Cadillac Optiq Premium Sport electric AWD automatic
Sustainability rating
2026
67%
8.1
10
Clean Air
Exhaust emissions
good
10.0
10
good
10.010
| NMHC | NOX | NH3 | CO | PN | PM | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal test (WLTP) | 8.08 | ||||||
| Warm weather | 10.010 | ||||||
| Highway | 10.010 | ||||||
| Winter cold start | 10.010 | ||||||
| Winter warm start | 10.010 |
good
10.010
| NMHC | NOX | NH3 | CO | PN | PM | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real-world mixed drive | 10.010 | ||||||
| Short city trip | 10.010 | ||||||
| Congestion | 2.02 |
Non-exhaust emissions
marginal
5.5
10
marginal
2.16
| Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Influence of mass | 0.13 | |
| Wheel alignment | 1.01 | |
| Accelerator response | 1.02 |
adequate
4.56
| Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake dust mitigation | 0.04 | |
| Brake dust containment | 0.06 | |
| Recuperative braking - warm test | 4.56 |
Additional Life Cycle Assessment information
marginal
4.9
10
Pollutants
*Exhaust emissions are not contributing to the score in Additional Life Cycle Assessment information because they are scored in the Exhaust emissions section above.
5.4
10
Energy Efficiency
Energy demand
adequate
5.7
10
adequate
8.310
Legal test (WLTP)
19.9
kWh/100 km
Warm weather
21
kWh/100 km
Highway
32
kWh/100 km
Winter cold start
39.9
kWh/100 km
Winter warm start
29.5
kWh/100 km
adequate
6.310
Total LCA energy consumption
*Direct propulsion energy share is not shown, it is included in ‘Fuel/energy supply’
Energy source share in total LCA consumption
Rolling resistance
weak
0.3
10
6.9
10
Greenhouse Gases
Exhaust GHG emissions
good
10.0
10
In laboratory
Legal test (WLTP)
0
g CO₂-eq./km
Warm weather
0
g CO₂-eq./km
Highway
0
g CO₂-eq./km
Winter cold start
0
g CO₂-eq./km
Winter warm start
0
g CO₂-eq./km
Additional Life Cycle Assessment information
weak
2.3
10
Total LCA GHG Emissions
*The scoring does not consider the direct exhaust GHG emissions at the tailpipe, because they are scored separately in ‘Exhaust GHG emissions’ above.
Vehicle Life Cycle Average Emissions 41 (+/-)
(Best 35 | Worst 43)
Specifications
- Vehicle class Small SUV
- System power/torque 223 kW/480 Nm
- Engine size n.a.
- Declared consumption 19.9 kWh/100 km
- Declared driving range Overall 425 km City 577 km
- Declared CO2 n.a.
- Declared battery capacity Usable (net) 75.0 kWh Installed (gross) 80.6 kWh
- Mass 2,376 kg
- Heating concept Waste heat & PTC heater & heat pump
- Tyres 275/40R21
- Emissions class AX
- Tested car 3GYK38MV9SS24XXXX
- Publication date
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Driving Experience
Consumption & Range
adequate
Estimated actual consumption
What consumption can be expected in real world conditions?
poor
| Conditions | Urban | Rural | Highway | Mixed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm weather |
21.1
|
21.6
|
25.7
|
22.4
|
kWh/100 km
|
| Cold winter |
39.4
|
29.6
|
34.5
|
34.7
|
kWh/100 km
|
Driving range
What driving range can be expected in real world conditions?
adequate
| Conditions | Urban | Rural | Highway | Mixed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm weather | 407 | 398 | 334 | 383 |
km
|
| Cold winter | 218 | 290 | 249 | 248 |
km
|
Accuracy of display
Is the consumption figure on the display correct?
adequate
Cold Winter Performance
good
Driving range benefit of pre-warming
How much further can you drive in winter, if the car is pre-warmed?
good
| Type | Driving Range Benefit | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Urban trip | + 143km | |
| Mixed trip | + 76km |
Cabin heating
Does the vehicle get warm quickly in winter?
good
| Type | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Head area |
373s
|
408s
|
| Footwell |
157s
|
The rear footwell area left reached the temperature in 118 seconds and in the right in 86 seconds.
