Cadillac
Optiq RWD 300hp
Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03
Cadillac's most accessible European EV — the Optiq is a compact premium crossover with 85kWh, 425km range and upscale cabin at a competitive price.
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425WLTP range km85kWh battery
337Real range kmIrish conditions est.
190Max DC kWFast charging
5.8s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€49,490Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 85 kWh |
| WLTP range | 425 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~337 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 5.8s |
| Top speed | 185 km/h |
| Torque | 440 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 190 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 11 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Boot capacity | 611 L |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,692 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm |
| Height | 1,589 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
Cadillac highlights
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GM Ultium platform
Modular EV architecture shared across GM brands
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Super Cruise (Lyriq)
Hands-free driver assistance on mapped motorways
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American luxury design
Vertical light signatures and expansive interiors
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
List price (inc. 23% VAT)€52,990
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
Net price after grants€49,490
💡 Total savings of €3,500. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500
Motor tax €120/yr
Home charger grant €300
BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
| Estimated annual running costs (15,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€720 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€1,470 |
| Motor tax | €120/yr |
| Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L) | ~€1,980/yr |
💡 Cost comparison:
At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the Optiq costs approximately €720 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.
🇮🇪 Optiq on Irish routes
Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).
🛣️ Dublin → Cork
260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 77km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway
220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 117km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry
310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 27km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal
260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 77km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return)
520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg)
50km · /day
✅ 6+ days between home charges
Based on ~337km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the Optiq right for you?
| First-time EV buyer | ✅ Excellent choice |
| Family with children | ✅ 5 seats, 611L boot |
| Daily commuter (<100km) | ✅ Perfect |
| Intercity driving | ✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge |
| Towing (trailer/caravan) | ⚠️ Light towing — 1,000kg |
| Private buyer (SEAI + VRT) | ✅ €3,500 total grants |
| Company car / BIK saving | ✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026) |
| AWD / off-road capability | ⚠️ FWD/RWD only |
💡 Best for: Compact American luxury EV.
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~12h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~8h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~71min |
| 🚀 190kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~19min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. Cadillac Lyriq and Optiq use GM's Ultium platform supporting up to 190kW DC charging.
Cadillac EVs use GM's Ultium platform with up to 190kW DC charging. In Ireland, Cadillac is distributed through select premium dealers — primarily in Dublin and major cities.
Cadillac EVs use GM's Ultium platform with up to 190kW DC charging. In Ireland, Cadillac is distributed through select premium dealers — primarily in Dublin and major cities.
📐 Dimensions & practicality
| Length | 4,692 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm |
| Height | 1,589 mm |
| Boot capacity | 611 L |
| Towing (braked) | 1,000 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.
❓ Frequently asked questions — Cadillac Optiq RWD 300hp
The Cadillac Optiq RWD 300hp has an Irish list price of €52,990 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500, the net cost is approximately €49,490. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Cadillac Optiq RWD 300hp has a WLTP official range of 425km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 337km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The Cadillac Optiq RWD 300hp qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Cadillac Optiq RWD 300hp is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €720. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,470. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
Cadillac entered the Irish market in 2023 through a small network of selected premium dealers, primarily in Dublin. As a newer brand in Ireland, dealer and service coverage is growing — contact Cadillac Ireland or check cadillac.com/ie for current dealer locations.
The Cadillac Optiq RWD 300hp supports up to 190kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 12 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 71 minutes. At the maximum 190kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 19 minutes.
The Cadillac Optiq RWD 300hp uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Cadillac Optiq RWD 300hp is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.
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