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Compare · November 2026
Kia EV9 vs. Cadillac Optiq
The Kia EV9 starts at $54,990 and the Cadillac Optiq at $49,995. Top EPA range is 305 vs. 317 miles.
The main differences
- Price: the Cadillac Optiq starts $4,845 lower with destination.
- Range: the Cadillac Optiq goes 12 miles farther at its best trim.
- Efficiency: the Cadillac Optiq gets 2.9 mi/kWh, the Kia EV9 2.5.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Kia EV9 | Cadillac Optiq |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $54,990 | $49,995 |
| Destination | $1,645 | $1,795 |
| EPA range | 230–305 mi | 278–317 mi |
| Winter estimate | ~161–214 mi | ~195–222 mi |
| Efficiency | 2.5 mi/kWh | 2.9 mi/kWh |
| Battery | 99.8 kWh | 85 kWh |
| Peak DC | Not confirmed | 150 kW |
| 10–80% | 24 min | Not confirmed |
| Charge port | NACS | NACS |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Battery warranty | 10 yr / 100,000 mi, 70% capacity | 8 yr / 100,000 mi, 75% capacity |
| NHTSA overall | 5 stars | Not rated |