Optiq is surprisingly close to its big brother; a 2024 Lyriq in the entry-level Tech trim starts at $58,590 after destination, a difference of $4,200. Lyriq order guides show the Tech trim is phased out in 2025. The Lyriq Luxury 1 trim will become the entry-level trim next year and start at $59,990 after destination. Assuming that’s what’s on window stickers later this year, the 2025 Lyriq is up $1,400 compared to the 2024 and will be $5,600 more expensive than the Optiq Luxury 1. The base model Lyriq, however, comes with rear-wheel drive. The 2025 Lyriq Luxury 1 AWD starts at $63,490, a $9,100 increase over the base model Optiq. And don’t be surprised if the difference ends up being even bigger, because those Lyriq prices are based on a $1,395 delivered price, $100 less than the Optiq’s delivered cost. We have a feeling that’s about to change.
Cadillac says buyers will be able to claim the full $7,500 tax credit as the Optiq goes into production at GM’s Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico. The affordable trims won’t be available until later, so be prepared to dig deep for the Luxury 2 and Sport 2 trim levels if you want to buy before the end of the year.
The Optiq doesn’t sacrifice any brand pillars to be cheaper. It’s downright luxurious, an illuminated black crystal grille greets the owner like the Lyriq. Flush door handles and a rear quarter window made of multi-layered glass with a pattern reminiscent of Cadillac’s Mondrian crest adorn the flanks. At the back, vertical light bars frame the tail lamp, another set is located at the bottom of the lower tailgate. It doesn’t have a rear wiper, but it does have spoilers above and below the glass.
Inside, the dashboard is dominated by a 33-inch 9K resolution LED display that serves as both the infotainment system and instrument panel. It uses Google Built-In technology with integrated Google Assistant and Google Maps (Apple CarPlay is no longer available, but individual iPhone apps will be embedded into the Google Built-In system). A light bar across the top of the steering wheel provides information from the standard Super Cruise hands-free highway driving assistant. Music is provided by the standard 19-speaker AKG audio system with Dolby Atmos capability.
A cantilevered center console is covered in fabric made from recycled yarn, a material found throughout the cabin. The interior’s “PaperWood” veneer is made from tulipwood and recycled newspaper. There are plenty of open (and softly lit) storage compartments throughout, lined with a soft, nonwoven “Tide” fabric made from reused materials. As for roominess, the floor feels a bit high—not unusual in most EVs with the battery under the floor—but legroom is plentiful in both rows. Headroom in the second row is a bit tight, though. Behind the second row is a generous 26 cubic feet of cargo space for the segment, plus additional storage under the cargo floor. Cargo volume expands to 57 cubic feet with the second row folded down.
Every Optiq also comes with a well-equipped list of safety features, including front pedestrian and bicycle braking, automatic braking in reverse, automatic high beam, blind spot steering assist and rear cross traffic braking.
