Sharp price for luxury challenger EVs: 2026 Cadillac Vistiq and Cadillac Optiq price and specs locked in as new rivals to everything from Volvo EX90 to Porsche Macan

Cadillac has released two new luxury all-electric SUV models in Australia, which are the mid-size Optiq and the large three-row Vistiq.

The Optiq will start from $80,000, before on-road costs, while the Vistiq will start from $116,000, before on-road costs. This means it is substantially cheaper than the sportier Porsche Macan as well as the luxury-oriented Genesis GV60.

Meanwhile, at $116,000 the Vistiq sizes up as a rival to other big luxury electric SUVs, such as the Kia EV9 and Volvo EX90. The Vistiq is around $10,000 more than the all-wheel drive EV9, while the EX90 starts from over $120,000.

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As part of the announcement, the Lyriq coupe EV already on sale in Australia will be available with a drive-away offer of $95,000. This equates to a substantial discount on the $122,000 base asking price, before on-road costs.

Both cars get dual electric motors, with the Optiq’s producing 224kW and 448Nm, while the Vistiq boasts 459kW and 880Nm. Shifting from 0-100km/h takes just 4.2 seconds for the Vistiq.

They also both have driving ranges of more than 400km, which is in the ballpark of other key rivals.

Both models are all-wheel drive only.

2026 Cadillac Optiq

On a DC fast charge, Cadillac claims the Optiq can add 94km in roughly 10 minutes, while the Vistiq can add 104km in around the same time.

Cadillac’s new EVs feature a standout 33-inch display, which spans across much of the dashboard and both have lavish sound systems, with 19 speakers in the Optiq and 23 in the Vistiq.

Elsewhere, the luxury SUVs have heated, ventilated and messaging seats, which are electrically operated with memory function, among other high-end luxury add-ons.

2026 Cadillac Vistiq

Cadillac Optiq and Vistiq

Model	Price (before on-road costs)
Optiq	$80,000
Vistiq	$116,000

2026 Cadillac Optiq and Vistiq engine and efficiency

	Optiq	Vistiq
Set-up	Dual electric motors	Dual electric motors
Power	224kW	459kW
Torque	448Nm	880Nm
Battery	75kWh lithium-iron	91kWh lithium-iron
Driving range	425km	461km
Energy consumption	19.9kWh/100km	22kWh/100km
Driven wheels	All-wheel drive	All-wheel drive

2026 Cadillac Optiq and Vistiq standard features

	Optiq	Vistiq
Wheel size	21-inch alloy wheels	22-inch alloy wheels
Central touchscreen	33-inch	33-inch
Digital driver display	Shared	Shared
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity	Wireless	Wireless
Speakers	19	23
Wireless phone charging	Yes	Yes
Seat material	Synthetic leather	Synthetic leather

2026 Cadillac Optiq and Vistiq safety

The Cadillac Optiq and Vistiq have not been crash tested in Australia yet.

Standard safety features

Feature	Optiq	Vistiq
Airbags	7	7
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	Yes
Lane keep assist	Yes	Yes
Auto emergency braking	Yes	Yes
Traffic sign recognition	Yes	Yes
Blind spot assist	Yes	Yes
Camera	360-degree	360-degree