Cadillac Optiq

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Cadillac Optiq
Cadillac Optiq 001.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer General Motors SAIC-GM
Production2023–present
Assembly
Designer
  • Jason Chen [1]
  • Namsuk Lee
  • Dillon Blanski
  • Hoon Kim
  • Mark Ferri (Sculpting)
  • Nelson Chan (Sculpting) [2]
Body and chassis
Class Compact luxury crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout
Platform GM BEV3
Related
Powertrain
Electric motor Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Battery
  • 68.4 kWh (China)
  • 79.7 kWh (China AWD)
  • 85 kWh Ultium NMC (North America)
Electric range 536–600 km (333–373 mi) (CLTC) 302 mi (486 km) (EPA)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,954 mm (116.3 in)
Length4,822 mm (189.8 in)
Width1,912 mm (75.3 in)
Height1,642 mm (64.6 in)
Curb weight 2,220–2,350 kg (4,890–5,180 lb)

The Cadillac Optiq is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV marketed under the Cadillac subdivision of General Motors and manufactured by SAIC-GM, a joint venture between the Chinese manufacturer Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) and General Motors. It has been marketed in China since late 2023 and in North America starting in early 2025. [3] [4]

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Overview

Rear view of the Cadillac Optiq Cadillac Optiq 002.jpg
Rear view of the Cadillac Optiq

The Cadillac Optiq went on sale during the second half of 2023 in China. [5] The North American Optiq was revealed on May 29, 2024 in Paris, and it will also be sold in the European market.

In China, it is available in three trims: two with front-wheel drive and a 68.4 kWh battery pack that have an output of 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) and 180 kW (241 hp; 245 PS) respectively, [3] and an all-wheel drive option with 211 kW (283 hp; 287 PS) and a larger 79.7 kWh battery. [6] The car is intended to be a lower priced entry-level EV for the brand. [7]

In North America, the only powertrain option is an Ultium 85.0 kWh (usable capacity) NMC battery consisting of 10 modules using a 400 V electrical architecture. Total power output is 300 hp (224 kW; 304 PS) and 354 lb⋅ft (480 N⋅m) of torque from a dual motor all-wheel drive system consisting of a permanent magnet synchronous AC motor driving the front wheels and an induction motor driving the rear. Range estimates on the EPA test cycle is 302 miles (486 km).

The battery can charge at a maximum of 150 kW on a DC fast charger, which allows it to charge a claimed 79 miles (127 km) in 10 minutes. It also has a standard 11.5 kW onboard AC charger, with an optional 19.2 kW unit available. It is equipped with a CCS Type 1 charging port that is compatible with North American Tesla Supercharger charging stations with a NACS adapter.

The Optiq has a curb weight of 5,192 lb (2,355 kg) and is rated to tow up to 1,500 lb (680 kg). In the US, the Optiq will come with 20-inch wheels and optional 21-inch wheels will be available.

Sales

YearChina
20242,854 [8]

References

  1. ↑ Buder, Moritz (October 10, 2022). "This Could be the Cadillac Optiq, and it Could Be a Performance Beast". TopSpeed.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Instagram".
  3. 1 2 Opletal, Jiri (July 14, 2023). "Cadillac Optiq SUV is a new EV only for China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  4. ↑ Lopez, Jonathan (January 22, 2025). "2025 Cadillac Optiq Deliveries Now Under Way". GM Authority. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  5. ↑ "2025 Cadillac Optiq Is the Lyriq's Smaller Electric-SUV Sibling". Car and Driver. November 17, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  6. ↑ Centeno, Deivis (April 30, 2024). "All-New 2025 Cadillac Optiq Officially Launches In China" . Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  7. ↑ Wayland, Michael (November 17, 2023). "Cadillac reveals its new entry-level EV, a compact crossover called the Optiq". CNBC. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  8. ↑ "December, 2024 auto sales ranking of Models from USA's brands _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
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