Comparison
Cadillac Optiq vs Tesla Model Y
Standard vs Premium RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Tesla Model Y 357 mi vs 317 mi
Best value Tesla Model Y $45,990 vs $49,995
Faster charging Tesla Model Y 33 min vs 40 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model Y $4,950 vs $3,850
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Tesla Model Y
357 mi vs 317 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model Y
$129/mi vs $158/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model Y
33 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
250 Wh/mi vs 321 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model Y
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tesla Model Y
5.4 s vs 5.7 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Standard | Premium RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $49,995 | $45,990 (better) |
| Range | 317 mi | 357 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh | 250 Wh/mi • 4 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 90 kWh (better) | 79 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 250 kW (better) |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 40 min | 33 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 64.1 | 82 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 74 mi | 101 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 158 $/mi | 129 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 5.7 s | 5.4 s (better) |
| Top speed | 131 mph (better) | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft | 30 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 3,527 lb (better) |
Pick the Cadillac Optiq if…
- None of the specs we track favor it by a meaningful margin. Choose it for price offers, dealer access, or features outside this table.
Pick the Tesla Model Y if…
- You want the lower price: $45,990 vs $49,995 to start, $4,005 less.
- You drive long days: 357 vs 317 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $3,850 vs $4,950 in energy over 5 years.
- You tow: rated for 3,527 lb vs 1,499 lb.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
5-year energy cost: Cadillac Optiq vs Tesla Model Y
| Charging mix | Cadillac Optiq | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi | 250 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,650 | $2,850 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,950 | $3,850 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,250 | $8,000 |
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 | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 216 mi | 243 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 189 mi | 212 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 80 min | about 65 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
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.
Related comparisons
All comparisons Ford Mustang Mach-E Cadillac Optiq vs Ford Mustang Mach-E • Tesla Model Y vs Ford Mustang Mach-E ›
Chevrolet Blazer EV Cadillac Optiq vs Chevrolet Blazer EV • Tesla Model Y vs Chevrolet Blazer EV ›
Volkswagen ID.4 Cadillac Optiq vs Volkswagen ID.4 • Tesla Model Y vs Volkswagen ID.4 ›
Hyundai Ioniq9 Cadillac Optiq vs Hyundai Ioniq9 • Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai Ioniq9 ›
Honda Prologue Cadillac Optiq vs Honda Prologue • Tesla Model Y vs Honda Prologue ›