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Cadillac Unveils Optiq-V and Lyriq-V Performance SUVs

Production of the Optiq-V begins in autumn 2025 equipped with NACS ports for Tesla Supercharger access.

Mit dem Cadillay Lyriq-V greifen die Amerikaner die Platzhirsche um BMW und Tesla an.
Cadillac Optiq erhält sportliches Top-Modell

Overview

  • Optiq-V pairs dual electric motors for 382 kW (519 PS) and 880 Nm torque in Velocity Max mode to sprint from 0 to 96 km/h in 3.5 seconds on an 85 kWh battery rated at 442 km EPA range.
  • Production of the Optiq-V starts in autumn 2025 for North America, the Middle East and Israel, making it the first GM vehicle with a native NACS charging port.
  • Lyriq-V European pricing begins at €108,809 in Germany with France at €110,184 and Switzerland at CHF 112,771 ahead of customer deliveries from November 2025.
  • Lyriq-V delivers 459 kW of all-wheel-drive output and 880 Nm torque to reach 0–100 km/h in 3.3 seconds on a 102 kWh (91 kWh net) battery for an estimated 460 km WLTP range.
  • Each V-Series model includes track-inspired upgrades such as adaptive dampers, launch control, carbon-fiber accents and exclusive V-Series styling cues.