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26 Cadillac Optiq-V: EV Boost

A Vicious Upgrade: Meet the 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V

2026 Cadillac Optiq-V brings V-Series performance to the brand’s smallest electric SUV for the first time. This performance-tuned entry-level EV crossover is Cadillac’s latest effort to electrify excitement—both literally and figuratively.

Under the Hood: Power and Performance

Cadillac’s new compact EV doesn’t just look tougher—it backs it up with serious muscle:

519 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque from dual motors
3.5-second 0–60 mph time (in Velocity Max mode)
85-kWh battery with 275-mile range

This is a huge leap from the standard Optiq’s 300 hp and 5.1-second 0–60 time. Even with a smaller battery than the Lyriq-V, the Optiq-V is lighter, more nimble, and faster off the line.

V-Tech: What Makes It Special?

The Optiq-V brings serious performance tech:

V-Mode: Customizes everything from steering feel to launch control
Torque vectoring across both axles
Adaptive suspension with ZF damping control
Brembo brakes (with blue or red caliper options)
Custom performance tires built for canyon carving
Unique EV sound profiles with stealth mode for quiet neighborhoods

Cadillac tested the SUV on real-world twisty roads like Tail of the Dragon to tune it for aggressive handling.

Exterior Design: Sharper, Lower, Meaner

V-worthy styling cues include:

Lower ride height and aggressive body sculpting
New front-end design with V-series diamond mesh grille
Sculpted air inlets for improved aero
Signature etched quarter windows
New color options and black roof
Optional carbon fiber package for spoilers and lower valance

Inside, you’ll find blue seat accents, optional blue seatbelts, and your pick between black with blue or white with blue themes.

Tech Suite: Luxury Meets Innovation

Standard features on the 2026 Optiq-V include:

Super Cruise hands-free driving
33-inch curved LED display
Google Built-in system
19-speaker AKG audio with Dolby Atmos
NACS charging port for full access to Tesla’s Supercharger network

Pricing & Availability

The 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V goes into production this fall, with a starting MSRP of $68,795. It will be sold across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Israel, the Middle East, and Japan.

Cadillac expects a 10% take rate for the V-trim, which mirrors other V-Series models. There’s no official word on a Blackwing version, but insiders suggest “never say never.”