NEW CADILLAC OPTIQ EVS FOR SALE IN RALEIGH, NC

Cadillac OPTIQ Trim Levels

The 2025 OPTIQ is offered in a choice of two well-equipped trims:

• OPTIQ Sport: Features 20-inch Dark Android alloys, premium Inteluxe seats, fixed glass roof, Super Cruise hands-free driving and more.
• OPTIQ Luxury: Upgrades to 20-inch Pearl Nickel wheels, perforated Inteluxe seats with quilted inserts, front seat massage functions, head-up display and additional amenities.

Both models come standard with Cadillac's latest advanced safety technologies to help keep you protected on drives through Chapel Hill and across North Carolina.

Comprehensive Suite of Advanced Safety Features

The 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ is designed with your safety as a top priority, offering a comprehensive suite of advanced driver assistance and safety features to help protect you and your passengers.

Forward Collision Alert and Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking use cameras and sensors to monitor the road ahead, warning you of potential frontal collisions and automatically applying the brakes if needed to help avoid or mitigate an impact. Reverse Automatic Braking works similarly, engaging the brakes if an imminent rear collision is detected while backing up.

Front Pedestrian Detection uses cameras to identify pedestrians in your path and can alert you and apply the brakes if a collision risk is detected. HD Surround Vision provides a bird's-eye view of the area surrounding your OPTIQ, making it easier to navigate tight spaces and avoid obstacles.

For highway driving, Super Cruise enables hands-free operation on over 200,000 miles of compatible roads. This advanced system uses precision LiDAR mapping, GPS, and a driver attention system to allow you to take your hands off the wheel while Super Cruise maintains lane position and speed. The OPTIQ also features Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning to help you avoid unintentional drifting.

In the event of a collision, the OPTIQ's robust body structure and advanced airbag system help to protect occupants. The cabin is equipped with eight standard airbags, including front knee airbags and roof-rail-mounted head-curtain airbags for outboard seating positions.

New Cadillac OPTIQ EV Reviews

The 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ doesn't bother pretending it's something it isn't. It zeroes in on what Cadillac has historically done well - confident ride quality, luxury-forward cabin materials, and design that draws stares - all folded into a compact electric SUV format that doesn't flinch under pressure, an ideal trait for city dwellers and commuters. After driving the Cadillac OPTIQ, Car and Driver noted that the ride remains composed over uneven pavement. The suspension tuning leans into comfort without feeling soft. Body motions stay in check. That restraint gives the Cadillac OPTIQ a level of refinement rare in the $55K bracket-especially one competing in a field increasingly chasing speed rather than finesse.

Dialed-In Performance You Can Actually Use

The dual-motor setup in the Cadillac OPTIQ delivers 300 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque, feeding into an all-wheel-drive layout that feels balanced rather than twitchy. Its zero-to-60 mph time is about 5.9 seconds, but that stat doesn't tell the full story. The throttle tuning feels progressive, and you don't get an overwhelming jolt like some rivals. Instead, power builds confidently and cleanly. That makes the Cadillac OPTIQ more enjoyable in Raleigh traffic and genuinely satisfying on back roads near Caryn. MotorTrend's testers called the steering "light but precise." It's tuned for comfort over sportiness, and that's a smart decision. The Cadillac OPTIQ feels surefooted but not aggressive, a rare calibration that rewards relaxed drivers without frustrating confident ones.

Tech That Enhances, Not Distracts

Cadillac made a conscious decision not to overcomplicate the interior tech. The 33-inch curved screen acts as a unified interface for gauges and infotainment, and it avoids the layered submenu trap common in other EVs. Native Google integration handles voice commands, navigation, and music with little latency, making it usable in the real world. There is no second-guessing, no lag. Car and Driver praises the audio system - as they should. The standard 19-speaker AKG system, bolstered by Dolby Atmos, fills the cabin with bold and immersive multidimensional sound. It's not just a good sound system "for an EV." It's just good, period.

Inside the Cadillac OPTIQ EV Cabin

This interior doesn't try to chase minimalism. Cadillac went the other way. Texture-rich materials wrap the dash and door panels. Seating surfaces feel expensive, not entry-level. And the rear seat? Legitimately adult-friendly. Passenger legroom in the second row is generous, and the flat floor allows easier entry and exit-a detail that benefits families throughout Chapel Hill. Ambient lighting pulses gently in sync with drive modes, which isn't gimmicky but subtle and fitting. Nothing inside feels like it's trying too hard, and yet the effect is anything but plain.

Battery Range and Charging Confidence

Cadillac quotes a 300-plus mile range on a full charge, which places the Cadillac OPTIQ squarely in the sweet spot for drivers near Durham. That figure holds steady even with mixed driving. Regenerative braking offers multiple levels, including a true one-pedal mode that's smooth enough to use every day. Using a Level 2 charger at home, the battery replenishes overnight with fast-charging capabilities of about 79 miles every 10 minutes. Cadillac's growing integration with public charging networks improves the real-world viability of EV ownership, even without access to a private garage.

Verdict

The 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ doesn't attempt to reinvent the brand or the EV formula by chasing extremes. It found its lane and executed well. Design, comfort, and driving refinement get priority here, not max output or TikTok gimmicks. It's a Cadillac that finally understands what a small EV luxury crossover should deliver. MotorTrend called it a "refreshing surprise," and they weren't wrong. Drivers in Raleigh waiting for a small electric SUV that feels complete-rather than compromised - will find the Cadillac OPTIQ worth serious consideration.