USA EV Comparison: Cadillac Optiq V vs Škoda Enyaq iV RS
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General Info
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) is announced, but not yet in production. The Škoda Enyaq iV RS (2023) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in the United States.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Cadillac Optiq V | Škoda Enyaq iV RS |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2023-2023 |
| Current Status | Announced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | Czech Republic |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | USA | EU |
| Price USA (New) | $68795 | - Price USA (New) |
| GCC Score | 6.8 | 6.6 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) has a larger battery, the Škoda Enyaq iV RS (2023) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Cadillac Optiq V | Škoda Enyaq iV RS |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 275 mi | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 321 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 262 mi | 273 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 89 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 85 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 32.4 kWh/100 mi | 28.2 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.08 mi/kWh | 3.55 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.3 | 7.4 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Škoda Enyaq iV RS (2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 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 Škoda Enyaq iV RS (2023) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Cadillac Optiq V | Škoda Enyaq iV RS |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11.5 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 175 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 6.7 |
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 | Škoda Enyaq iV RS |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 387 kW | 220 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 519 hp | 295 hp |
| Motor Torque | 650 lb-ft | 339 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5 s | 5.9 s |
| Top Speed | 113 mph | 112 mph |
| Performance Score | 6.5 | 4.7 |
Dimensions
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Cadillac Optiq V | Škoda Enyaq iV RS |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 190 in | 183.2 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 84 in | 84.6 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | - Width (w/o Mirrors) | 74 in |
| Height | 65 in | 63.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 116 in | 109 in |
Cargo and Towing
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) features a larger trunk, but the Škoda Enyaq iV RS (2023) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The Škoda Enyaq iV RS (2023) has a towing capacity of up to 2645 lb, whereas the Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.
| Property | Cadillac Optiq V | Škoda Enyaq iV RS |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 5445 lb | 4978 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 26 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 57 ft3 | 60.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 2645 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7 | 7 |
