Cadillac Optiq vs KIA EV5
How the Cadillac Optiq and the KIA EV5 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Cadillac Optiq | KIA EV5 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 317 mi | 314 mi |
| Usable battery | 81 kWh | 81.4 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 15.9 kWh/100 km | 17.8 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Cadillac Optiq | KIA EV5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 210 mi | 208 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 301 mi | 298 mi |
| Highway | 247 mi | 245 mi |
| City | 342 mi | 339 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- Cadillac Optiq
- Further in winter
- Cadillac Optiq
- More efficient
- Cadillac Optiq
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Cadillac Optiq or the KIA EV5?
- On the EPA rating the Cadillac Optiq is rated 317 mi and the KIA EV5 314 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 210 mi from the Cadillac Optiq and 208 mi from the KIA EV5.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.