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2026 Cadillac Optiq-V Leans on the Lyriq. Cadillac’s latest electric V-Series machine makes 519 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. By Wesley Wren Published: Jun 09, 2025 9:00 AM EDT.

In addition to a whopping 219 horsepower increase from two new electric motors, the all-wheel-drive Optiq-V gets new aerodynamic upgrades.

Cadillac expanded the V series to include EVs with the Lyriq-V in 2025. The Cadillac Optiq-V is expected to join the lineup later this year, as a 2026 model year vehicle.

However, the Lyriq-V won’t be the only battery-powered V-Series model on offer, as The General is also working on a new high-performance version of the Lyriq’s little brother, the Cadillac Optiq.

Cadillac Optiq vs. Lyriq vs. Vistiq: Motors, Power, and Performance. For 2025, the Optiq will be equipped with a dual-motor AWD powertrain designated by a 450E4 badge.