Cadillac Optiq vs Rivian R1T
The Rivian R1T leads on fast-charge peak and 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
Pickup
2027 R1T Premium
1 of 63 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
76/100#10 of 87 · Everyday
Cadillac Optiq is cheaper by $29,995
Who's ahead - and by how much?
OptiqCadillac OptiqR1TRivian R1T
- Range (EPA)version: R1T Dual Standard Plus (22in)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+70 kW· 47%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.2 cu ft· 12%
- AC charging- best on this row+8 kW· 67%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row6.1 h faster· 51%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: R1T Dual Standard Plus (22in) | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | version: R1T Dual | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | no data | version: R1 Quad Max |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Cadillac Optiq if
Pick the Rivian R1T if
Score by category
out of 100
Cadillac OptiqRivian R1T
Range
9693Charging
4835Practicality
7460
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checked Oct 4, 2026 - Price checked Oct 4, 2026 - it may be out of date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
- 2027 Premium
- $79,990
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Cadillac Optiq
- EPA
- Rivian R1T
- 300 miEPAversion: R1T Dual Standard Plus (22in)contested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
Rivian R1TR1T
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Rivian R1T
- Cadillac Optiq
- Rivian R1T
- Ahead by
- 70 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Cadillac OptiqOptiq
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Cadillac Optiq
- Cadillac Optiq
- Rivian R1T
- Ahead by
- $29,995
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Cadillac Optiq vs
Where the numbers come from
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