Cadillac Optiq Sport Charging Speed, Time and Cost
Large SUV · 2026 – CurrentFBT exempt
- Usable Battery
- 75kWh
- AC Charging
- 22kW
- DC Charging
- 110kW
- 10–80% Time
- 32min
The Cadillac Optiq Sport charges at up to 110 kW on a DC fast charger and 22 kW on AC. It takes about 32 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 11.3 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 75 kWh NMC battery.
Cadillac Optiq Sport Key Battery and Charging Specs
| Usable Battery | 75 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side (Front) |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 11.3 hrs |
| Efficiency | 176 Wh/km |
The Cadillac Optiq Sport uses a 75 kWh NMC battery. For daily driving, charge to 80 to 90% and save 100% for long trips (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for Cadillac's advice.
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Cadillac Optiq Sport Charging Times
Cadillac Optiq Sport Max Charging Speed
| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 22 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 110 kW |
How Long Does a Cadillac Optiq Sport Take to Charge?
| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 34.5 hrs (0 to 100%) | 13 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 22.0 hrs (0 to 100%) | 20 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 11.3 hrs (0 to 100%) | 40 km per hour |
| 11 kW three-phase charger | 11 kW | 7.2 hrs (0 to 100%) | 63 km per hour |
| 22 kW public AC charger | 22 kW | 3.6 hrs (0 to 100%) | 125 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 47.5 kW | 66 min (10 to 80%) | 67 km in 15 min |
| 150 kW DC fast charger | 98 kW | 32 min (10 to 80%) | 139 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
Best Home Charger for the Cadillac Optiq Sport
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the Cadillac Optiq Sport. It charges the battery from empty to full in 11.3 hrs and adds about 40 km of range every hour. If your home already has three-phase power, a 22 kW charger uses the Cadillac Optiq Sport's full AC speed and charges it in 3.6 hrs.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase | 22 kW Three Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 11.3 hrs | 3.6 hrs |
| Range per hour | 40 km | 125 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No | Yes |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 | $1,800 to $3,500 with existing three-phase power. $4,000 to $12,000+ if your home needs converting |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
Does the Cadillac Optiq Sport Come With a Charger?
New EVs like the Cadillac Optiq Sport normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 34.5 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 11.3 hrs.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Cadillac Optiq Sport?
A full charge costs $5.25 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $26.25 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $52.50. A petrol large SUV uses about 11.5 L/100 km, which at $2.00 a litre costs $23.00 per 100 km.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year | Saving vs Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol large SUV | Not applicable | $23.00 | $3,450 | Not applicable |
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $26.25 | $6.16 | $924 | $2,526 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $5.25 | $1.23 | $185 | $3,265 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $52.50 | $12.32 | $1,848 | $1,602 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $739 a year on charging the Cadillac Optiq Sport at home.
Cadillac Optiq Sport Fast Charging Rank and Road Trip Charging
The Cadillac Optiq Sport ranks 6 of 6 large SUV EVs priced within $10,000 of it for DC fast charging power.
| Rank | Vehicle | Price | Peak DC (kW) | 10–80% time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deepal E07 AWD Peformance | $73,900 | 240 | 21 min |
| 2 | Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor | $78,500 | 200 | 28 min |
| 2 | Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor | $88,350 | 200 | 28 min |
| 4 | Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD Select | $72,990 | 150 | 40 min |
| 4 | Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD Premium | $86,990 | 150 | 47 min |
| 6 | Cadillac Optiq Sport | $80,000 | 110 | 32 min |
Cadillac Optiq Sport 500 km and 1,000 km Road Trips
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 331 km and an average of 100 km/h: A 500 km trip needs 1 fast charging stop of about 32 minutes, for a total trip time of about 5 hr 32 min. A 1,000 km trip needs 4 fast charging stops of about 32 minutes each, 2 hr 8 min in total, for a total trip time of about 12 hr 8 min.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 1 | 32 min | 5 hr 32 min |
| 1,000 km | 4 | 2 hr 8 min | 12 hr 8 min |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 110 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →Cadillac Optiq Sport Bidirectional Charging (V2X): V2L, V2H and V2G
- V2L powers appliances from the car's socket.
- V2H powers your home during an outage or peak pricing.
- V2G sends energy back to the grid.
| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | No | |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The Cadillac Optiq Sport does not support bidirectional charging.
Cadillac Optiq Sport Deals and Finance
Pricing starts from $80,000. A novated lease lets you pay for the car and its running costs from your pre-tax salary, and eligible EVs are exempt from fringe benefits tax. How the EV FBT exemption works
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11.3 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 7 kW home charger, and 32 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 110 kW or more.
22 kW on AC and 110 kW on DC, adding about 139 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the left side (front).
$5.25 at home on an EV plan, $26.25 on a flat tariff, or $52.50 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
Yes, at Superchargers open to non-Tesla EVs, using its CCS2 plug, so check the Tesla app for which sites are open.
No, the Cadillac Optiq Sport does not support V2L.
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