Cadillac’s newest electric SUVs have surpassed official U.S. government range estimates in independent testing, offering buyers more driving distance than advertised, according to results published by Edmunds.
The entry-level Optiq Sport 2, equipped with an 85 kWh battery, is rated at 302 miles by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In Edmunds’ real-world testing, however, the vehicle managed 339 miles, or about 12% more, while achieving better energy efficiency than the EPA rating.
The three-row Vistiq 900 E4, with a 102 kWh battery and an EPA rating of 305 miles, covered 334 miles during testing – about 9% above its official figure. “With both electric SUVs driving over 330 miles during real-world range tests, the Optiq and Vistiq are both great options for buyers looking for an efficient luxury electric SUV,” Edmunds said in its report.
Cadillac, part of General Motors, has expanded its EV portfolio this year to include the Optiq, Lyriq, Vistiq, Escalade IQ, and Celestiq models, as well as performance variants. The brand reported its best first-half sales since 2008 and said it now has an electric option in nearly every SUV segment.
The Optiq, comparable in size to Tesla’s Model Y, starts at $54,390, while the Vistiq begins at $79,090 with all-wheel drive standard. Both models are currently eligible for U.S. EV incentives of at least $10,000, Cadillac said.