General Motors is rolling out the 2026 Cadillac Optiq V, part of the fifth-generation V-series and second all-electric vehicle to bear the V-series badge.
The new option for the compact crossover continues the company’s ambitious plans to offer all-electric powertrain options on its entire Cadillac portfolio.
The company said in a statement April 23 that the latest addition to its performance offerings will have “unique package prioritizing precision, a dynamic suspension and tight steering for an exhilarating driving experience.”
GM will disclose pricing details, specifications and production plans later this summer for the Optiq V. The Mexico-built 2025 Optiq’s base price is $54,390. The vehicle competes with the eGenesis Electrified GV70, Mercedes-Benz EQB and Audi Q4 e-tron.
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On the market for less than one year, the Optiq is the second-lowest selling Cadillac for GM, with sales of 1,716 in the first quarter of 2025, beating out only the Cadillac XT4, which sold 1,214 for the same period.
GM revealed in January that Cadillac’s first electric vehicle, the Lyriq, a five-passenger midsize SUV, would receive a V badge. The Lyriq V is priced at $79,990 to start, an amount that still qualifies for the EV tax credit.
Jackie Charniga covers General Motors for the Free Press. Reach her at jcharniga@freepress.com.
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