Cadillac OPTIQ priced from $80K
US brand’s smallest electric SUV has been unveiled in Melbourne; on sale soonThe News
The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ compact SUV has been unveiled this week and will be on sale “shortly” from $80,000 (plus on-road costs) as the US car-maker’s smallest and most affordable model in its electric-only line-up.
The Key Details
- Cadillac OPTIQ compact electric SUV unveiled in Melbourne
- Priced from $80,000 before on-road costs
- Estimated 224kW/480Nm from dual-motor AWD; 425km of EV range
- Preliminary details revealed
- On sale “shortly”
The Finer Details
Revealed ahead of the brand’s inaugural Formula 1 Grand Prix race in Melbourne, the all-new OPTIQ arrives as the smallest model in Cadillac's EV line-up.
Set to slot below the LYRIQ – the brand’s first and only model currently on sale Down Under from $122,000 – the OPTIQ will start from $80,000 (plus ORCs) and rival the likes of the BMW iX3, Volvo EX30 and inbound Polestar 4, among others.
Available with a dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) powertrain good for an estimated 224kW/480Nm, the fitment of a 75kWh lithium-ion battery is said to bring around 425km of range from a full battery.
The OPTIQ will come fully loaded with equipment, including 21-inch alloy wheels, Brembo brakes up front, a premium 19-speaker AKG Studio sound system, panoramic glass roof, wireless phone charging pad, a 33-inch display with in-built Google capability and over-the-air updates (plus eight years of complimentary connected services) and powered seats with heating, ventilation and massage function feature up front.
A suite of safety gear includes seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane assist with departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, and more.
A host of drive modes including Tour, Snow/Ice, Sport and MyMode will also be offered, as well as regenerative braking with one-pedal driving mode.
The Road Ahead
Beyond the US brand promising Australian sales of the OPTIQ will kick off “shortly”, there’s no exact ETA for first customer deliveries.
For those interested – and in or willing to travel to Sydney – GM says customers can explore the OPTIQ, LYRIQ and VISTIQ at its Cadillac Experience Centre in Sydney. Alternatively, the OPTIQ will be available to view at this week’s GP in Melbourne.
How much does the 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ cost?
OPTIQ – $80,000
*Prices exclude on-road costs
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