Cadillac teases a V-badged Optiq SUV

The Optiq-V is coming aboriginal this year.

Cadillac’s all-electric Optiq SUV volition person the coveted V badge aboriginal this year, the automaker confirmed today. It volition beryllium the 2nd EV successful Cadillac’s lineup to articulation the performance-attuned V-series, aft the uncover of the Lyriq-V earlier this year.

The 2026 Optiq-V volition beryllium portion of the 5th procreation Cadillac’s V-series portfolio, the institution announced. The institution besides emphasized agility, suspension, steering, and “an exhilarating driving experience.” More details, including specs, range, and show capabilities, volition beryllium released aboriginal this year.

The modular Optiq was archetypal revealed past twelvemonth arsenic a compact electrical SUV starting astatine $54,000. The 2025 Optiq sports an 85kWh artillery battalion that tin adhd astir 79 miles of scope successful 10 minutes erstwhile plugged successful to a DC accelerated charger, for a full scope estimation of 300 miles. It’s a two-row, five-seat crossover that shares a level with the Chevrolet Equinox EV. 

The Optiq is apt a bully acceptable for the V-series due to the fact that it was designed to beryllium a sportier thrust than astir compact SUVs, with low-rolling tires, diffusers, and a rear spoiler. The dual-motor setup puts retired 300 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque — two show specs apt to get a large upgrade successful the V-badged version. (By comparison, the Lyriq-V tin enactment retired 615 hp, 650 lb-ft of torque, and accelerate from zero to 60mph successful conscionable 3.3 seconds — besting the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing’s acceleration by a tenth of a second.)

The Optiq-V volition astir apt get each the goodies packed into the Lyriq-V, specified arsenic traction absorption features and a “unique dependable experience” that simulates an motor growl. Thanks to their quick, seamless acceleration and aerodynamic shapes, EVs are a large acceptable successful the show segment. Indeed, BMW, Mercedes, and Audi each person performance-geared EVs for sale. Cadillac would beryllium the latest to adhd its ain rotation connected plug-in power.