Comparison
Cadillac Optiq vs Chevrolet Equinox EV
Standard vs FWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Chevrolet Equinox EV 319 mi vs 317 mi
Best value Chevrolet Equinox EV $34,995 vs $49,995
Faster charging Chevrolet Equinox EV 38 min vs 40 min
5-yr energy Chevrolet Equinox EV $4,950 vs $4,800
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
319 mi vs 317 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$110/mi vs $158/mi
Charging winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
38 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
311 Wh/mi vs 321 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tie
Seats, cargo, and tow capacity are about even
Performance winner
Cadillac Optiq
5.7 s vs 7.7 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | Chevrolet Equinox EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Standard | FWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $49,995 | $34,995 (better) |
| Range | 317 mi | 319 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh | 311 Wh/mi • 3.22 mi/kWh (better) |
| 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 | 66.3 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 74 mi | 76 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 158 $/mi | 110 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 5.7 s (better) | 7.7 s |
| Top speed | 131 mph (better) | 118 mph |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft | 26 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 1,499 lb |
Pick the Cadillac Optiq if…
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.7 vs 7.7 seconds.
Pick the Chevrolet Equinox EV if…
- You want the lower price: $34,995 vs $49,995 to start, $15,000 less.
5-year energy cost: Cadillac Optiq vs Chevrolet Equinox EV
| Charging mix | Cadillac Optiq | Chevrolet Equinox EV |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi | 311 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,650 | $3,500 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,950 | $4,800 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,250 | $9,950 |
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 Equinox EV | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 216 mi | 217 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 189 mi | 190 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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