Comparison
Cadillac Optiq vs Dodge Charger EV
Standard vs Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Cadillac Optiq 317 mi vs 267 mi
Best value Cadillac Optiq $49,995 vs $72,495
Faster charging Cadillac Optiq 40 min vs 44 min
5-yr energy Cadillac Optiq $4,950 vs $6,050
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Cadillac Optiq
317 mi vs 267 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Optiq
$158/mi vs $272/mi
Charging winner
Cadillac Optiq
40 min vs 44 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Optiq
321 Wh/mi vs 391 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Optiq
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Dodge Charger EV
3.3 s vs 5.7 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | Dodge Charger EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Standard | Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $49,995 (better) | $72,495 |
| Range | 317 mi (better) | 267 mi |
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh (better) | 391 Wh/mi • 2.56 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 90 kWh | 93.9 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 150 kW | 183 kW (better) |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 40 min (better) | 44 min |
| Roadtrip score | 64.1 (better) | 50.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 74 mi (better) | 57 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 158 $/mi (better) | 272 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 5.7 s | 3.3 s (better) |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft (better) | 23 cu ft |
Pick the Cadillac Optiq if…
- You want the lower price: $49,995 vs $72,495 to start, $22,500 less.
- You drive long days: 317 vs 267 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,950 vs $6,050 in energy over 5 years.
Pick the Dodge Charger EV if…
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.3 vs 5.7 seconds.
5-year energy cost: Cadillac Optiq vs Dodge Charger EV
| Charging mix | Cadillac Optiq | Dodge Charger EV |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi | 391 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,650 | $4,450 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,950 | $6,050 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,250 | $12,500 |
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 | Dodge Charger EV | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 216 mi | 182 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 189 mi | 159 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 80 min | about 130 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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