The Lyriq-V comes in at a monster 5,980 pounds, while the Optiq-V weighs 5,445 lbs - that 535-pound difference could make the Optiq-V feel more responsive through the corners.

The hands-free driver assistance system is intimidating at first but also impressive and one of the best systems on the road ...

Cadillac Optiq vs. Lyriq vs. Vistiq: Motors, Power, and Performance For 2025, the Optiq will be equipped with a dual-motor AWD powertrain designated by a 450E4 badge. This setup produces 300 hp ...

Cadillac claims to have already achieved “EV leader” status this year with a full lineup of luxury electric SUVs ...

The entry-level EV is still more expensive than the outgoing gas XT4, but the RWD option expands its appeal in Sun Belt ...

2026 Cadillac Optiq-V Leans on the Lyriq. Cadillac’s latest electric V-Series machine makes 519 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. By Wesley Wren Published: Jun 09, 2025 9:00 AM EDT.

Assuming this is what shows up on window stickers later this year, the 2025 Lyriq climbs by $1,400 compared to 2024, and will be $5,600 more expensive than the Optiq Luxury 1. The base Lyriq comes ...

Cadillac expanded the V series to include EVs with the Lyriq-V in 2025. The Cadillac Optiq-V is expected to join the lineup later this year, as a 2026 model year vehicle.

John Roth, VP of global Cadillac, said during a July 10 media briefing that the company is capable of adjusting EV plans as ...

However, the Lyriq-V won’t be the only battery-powered V-Series model on offer, as The General is also working on a new high-performance version of the Lyriq’s little brother, the Cadillac Optiq.