Comparison
Cadillac Optiq vs Chevrolet Blazer EV
Standard vs FWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Cadillac Optiq 317 mi vs 312 mi
Best value Chevrolet Blazer EV $44,700 vs $49,995
Faster charging Chevrolet Blazer EV 38 min vs 40 min
5-yr energy About even $4,950 vs $5,000
Winner by category
5 categories comparedRange winner
Cadillac Optiq
317 mi vs 312 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$143/mi vs $158/mi
Charging winner
Chevrolet Blazer EV
38 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Optiq
321 Wh/mi vs 323 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Optiq
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | Chevrolet Blazer EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Standard | FWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $49,995 | $44,700 (better) |
| Range | 317 mi (better) | 312 mi |
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh (better) | 323 Wh/mi • 3.1 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 90 kWh (better) | 85 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 40 min | 38 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 64.1 | 64.7 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 74 mi (better) | 73 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 158 $/mi | 143 $/mi (better) |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft (better) | 25 cu ft |
Pick the Cadillac Optiq if…
- Slight edge on range: 317 vs 312 miles of rated range.
- Slight edge on running costs: about $4,950 vs $5,000 in energy over 5 years.
Pick the Chevrolet Blazer EV if…
- You want the lower price: $44,700 vs $49,995 to start, $5,295 less.
5-year energy cost: Cadillac Optiq vs Chevrolet Blazer EV
| Charging mix | Cadillac Optiq | Chevrolet Blazer EV |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi | 323 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,650 | $3,650 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,950 | $5,000 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,250 | $10,350 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Cadillac Optiq | Chevrolet Blazer EV | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 216 mi | 212 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 189 mi | 186 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 80 min | about 75 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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