The entry point of Cadillac’s electric lineup competes in the highly contested compact crossover segment. Last year, the Optiq saw a boost in power, now offering 311 horsepower in the rear-wheel-drive model and 440 horsepower in the dual-motor all-wheel-drive version. The big news for 2026, however, is the arrival of the high-performance Optiq-V variant, flexing its muscles with 519 horsepower and 650 ft-lb of torque underfoot. As for range, it spans from 402 km for the performance model to 510 km for the rear-wheel-drive version.