Comparison
Cadillac Optiq vs Lexus RZ
Standard vs 350e (18-inch wheels): range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Cadillac Optiq 317 mi vs 301 mi
Best value Lexus RZ $46,000 vs $49,995
Faster charging Lexus RZ 30 min vs 40 min
5-yr energy Lexus RZ $4,950 vs $4,100
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Cadillac Optiq
317 mi vs 301 mi
Value winner
Lexus RZ
$153/mi vs $158/mi
Charging winner
Lexus RZ
30 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Lexus RZ
266 Wh/mi vs 321 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Optiq
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Cadillac Optiq
5.7 s vs 7.1 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Standard | 350e (18-inch wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $49,995 | $46,000 (better) |
| Range | 317 mi (better) | 301 mi |
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh | 266 Wh/mi • 3.76 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 90 kWh (better) | 70.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 40 min | 30 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 64.1 | 75.9 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 74 mi | 93 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 158 $/mi | 153 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 5.7 s (better) | 7.1 s |
| Top speed | 131 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft (better) | 18 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 1,653 lb (better) |
Pick the Cadillac Optiq if…
- You haul gear: 26 vs 18 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.7 vs 7.1 seconds.
Pick the Lexus RZ if…
- You want the lower price: $46,000 vs $49,995 to start, $3,995 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 30 vs 40 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,100 vs $4,950 in energy over 5 years.
5-year energy cost: Cadillac Optiq vs Lexus RZ
| Charging mix | Cadillac Optiq | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi | 266 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,650 | $3,000 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,950 | $4,100 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,250 | $8,500 |
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 | Lexus RZ | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 216 mi | 205 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 189 mi | 179 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 80 min | about 60 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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