Cadillac has begun taking orders for its all-electric Optiq SUV in Germany, France, Sweden and Switzerland, with customer deliveries scheduled to start in February 2026, the company said. Prices for the compact premium EV start at €65,000 in Germany, offering a WLTP-certified range of up to 425 kilometres.
The Optiq will be available in two trims—Premium Luxury and Premium Sport—both featuring a 75-kWh battery and dual-motor all-wheel drive. Cadillac said the powertrain delivers a peak output of 224 kW and 480 Nm of torque, enabling acceleration from 0 to 100 kph in 6.3 seconds and a top speed of 184 kph. Fast charging allows the battery to recharge from 10 to 80 percent in about 36 minutes.
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The model incorporates driver-focused technologies such as ‘Regen On Demand’, allowing deceleration via a steering wheel paddle, and ‘One-Pedal Driving’, which recovers energy during braking. Selectable drive modes—Tour, Sport, Snow/Ice, and My Mode—offer customizable handling and braking dynamics. Design features include a coupe-like silhouette, panoramic fixed-glass roof, laser-etched black crystal grille, and aerodynamic proportions aimed at balancing efficiency with Cadillac’s bold aesthetic.
Inside, the Optiq integrates sustainable materials such as PaperWood veneer made from tulip wood and recycled newspaper, along with Tide fabric derived from recycled polyester. The interior also features a 33-inch curved 9K LED display, which Cadillac says is the largest in its segment. “Optiq is one of the most exciting projects I’ve led,” said John Cockburn, Cadillac’s Chief Engineer. “Our chassis team integrated European-specific tires, suspension components, and Brembo brakes, all precisely tuned to excel on European roads.”
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The Cadillac Optiq has also earned a five-star rating in Euro NCAP safety testing, reflecting strong results across multiple categories. The vehicle achieved scores of 83 percent for Adult Occupant Protection, 81 percent for Child Occupant Protection, 76 percent for Vulnerable Road User protection, and 74 percent for Safety Assist—placing it ahead of several other small EVs in the European market.
“There have been times in the past when U.S. vehicles have fallen well short of the safety standards European consumers take for granted. But the performance of the Cadillac shows that America’s car makers can hold their own against the establishment from Europe and Asia,” said Dr. Aled Williams, Programme Director at Euro NCAP.
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The Optiq was first unveiled in May 2024, marking Cadillac’s renewed focus on the European market. The European version differs from the U.S. model, which uses an 85-kWh lithium-ion NCMA battery. Cadillac recently also confirmed the high-performance Optiq-V variant, rated at over 380 kW, though technical details for that version have so far only been released for the U.S. market.
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