Additional heating functions
What functions can be used to improve heating comfort?
| Y/N | Fitment | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat pump | Standard | |
| Seat heating front | Standard | |
| Seat heating rear | Standard | |
| Steering wheel heating | Standard | |
| Scheduled pre-heating of seats | Standard | |
| Scheduled steering wheel pre-heating | Standard | |
| Scheduled cabin air pre-heating | Standard | |
| Smart cabin heating management | Standard |
Cabin thermal insulation
How well does the cabin maintain its temperature?
good
Good
Adequate
Poor
Charging Capability
poor
Battery pre-conditioning
Does the vehicle have the ability to optimize the battery temperature for fast charging?
| Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery pre-conditioning |
Fast charging
poor
Charging time
How quickly can the battery charge?
Recharged range gain per charging time
How long do you need to fast charge to drive a certain distance?
Charging power
How quickly does energy flow into the battery, depending on its charge level?
Home charging efficiency
Is charging at home efficiently utilizing the energy withdrawn from the grid?
adequate
| Home charging efficiency |
89%
|
|
| Maximum home charging power | 22 kW |
Bidirectional charging
How capable is the vehicle of supplying energy from its battery to other devices or systems?
poor
Power output
Not available
Compatibility
|
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
The inlet or the interior socket can provide AC power through an electrical domestic socket.
|
Vehicle-to-Household (V2H)
The vehicle can provide power to a household through a charger.
|
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
The vehicle can return power to the grid.
|
Grid Integration
|
Basic
No integration (just a socket for a stand-alone load). No scheduling option. Very basic visualisation.
|
Limited
Energy management system through the vehicle app (timers availability and power monitoring). Dedicated interface in the car, with mobile app monitoring.
|
Advanced
Advanced: Advanced settings available such as tariff and consumption control, linked to distributor energy prices. Advanced real time energy flow visualization. AI powered suggestions for optimal usage.
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Green NCAP comments
The estimated real-world consumption values of the Optiq are rated as ‘poor' in both the warm and cold weather tests. With the 75 kWh battery (usable capacity), however, the driving range improves to 'adequate'. While the consumption values shown on the display can generally be trusted, the deviations between measured and displayed figures in cold weather testing are huge. Drivers need to remember that the display figures do not reflect the energy amount charged from the grid, but only the energy the vehicle uses from its battery. The amount needed to charge it is naturally higher.
- The estimated real-world consumption values of the Optiq are rated as ‘poor' in both the warm and cold weather tests. With the 75 kWh battery (usable capacity), however, the driving range improves to 'adequate'. While the consumption values shown on the display can generally be trusted, the deviations between measured and displayed figures in cold weather testing are huge. Drivers need to remember that the display figures do not reflect the energy amount charged from the grid, but only the energy the vehicle uses from its battery. The amount needed to charge it is naturally higher.
- The heating performance of the car in ‑7°C cold start conditions is good and the very quick heat-up in all footwell areas is impressive. The Optiq's driving range can benefit well from preconditioning prior to a cold weather trip, while it is still plugged in. This way, an additional 143 km of range can be gained in urban trips. For a mixed trip, the figure is 76 km. The cabin thermal insulation is good and helps the vehicle retain the warmth in the car, reducing energy consumption in cold weather. The big Cadillac is equipped as standard with a series of heating functions, which can help effectively provide thermal comfort at lower energy cost. A smart cabin heating management reduces the energy demand by reducing the heat flow to non-occupied seats.
- The standard home AC charging efficiency is adequate, while the fast DC charging is relatively slow and is rated as poor. Convenient for drivers is the possibility to activate the battery preconditioning prior to a fast-charging event not only through the navigation system, but also manually by pressing a button. The Optiq does not provide any bidirectional charging functionalities.
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Our verdict
The Cadillac Optiq is a large and luxurious SUV with an empty mass of almost 2.4 tonnes and a large 80.6 kWh battery. Despite the advantages of a fully electric powertrain, the size and the increased consumption values take a toll on the sustainability rating.