Cadillac Optiq vs Lucid Air
The Lucid Air leads on fast-charge peak. The Cadillac Optiq leads on cargo space.
SUV
2027 OPTIQ Luxury
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Oct 4, 2026
73/100#11 of 87 · Everyday
Sedan
2027 Lucid Air G Touring XR AWD (19 inch wheels)
1 of 33 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 11, 2026
79/100#6 of 87 · Everyday
Cadillac Optiq is cheaper by $20,905
Who's ahead - and by how much?
OptiqCadillac OptiqAirLucid Air
- Range (EPA)version: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+150 kW· 100%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.9 cu ft· 18%
- Power- best on this row+376 kW· 160%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row5.7 kWh/100 mi faster· 18%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row7.1 h faster· 55%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Lucid Air Grand Touring 2025 | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: Sapphire |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Cadillac Optiq if
Score by category
out of 100
Cadillac OptiqLucid Air
Range
96100Charging
48100Performance
no data99Practicality
7463
How much is each in the US?
Cadillac Optiq
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Oct 4, 2026 - Price checked Oct 4, 2026 - it may be out of date
cadillac.com- 2027 Luxury
- $49,995
- 2026 LUXURY RWD
- $50,900
- Luxury
- $50,900
- Sport
- $51,500
Lucid Air
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 11, 2026 - Price checked Aug 11, 2026 - it may be out of date
lucidmotors.com- Pure
- $70,900
- 2027 Touring
- $79,900
- Grand Touring
- $114,900
- Sapphire
- $249,000
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Cadillac Optiq
- EPA
- Lucid Air
- 512 miEPAversion: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels
Which charges faster?
Lucid AirAir
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Lucid Air
- Cadillac Optiq
- Lucid Air
- Ahead by
- 150 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Cadillac OptiqOptiq
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Cadillac Optiq
- Cadillac Optiq
- Lucid Air
- Ahead by
- $20,905
Where next
Compare with others
Cadillac Optiq vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 33 sources
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