Electric · 2026–2027

Cadillac Optiq

Energy use, range, running costs and specs for the Cadillac Optiq. By the official figures, the 2027 uses 21.1 kWh/100km, about $907 a year in New Zealand.

Energy use
21.1 kWh/100km
2027 official
A year's charging
$907
at today's prices in New Zealand
Range
487 km

What a Optiq costs to run

At today's average electricity prices, by its official energy use, New Zealand first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$0.39/kWh electricity$8.24 per 100 km$907
Australia$0.33/kWh electricity$6.98 per 100 km$774
United Kingdom£0.25/kWh electricity£8.40 per 100 miles£588
United States$0.18/kWh electricity$6.12 per 100 miles$827

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Electric21.1 kWh/100km2.9 mi/kWh99 MPGe487 km
2026Electric21.1 kWh/100km2.9 mi/kWh99 MPGe487 km

Cadillac Optiq questions

How much electricity does the Cadillac Optiq use?

The 2027 Cadillac Optiq uses 21.1 kWh/100km officially (2.9 mi/kWh, 99 MPGe). Its official range is 487 km.

How much does a Cadillac Optiq cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $907 a year at today's average electricity price of $0.39/kWh and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

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