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2026-2027 Cadillac Optiq MPGe & Charging Cost
2 model years · 83–105 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2026-2027 Cadillac Optiq at a glance
The 2026-2027 Cadillac Optiq covers 2 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 83–105 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $880 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the 11kW Charger RWD (105 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2027.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (6 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2026-2027 Cadillac Optiq by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Electric | 83–105 MPGe | $880–$1,130 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Electric | 83–105 MPGe | $880–$1,130 | First year |
What the 2027 11kW Charger RWD costs to drive
Per month
$73
$880 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.47
Per 100 miles
$5.87
Five years
$4,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$2,280less a year
Class median $3,160 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2027 Cadillac Optiq MPGe
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (6 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration stays at 105 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $880.
EPA range 250–317 miles.
Electric configurations (6)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11kW Charger RWD (Most efficient) | RWD | 32 | 105 | 317 mi | $880 |
| 19kW Charger RWD | RWD | 32 | 105 | 317 mi | $880 |
| 11kW Charger AWD | AWD | 34 | 99 | 303 mi | $930 |
| 19kW Charger AWD | AWD | 34 | 99 | 303 mi | $930 |
| V SERIES 11kW Charger | AWD | 37 | 92 | 278 mi | $1,010 |
| V SERIES 19kW Charger | AWD | 41 | 83 | 250 mi | $1,130 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2026 Cadillac Optiq MPGe
83–105 MPGe · $880–$1,130/yr
EPA range 250–317 miles.
Electric configurations (6)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (11 kW Charger) RWD (Most efficient) | RWD | 32 | 105 | 317 mi | $880 |
| (19 kW Charger) RWD | RWD | 32 | 105 | 317 mi | $880 |
| (11 kW Charger) AWD | AWD | 34 | 99 | 303 mi | $930 |
| (19 kW Charger) AWD | AWD | 34 | 99 | 303 mi | $930 |
| V SERIES 11 kW Charger | AWD | 37 | 92 | 278 mi | $1,010 |
| V SERIES 19 kW charger | AWD | 41 | 83 | 250 mi | $1,130 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 11kW Charger RWD: $2,310 in Hawaii and $610 in Louisiana, a $1,700 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2027 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2026-2027*
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2026-2027 Cadillac Optiq?
EPA rates the 2026-2027 Cadillac Optiq at 83–105 MPGe combined across 12 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2027 11kW Charger RWD, is rated 105 MPGe (117 city, 93 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2026-2027 Cadillac Optiq?
Every model year of the 2026-2027 Cadillac Optiq tops out at 105 MPGe combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2026-2027 Cadillac Optiq?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2027.
How much does it cost to charge a 2027 Cadillac Optiq per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the 11kW Charger RWD costs about $880 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $880–$1,130 a year. That is a $250 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Cadillac Optiq 100 miles?
About $5.87 per 100 miles for the 11kW Charger RWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $5.87 and $7.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Cadillac Optiq more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 11kW Charger RWD is rated 117 city and 93 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 24 MPGe.
How does the 2027 Cadillac Optiq compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The 11kW Charger RWD costs about $880 a year to fuel, $2,280 less than the class median of $3,160, and less than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 184 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2027 Cadillac Optiq?
EPA rates the range at 250–317 miles depending on configuration, and the 11kW Charger RWD goes 317 mi. Efficiency is 32–41 kWh per 100 miles (83–105 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $880–$1,130 a year, or $5.87 per 100 miles for the 11kW Charger RWD.
Is the 2027 Cadillac Optiq different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 105 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $880. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2027 against 6 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Cadillac Optiq for that year.