Comparison
Cadillac Optiq vs Hyundai Ioniq9
Standard vs Ioniq 9 RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Hyundai Ioniq9 335 mi vs 317 mi
Best value Cadillac Optiq $49,995 vs $58,955
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq9 24 min vs 40 min
5-yr energy Cadillac Optiq $4,950 vs $5,700
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
335 mi vs 317 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Optiq
$158/mi vs $176/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
24 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Optiq
321 Wh/mi vs 370 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Cadillac Optiq
5.7 s vs 8.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | Hyundai Ioniq9 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Standard | Ioniq 9 RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $49,995 (better) | $58,955 |
| Range | 317 mi | 335 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh (better) | 370 Wh/mi • 2.7 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 90 kWh | 107 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 235 kW (better) |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 40 min | 24 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 64.1 | 85.8 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 74 mi | 127 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 158 $/mi (better) | 176 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 5.7 s (better) | 8.4 s |
| Top speed | 131 mph (better) | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft (better) | 22 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 5,512 lb (better) |
Pick the Cadillac Optiq if…
- You want the lower price: $49,995 vs $58,955 to start, $8,960 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,950 vs $5,700 in energy over 5 years.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.7 vs 8.4 seconds.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq9 if…
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 24 vs 40 minutes.
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
- You tow: rated for 5,512 lb vs 1,499 lb.
5-year energy cost: Cadillac Optiq vs Hyundai Ioniq9
| Charging mix | Cadillac Optiq | Hyundai Ioniq9 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi | 370 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,650 | $4,200 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,950 | $5,700 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,250 | $11,850 |
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 | Hyundai Ioniq9 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 216 mi | 228 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 189 mi | 199 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| 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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