Comparison
Cadillac Optiq vs GMC Sierra EV
Standard vs Denali Max Range: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range GMC Sierra EV 478 mi vs 317 mi
Best value Cadillac Optiq $49,995 vs $98,800
Faster charging Cadillac Optiq 40 min vs 50 min
5-yr energy Cadillac Optiq $4,950 vs $7,650
Winner by category
5 categories comparedRange winner
GMC Sierra EV
478 mi vs 317 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Optiq
$158/mi vs $207/mi
Charging winner
Cadillac Optiq
40 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Optiq
321 Wh/mi vs 495 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
GMC Sierra EV
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | GMC Sierra EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Standard | Denali Max Range |
| MSRP (USD) | $49,995 (better) | $98,800 |
| Range | 317 mi | 478 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh (better) | 495 Wh/mi • 2.02 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 90 kWh | 215 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Truck |
| DC max | 150 kW | 350 kW (better) |
| AC max | 12 kW | 19 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 40 min (better) | 50 min |
| Roadtrip score | 64.1 | 76.9 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 74 mi | 91 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 158 $/mi (better) | 207 $/mi |
| Top speed | 131 mph (better) | 106 mph |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft | 57.5 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 10,000 lb (better) |
Pick the Cadillac Optiq if…
- You want the lower price: $49,995 vs $98,800 to start, $48,805 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 40 vs 50 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,950 vs $7,650 in energy over 5 years.
Pick the GMC Sierra EV if…
- You drive long days: 478 vs 317 miles of rated range.
- You haul gear: 57.5 vs 26 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 10,000 lb vs 1,499 lb.
5-year energy cost: Cadillac Optiq vs GMC Sierra EV
| Charging mix | Cadillac Optiq | GMC Sierra EV |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi | 495 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,650 | $5,600 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,950 | $7,650 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,250 | $15,850 |
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 | GMC Sierra EV | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 216 mi | 325 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 189 mi | 284 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 1 |
| Time spent charging | about 80 min | about 50 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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