OPTIQ 500 E4 (MY26)

The Cadillac OPTIQ 500 E4 (MY26) is a 5-seat SUV with all-wheel drive, not sold in the UK, but on sale from €65,000 in Germany. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.7 seconds, slower than 52% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 227 miles (365 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 36% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 166th of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.0 mi/kWh (205 Wh/km), less efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 75 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 90 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 223 miles (359 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Second-hand in Germany, a 2025 example is estimated at €37,100–€42,300, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2025 car should still manage about 222 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.