USA EV Comparison: Cadillac Optiq V vs BYD Tang Flagship
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General Info
Both vehicles have been announced, but are not yet in production. Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) will be sold in the United States, but BYD Tang Flagship (2024-…) will not be available.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Cadillac Optiq V | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Announced | Announced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | USA | EU |
| Price USA (New) | $68795 | - Price USA (New) |
| GCC Score | 6.8 | 6.9 |
Range and Efficiency
While the BYD Tang Flagship (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…).
| Property | Cadillac Optiq V | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 275 mi | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 329 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 262 mi | 280 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 89 kWh | 114 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 85 kWh | 108.8 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 32.4 kWh/100 mi | 38.9 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.08 mi/kWh | 2.57 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.4 | 5.5 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The BYD Tang Flagship (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 170 kW, while the Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) maxes out at 150 kW.
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW, whereas the BYD Tang Flagship (2024-…) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Cadillac Optiq V | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11.5 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 170 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 7.1 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
| Property | Cadillac Optiq V | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 387 kW | 380 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 519 hp | 510 hp |
| Motor Torque | 650 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5 s | 4.7 s |
| Top Speed | 113 mph | 118 mph |
| Performance Score | 6.5 | 5.9 |
Dimensions
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Cadillac Optiq V | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 190 in | 195.7 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 84 in | 83.9 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | - Width (w/o Mirrors) | 77 in |
| Height | 65 in | 68.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 116 in | 111 in |
Cargo and Towing
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) features a larger trunk, but the BYD Tang Flagship (2024-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The BYD Tang Flagship (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 3307 lb, whereas the Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.
| Property | Cadillac Optiq V | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Curb Weight | 5445 lb | 5798 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 26 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 57 ft3 | 58.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 3307 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7 | 8 |
