Cadillac Optiq Sport Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $80,000
Available since 2026
Key EV Specs
79kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
425 km
Range (WLTP)
176 Wh/km
Efficiency
6.3 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
22 kW AC / 110 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Cadillac Optiq Sport Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Cadillac Optiq Sport is equipped with a 79 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The Optiq Sport uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 79 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 75 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side - Front |
| Charge Power (max) | 22 kW |
| Charge Speed | 112 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 3 hrs 48 mins |
Cadillac Optiq Sport Charging Times and Speeds
The Cadillac Optiq Sport has a charging limit of 22 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 22 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 11.3 hr | - | 40 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 22 kW | 3.6 hr | - | 125 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 66 min | 284 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 98 kW | - | 34 min | 557 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 98 kW | - | 34 min | 557 km/h |
Cadillac Optiq Sport Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Cadillac Optiq Sport will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a Cadillac Optiq Sport on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $27.65.
The cost of fully charging the Cadillac Optiq Sport at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $55.30.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Cadillac Optiq Sport
CCS CompatibleCadillac Optiq Sport Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Cadillac Optiq Sport can charge from 10–80% in approximately 32 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Cadillac Optiq Sport via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
79 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
110 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
98 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
561 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Left Side (Front)
Cadillac Optiq Sport Recommended Charge Level
The Cadillac Optiq Sport uses an NMC battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 80% to 90% for daily use and only charge to 100% for longer trips.
The recommended charge limit for NMC batteries is due to higher degradation risk from a higher state of charge.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the Cadillac Optiq Sport.
Cadillac Optiq Sport Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Cadillac Optiq Sport does not currently support bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), or Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No | - kW |