Tesla Supercharger Is Available..Cadillac High Performance SUV Optic V Unveils
Jun 13, 2025
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Now, in North America, most electric vehicles, including Hyundai Motor's Ionic series, are adopting NACS as a charging method. So do GM and Ford, which represent the United States.Cadillac, which has begun to apply NACS, recently launched the 2026 Optic V, which has a 519 horsepower output and a 442km driving distance.
Optical crossover boasts a unique style both inside and outside. It is also equipped with an adaptive suspension, and the price starts at $68,795 (about 94 million won). Cadillac's impressive EV lineup continues to expand with the unveiling of its 2026 Optic V.
This vehicle is a performance-driven crossover. It is the first General Motors (GM) vehicle to be equipped with a North American charging standard (NACS) port.This port provides easy access to Tesla Superchargers. The NACS port is a welcome addition, but the key to the V series is performance.
Optic V is equipped with a dual motor four-wheel drive system, which produces an output of about 519 horsepower and 880 Nm of torque.Thanks to this, it weighs 2470kg, but it can be accelerated in just 3.5 seconds from rest to 96km/h when using the lunch control. The vehicle is equipped with an 85kWh lithium ion battery pack. The estimated mileage is 443 kilometers.
This figure is 43km shorter than the base model, which feels somewhat insufficient. On the bright side, the DC fast charger can provide a driving range of about 113 kilometers in just 10 minutes.At home, you can secure a driving distance of 29km/h with a 7.7kW charger and 50km/h with an 11.5kW charger.
The aerodynamics-focused crossover is equipped with adaptive suspension, torque vectoring technology, and specially developed tires. It also has a customized V mode and a 390mm Brembo front brake.Unfortunately, Optic V does not provide the 680 kg of towing capacity provided by the regular model.
In addition to the addition of 219 horsepower output, OpticV also has an aggressive front fascia with a Gloss Black splitter.Added to this is an improved intake system with body color parts, black loops, and unique mesh patterns. Without stopping here, the designers were fitted with a special 21-inch alloy wheel featuring a satin graphite finish and laser-engraved V-series badge.
If you look closely, you can also see the distinctive decoration of the diffuser and the rear quarter glass. Optic V is a V-series exclusive and comes in eight colors, including a deep option tinted coat and a Magnus Metal Frost.In addition, you can also choose a carbon parber package with front splitter, rear diffuser, and midship spoilers.
Inside, the familiar 33-inch display with built-in Google adds charm.Some special details have been added to this, including sports steering wheels, carbon fiber trim, and V-series badges. Blue accents and patterned fabrics woven from recycled materials were used.
The interior decoration comes with an expressive color package with two interior themes.The express color package will have Santorini blue seatback panels and seat belts added. It is also equipped with a 19-speaker AKG studio audio system with panoramic fixed glass roof and Dolby Atmos technology.
In addition to the Super Cruise feature, it is equipped with a variety of driver assistance systems, including adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, blind spot steering assistance, and improved automatic parking. The 2026 Cadillac Optic V will begin production this fall.The price starts at $68,795 (about 94 million won) including shipping costs. First of all, it will be sold in North America, Israel, and the Middle East.
This is $9,800 (about 13.4 million won) cheaper than the Cadillac Lyric V, which produces 615 horsepower. One of the major competitive models is the upcoming Tesla Model Y performance. Although it is still before its launch, it is expected to have premium options of about $8000 (about 10.9 million won) to $10,000 (about 13.6 million won) compared to the basic model Y AWD.
The price before the federal tax credit of $7,500 (about 10.2 million won) is expected to range from $57,000 (about 77.9 million won) to $59,000 (about 80.7 million won).
Cadillac has built a lineup of electric SUVs called LOVE. It's a line-up called Lyric, Optic, Bistic, and Escalade IQ. Currently, only Lyric is sold among the electric SUV lineup in Korea. Optic releases are currently undecided.
Editor Song Moon-cheol mc.song@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
