Every Cadillac EV You Can Buy Right Now, From $51,790 to $400,000+
Five electric Cadillacs now span a nearly eightfold price gap. Here's how the Optiq, Lyriq, Vistiq, Escalade IQ, and Celestiq compare on range, power, charging, and value.
Cadillac now sells five electric models in the U.S., priced from $51,790 for the compact Optiq to the low $400,000s for the hand-built Celestiq. All five come standard with Super Cruise, GM's hands-free driver-assistance system. Beyond that, they differ more than the shared styling suggests, down to the model year and the charging plug.
The lineup is also selling. GM says Cadillac passed 100,000 U.S. EV sales at the end of April, with roughly three out of four of those buyers new to the brand. In the second quarter, the automaker reported Cadillac's best-ever Q2 for EV deliveries, led by the Optiq and Vistiq.
Below is how the five stack up today. Prices include destination. Model years are mixed: the Optiq, Lyriq, and Vistiq are already on sale as 2027 models, while the Escalade IQ and Celestiq are still 2026s.
Cadillac EVs compared
| Optiq | Lyriq | Vistiq | Escalade IQ | Celestiq | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact SUV, two rows | Midsize SUV, two rows | Midsize SUV, three rows, up to 7 seats | Full-size SUV, three rows, 7 seats | Hand-built sedan |
| Starting price | $51,790 | $61,195 | $79,495 | $130,300 | Low $400,000s |
| Max range | 317 miles (EPA) | 326 miles (EPA) | 300 miles (EPA) | 465 miles (Cadillac est.) | 303 miles (Cadillac est.) |
| Max output | 519 hp (Optiq-V) | 615 hp (Lyriq-V) | 615 hp (standard) | 750 hp (standard) | 655 hp |
| Quickest 0–60 mph | Not quoted | 3.3 sec (Lyriq-V) | 3.7 sec | 4.7 sec | 3.7 sec |
| Drive | RWD or AWD | RWD or AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Charge port | NACS | NACS (2027) | NACS (2027) | CCS1 (NACS due for 2027) | No NACS announced |
Optiq: the entry point
The Optiq is the smallest and cheapest way into a Cadillac EV. The base Luxury trim uses a single 315-hp rear motor and is EPA-rated at 317 miles. Adding a front motor for all-wheel drive raises output to 440 hp but trims range to 303 miles.
The Optiq-V tops the range with 519 hp, adaptive dampers, and a sport-tuned suspension. Every 2027 Optiq has a native NACS charge port, so it plugs straight into Tesla Superchargers without an adapter.
Lyriq: the middle of the ladder
Cadillac's first EV is now the lineup's most balanced choice. A rear-drive Lyriq makes 365 hp and has the longest EPA-rated range in the lineup outside the Escalade IQ, at 326 miles. The all-wheel-drive version jumps to 515 hp and 319 miles.
The Lyriq-V sits on top with 615 hp, Brembo front brakes, launch control, and a 3.3-second 0–60 mph time. Cadillac calls it the quickest road-legal model it has ever built.
For 2027, the Lyriq gains a NACS port and, per GM Authority, a $200 price increase. According to the same outlet's sources, it will also be GM's last North American EV to support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Vistiq: the family option
The Vistiq is Cadillac's answer for buyers who need a third row but don't want an Escalade-sized footprint or price. Dual-motor all-wheel drive is standard, and so is 615 hp, the same peak output as the Lyriq-V.
That power gets the Vistiq to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, and it can tow up to 5,000 pounds with the right equipment. The catch is range: 300 miles at best, the lowest in the lineup. The top Platinum trim adds air suspension, rear-wheel steering, an augmented-reality head-up display, and night vision.
Escalade IQ: the range leader
The Escalade IQ is the outlier in almost every row of the table. Its battery pack holds more than 200 kWh, and Cadillac estimates 465 miles on a charge. The automaker says that is more than any other electric SUV on sale. The stretched Escalade IQL is about 4.2 inches longer and rated by Cadillac at 460 miles.
It also charges fast. The 800-volt architecture accepts up to 350 kW on a DC fast charger. Output is 750 hp and 785 lb-ft, and four-wheel steering is standard. For a direct rival, see our Genesis GV90 vs. Escalade IQ comparison.
The one gap is the plug. The 2026 model still uses a CCS1 port. GM Authority reports that GM has confirmed a NACS port for the 2027 Escalade IQ and IQL.
Celestiq: not really a shopping decision
The Celestiq is a commissioned car rather than a configured one. Each is built by hand at GM's Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, and each buyer gets a concierge and a design session at Cadillac House at Vanderbilt.
It uses a 111-kWh battery and a 655-hp dual-motor setup, and Cadillac says it features more than 275 patented and patent-pending technologies. The price has climbed, too. According to Automotive News, the 2026 Celestiq starts about $60,000 higher than the roughly $340,000 of the 2025 car.
Which Cadillac EV should you buy?
For most buyers, the answer is a rear-drive Optiq or Lyriq. The Optiq delivers 317 miles, Super Cruise, and native NACS for about $51,800. The Lyriq adds space, 9 more miles of range, and, if the report holds, phone mirroring for roughly $9,400 more.
The Vistiq makes sense only if you need the third row regularly. It's quick, but you pay about $18,000 over a Lyriq and get less range.
The Escalade IQ is the only Cadillac EV that truly removes range anxiety, but at $130,300, it competes with a different set of cars. Road-trippers should consider holding out for the 2027 model and its NACS port rather than buying a 2026 that needs an adapter at Tesla Superchargers.
One thing hasn't changed since last fall: none of these models qualifies for the federal EV tax credit, which ended on September 30, 2025. The sticker price is the real starting point, before whatever incentives Cadillac is running that month.
