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Cadillac · 2026BEVBattery Electric
Optiq
The smallest electric Cadillac — the brand's new entry point
The Optiq brings the Lyriq's design and cabin into a smaller, cheaper package, with an 85 kWh pack and standard all-wheel drive. The pick for anyone wanting an electric Cadillac at city size.
- 400
- PLANNED KM
- 300
- HP
- 6s
- 0-100
- 150
- kW DC
A closer look
In detail
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Source: Cadillac official media
A clearer buying decision
Availability and regional dealers
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Your market
UAE
Available in your market
This model has confirmed market availability.
Confirmed markets
Kuwait
Cadillac Alghanim
Saudi Arabia
Aljomaih Automotive
UAE
Al Ghandi Auto
Qatar
Mannai Automotive
Bahrain
National Motor Company (NMC)
Oman
Oman Trading Establishment (OTE)
Official manufacturer video
Luxury in motion
See the design and road presence in a dedicated film chapter, separate from the official photo gallery.
Captions when available
Through members' eyes
Cadillac Optiq, as people actually see it
The photos above are the manufacturer's: studio light, retouched. These came off members' phones — in the street, in a showroom, in an owner's driveway.
Nobody has photographed this car yet.
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If it landed in your market at this price — would you buy the Cadillac Optiq?
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Technical Specs
- Official range
- 483 km
- Real Range (Gulf-tested)
- 400 km
- Power
- 300 HP
- Torque
- 480 Nm
- 0-100 km/h
- 6 s
- Top Speed
- 190 km/h
- Battery Capacity
- 85 kWh
- DC Fast Charging
- 150 kW
- AC Charging
- 11.5 kW
- Fast-charge time (10–80%)
- 35 min
EPA · ≈541 km on the WLTP basis
Price reference for comparison
Approximate price reference
≈ 191,000 AEDto ≈ 250,700 AED
≈ EstimatedUpdated July 2026
This is an indicative new-model range by market and trim, not the price of a vehicle listed on EV Gulf.
An in-app alert the moment the Gulf price moves or appears.
In the Gulf
Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)
Gulf Pros
- Standard AWD and a 728 L boot
- The cheapest way into an electric Cadillac
Watch out for
- Only 150 kW DC
- The shortest range in Cadillac's electric family
📖 Complete Owner's Guide for Cadillac Optiq
Voice commands matched to the car's actual market and language · Gulf tips · hidden hacks · ADAS · quick tasks.
Guide to charging
What to know about charging your Cadillac Optiq in the Gulf.
Home charging · AC
11.5 kW
~ 8 hours from 0 to 100%
Ideal for overnight charging. The right Wallbox power depends on your market's electricity supply.
Size your home charger →Fast charging · DC
150 kW
Fast charging in 35 minutes
Compatibility depends on the car variant's port and the network. Check the connector and operator app before travelling; heat may reduce charging speed.
Charging cost (estimate)
≈ 25.373 AED
Full charge at home
An estimate based on home electricity rates in your market. Public charging usually costs more but is much faster.
Explore charging stations
Open the map to verify the connector, compatibility, and status source for each station before travelling.
Open the charging map →What would your week with Optiq look like?
Try your daily driving and estimate energy, charging time and cost. No account or location sharing needed.
Indicative home rate for UAE; adjust to your bill.
Weekly driving
410 km50Day 1
50Day 2
50Day 3
50Day 4
50Day 5
80Day 6
80Day 7
- Energy from charger
- 96.8 kWh
- Equivalent 20–80% sessions
- 2
- Estimated time plugged in
- 13.8 hours
- Weekly energy cost
- AED 29.04
How is this calculated?
Five regular days and two days off. Listed Gulf range: 400 km; battery: 85 kWh. Assumed charging efficiency: 90%. Home time uses the lower of charger and vehicle AC power; public charging assumes half peak power on average. Sessions are rounded-up weekly equivalents to replenish consumption, not a first-week itinerary; starting charge and habits change visit counts. Time excludes queues and travel to chargers. Heat, speed and air conditioning affect results.
Practical tips for Gulf drivers
EV ownership in the Gulf brings heat, Ramadan, sand and long roads. These are general practical tips; each model’s experience depends on its variant and market.
Prayer times and charging
Choose a compatible station near your destination, and check access hours and operating status in the operator app before arrival.
Ramadan
Check station occupancy in the operator app and choose a quieter time when possible.
Sand and dust
Inspect the charge port and cooling vents after dusty conditions, and follow your car’s cleaning schedule.
Cross-border travel
For trips between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, use verified compatible chargers on your route, with a backup stop and a safe arrival reserve.
Insurance and maintenance
Compare insurance and maintenance schedules for the specific model and dealer. Prices and intervals vary between vehicles.
EV Gulf Score
63
/ 100
Heat range35%71
Charging25%44
Value20%34
Dealer support20%100
How the score works (published formula)
A weighted average of four pillars from catalogue data only: Heat range 35% (from the Real-Range Index), Charging 25% (power + 10–80% time), Value 20% (price vs its body-class median), Dealer support 20% (Gulf markets with an official dealer). A pillar with no data is dropped and weights renormalise — no number is invented. Pure EVs only.
Real-Range Index
71
/ 100
Summer real range · 45°C
288–356 km
Typically ~342 km — that's 71% of the 483 km rated range.
Based on a vetted Gulf real-world range + the published heat model.
Method & rankingBattery health
estimated100%Excellent
This year's model — the pack is near full capacity.
85 kWh8y warranty left
Battery registry — method & reportsAt 130 km/h333 km69% of the official figure — 245 Wh/km · modeled, not measured
Same speed, 45°C summer288 kmHeat Score 71/100 — Strong
10 minutes of charging+69 kmFrom the claimed 35-minute charge
A full charge at home≈ 8 hOn a 11.5 kW wallbox — one overnight
The Field · Real-world
Owner experiences
Real numbers from owners — not the manufacturer's brochure.
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Log your experienceAfter-sales
Official agent in your market
Warranty, servicing and parts run through a factory-appointed agent.
- Agent in UAE
- Al Ghandi Auto
- Vehicle warranty
- 3 years
- Battery warranty
- 8 years
Dubai
From owners and the community
Cadillac Optiq discussions
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Available in
Gulf countries where Optiq is currently available
- Kuwait
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Qatar
- Bahrain
- Oman
Where to buy the Optiq
Cadillac dealers in UAE — with official links.
- Al Ghandi AutoOfficialLyriqOptiqDubaiOfficial site
How it stacks up
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Cadillac Optiq vs its rivals
Same body and powertrain, closest on price
- Cadillac OptiqCadillacBattery85 kWh
- GULF RANGE
- 400 km
- DC PEAK
- 150 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 6 s
- POWER
- 300 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- —
Li Auto i9Li AutoBattery101 kWh- CLTC RANGE
- 705 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- 4.9 s
- POWER
- 536 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥369,800
XPeng G9XPengBattery—- GULF RANGE
- 470 km
- DC PEAK
- 525 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 6.4 s
- POWER
- —
- CHINA PRICE
- —
IM Motors LS7IM MotorsBattery100 kWh- GULF RANGE
- 440 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- 4.5 s
- POWER
- 570 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- —
AITO M8 BEV Max+ Long RangeAITOBattery100 kWh- GULF RANGE
- 530 km
- DC PEAK
- 290 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 7.5 s
- POWER
- 309 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥359,800
China list price before shipping & duties · range on the stated test cycle
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