USA EV Comparison: BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD vs Cadillac Optiq AWD vs Optiq V
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General Info
| Property | BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD | Cadillac Optiq AWD | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2024-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Announced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | USA, China | USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | USA | USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $52895 | $68795 |
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $55015 | - Price USA (Used) |
| GCC Score | 7.2 | 6.7 | 6.8 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD | Cadillac Optiq AWD | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 302 mi | 275 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 312 mi | - Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 265 mi | 287 mi | 262 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 93 kWh | 89 kWh | 89 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 91.3 kWh | 85 kWh | 85 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 34.5 kWh/100 mi | 29.6 kWh/100 mi | 32.4 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 2.9 mi/kWh | 3.38 mi/kWh | 3.08 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6 | 7.4 | 6.3 |
Charging
| Property | BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD | Cadillac Optiq AWD | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11.5 kW | 11.5 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 230 kW | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 1 Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) |
| Charging Score | 7.2 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
Performance
| Property | BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD | Cadillac Optiq AWD | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), IM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 390 kW | 224 kW | 387 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 523 hp | 300 hp | 519 hp |
| Motor Torque | 509 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.3 s | 5.9 s | 3.5 s |
| Top Speed | 134 mph | 113 mph | 113 mph |
| Performance Score | 6.3 | 4.7 | 6.5 |
Dimensions
| Property | BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD | Cadillac Optiq AWD | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.2 in | 190 in | 190 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 86.2 in | 84 in | 84 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 75.8 in | - Width (w/o Mirrors) | - Width (w/o Mirrors) |
| Height | 63.8 in | 65 in | 65 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.4 in | 116 in | 116 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD | Cadillac Optiq AWD | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 5368 lb | 5250 lb | 5445 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 18.4 ft3 | 26 ft3 | 26 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 63.2 ft3 | 57 ft3 | 57 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 2 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 3307 lb | 1500 lb | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.7 | 7.4 | 7 |
