Cadillac has quietly lowered the price of its entry-level electric SUV. According to Electrek, the 2027 Cadillac Optiq now lists at $51,790 for the base Luxury rear-wheel-drive trim, including destination. That is $905 below the $52,695 figure GM first announced for the model year.
What changed in the pricing
Electrek reports that Cadillac updated the prices on its website, and not every trim moved. The cuts apply to the lower trims only:
- Luxury RWD: $51,790, down $905
- Luxury AWD: $55,290, down $905
- Sport RWD: $52,395 and Sport AWD: $55,895, each down $900
The higher-spec Premium Luxury, Premium Sport and V-Series trims stay at their originally announced prices. For context, Electrek notes the Optiq launched in 2025 at $54,390, and the 2026 model started at $52,395. So the cheapest Optiq is now about $600 below where the 2026 car began.
Range by trim
The reported range is up to 317 miles for rear-wheel-drive models and 303 miles with all-wheel drive. The performance Optiq-V is listed at 275 miles and starts at $69,295. Electrek says it makes 650 horsepower in its Velocity MaX Mode, according to Cadillac’s estimate. Moving from RWD to AWD costs an extra $3,500, based on the published prices.
These are manufacturer figures. Real-world highway range will depend on speed, temperature and wheels, and we have not tested the car.
Standard equipment
Every 2027 Optiq reportedly comes with a 33-inch Horizon Display, a 19-speaker AKG audio system, Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance and a native NACS charge port. The Premium Luxury and Premium Sport trims add features such as a head-up display, ventilated and massaging front seats and a rear cargo cover.
How it compares with the Tesla Model Y
Electrek puts the Optiq next to the Tesla Model Y, using Tesla’s listed numbers:
- Model Y RWD: $39,990, up to 321 miles
- Model Y AWD: $41,990, up to 294 miles
- Model Y Premium RWD: $45,990, up to 355 miles
- Model Y Premium AWD: $49,990, up to 327 miles
Electrek also says the two are close in size, with the Model Y offering slightly more rear legroom and cargo space. On the numbers alone, the Model Y is cheaper at every comparable level. Even the Optiq’s base RWD price sits about $11,800 above the base Model Y RWD. The Optiq’s case rests on features such as the large screen, Super Cruise and Cadillac’s cabin. Whether that is worth the gap is a personal call, and this is our opinion rather than a tested conclusion.
Why the native NACS port matters at home
A built-in NACS port means the car uses the same connector style as Tesla’s network, so it can plug into Tesla-style chargers without an adapter. For home charging, the connector on your wall unit is a separate decision. Many Level 2 home chargers are sold with either a J1772 or a NACS-style plug, and adapters exist for both directions. This is general advice, not something from the source: check which plug your charger ships with before you buy, and have an electrician confirm your panel can handle a 240-volt circuit.
Bottom line
A cut of about $900 will not change the Optiq’s position against the Model Y. It does make the base Cadillac a little easier to justify for buyers who want Super Cruise and a native NACS port as standard. If you are shopping, compare the final out-the-door price, since dealer incentives and local rebates can move the gap more than a $905 list change.
Sources
Photo: JustAnotherCarDesigner / Wikimedia Commons, CC0. Source page. The photo may not show the 2027 model-year car.