Cadillac teases a V-badged Optiq SUV

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Cadillac’s all-electric Optiq SUV will receive the coveted V badge later this year, the automaker confirmed today. It will be the second EV in Cadillac’s lineup to join the performance-attuned V-series, after the reveal of the Lyriq-V earlier this year. The 2026 Optiq-V will be part of the fifth generation Cadillac’s V-series portfolio, the company announced. The company also emphasized agility, suspension, steering, and “an exhilarating driving experience.” More details, including specs, range, and performance capabilities, will be released later this year. The standard Optiq was first revealed last year as a compact electric SUV starting at $54,000. The 2025 Optiq sports an 85kWh battery pack that can add about 79 miles of range in 10 minutes when plugged in to a DC fast charger, for a total range estimate of ... Read full article.