Cadillac Optiq vs Ford E-Transit

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Cadillac Optiq
Cadillac Optiq

$80,000 - $80,000

2026 price

Ford E-Transit
Ford E-Transit

2025 price

Summary

2026 Cadillac Optiq
2025 Ford E-Transit
Safety Rating

Engine Type

Not Applicable, 0.0L
Fuel Type
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Electric
Fuel Efficiency
-

0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
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3
Dislikes
  • Ride can feel brittle on harsh road surfaces
  • Slow DC charge rate
  • Five-year warranty feels underdone these days

  • Conservative styling
  • Likely to be too expensive
  • Limited model choices
2026 Cadillac Optiq Summary

The lonely Cadillac Lyriq finally has some company, with the iconic US brand tripling its range down under with the launch of the much bigger Vistiq (which we've already tested) and this entry-level Optiq, which Cadillac describes as the gateway to its electric family.

It's a medium all-electric SUV with plenty of equipment and – depending on whether you see it as an established premium player or another newcomer brand – pretty sharp pricing.

Cadillac says it has the German big three in its sights with the Optiq, so how does it stack up?

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2025 Ford E-Transit Summary

Long before Tesla EVs, there were electric golf buggies.

From the first half of last century, they began quietly ferrying birdie and eagle enthusiasts around their favourite courses.

For many, these have been their first (and only) experience of electric vehicles (EVs) at work.

Now, the blue-collared Blue Oval mob has this – the all-new E-Transit Custom.

Designed to take on other electric mid-sized vans such as the LDV eDeliver7, Peugeot E-Expert and the Mercedes-Benz Vito Electric, it is the brand’s second – and more affordable – foray into van electrification.

Does the E-Transit Custom score above par? Let’s dive straight in!

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