Cadillac EVs 2026: All Five Electric Models Explained

Cadillac’s 2026 U.S. EV lineup covers five electric vehicle lines, from the compact OPTIQ to the hand-built CELESTIQ and the 465-mile Escalade IQ.

Cadillac now offers five electric vehicle lines

Cadillac has expanded its electric lineup quickly.

For the 2026 model year, the U.S. range includes the OPTIQ, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, ESCALADE IQ/IQL and CELESTIQ. Each model targets a different part of the luxury EV market.

The range also covers a huge price spread. The OPTIQ starts below $50,000, while the hand-built CELESTIQ begins in the low-$400,000 range.

2026 Cadillac OPTIQ

The OPTIQ is Cadillac’s entry point into its U.S. electric lineup.

The 2026 model starts at $49,995. Rear-wheel-drive versions offer an EPA-estimated 317 miles of range, while available dual-motor AWD produces up to 440 horsepower.

The OPTIQ also has a performance version.

The OPTIQ-V uses standard all-wheel drive and produces up to 519 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque with Velocity Max. It also adds performance-focused suspension technology.

Technology is another major part of the package.

The OPTIQ includes Super Cruise, a 33-inch Horizon Display and a 19-speaker AKG audio system. Its maximum cargo capacity reaches 57 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.

2026 Cadillac LYRIQ

The LYRIQ moves Cadillac into the midsize luxury EV SUV segment.

The 2026 model starts at $59,200. Rear-wheel-drive versions offer up to 326 miles of EPA-estimated range, while AWD models reach up to 319 miles.

The LYRIQ also has a high-performance option.

The LYRIQ-V produces 615 horsepower with dual-motor AWD. Cadillac says it is its quickest model, with a claimed 0-60 mph time of 3.3 seconds.

Inside, the LYRIQ focuses on technology.

Its cabin features a 33-inch Horizon Display, Super Cruise, Google built-in compatibility and available 23-speaker AKG audio.

2026 Cadillac VISTIQ

The VISTIQ fills a different role.

It is Cadillac’s three-row electric SUV, with room for up to seven passengers. The 2026 model starts at $77,395.

Every VISTIQ uses dual-motor all-wheel drive.

Cadillac estimates up to 615 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque in Velocity Max. The company also quotes a 3.7-second 0-60 mph time.

Range reaches 305 miles on the EPA cycle.

The VISTIQ also offers a 23-speaker AKG audio system, a 33-inch Horizon Display and standard Super Cruise.

The third row is a major part of its appeal.

Cadillac lists up to 80.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row. That gives the VISTIQ a more family-focused role within the EV lineup.

2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ and IQL

The ESCALADE IQ takes Cadillac’s electric strategy into the full-size luxury SUV segment.

The 2026 ESCALADE IQ starts at $127,405. Cadillac estimates 465 miles of range, making it the brand’s longest-range electric SUV.

The powertrain is also substantial.

Cadillac estimates 750 horsepower and 785 lb-ft of torque with Velocity Max. The SUV can reach 60 mph in 4.7 seconds.

The battery has a capacity of 205 kWh.

The ESCALADE IQ also offers a 55-inch Horizon Display and standard Super Cruise. It can seat seven passengers.

The ESCALADE IQL stretches the same formula.

It adds 4.2 inches of overall length, increasing third-row space and cargo room. Cadillac estimates up to 460 miles of range for the IQL.

2026 Cadillac CELESTIQ

At the top of the range sits the CELESTIQ.

This is not a conventional series-production luxury sedan. Cadillac describes it as a custom-commissioned, hand-built EV assembled in Detroit. Its starting price is in the low-$400,000 range.

The CELESTIQ uses an electric all-wheel-drive system with 655 horsepower and 646 lb-ft of torque.

Cadillac estimates a 3.7-second 0-60 mph time with Velocity Max.

Its focus is different from the other four models.

The CELESTIQ is built around personalization. Cadillac works with each customer through a dedicated design concierge and offers bespoke materials, finishes and configurations.

The technology list is also extensive.

The sedan has five interactive HD displays, a four-zone Smart Glass roof, adaptive air suspension, rear-wheel steering and Super Cruise availability. Cadillac says the vehicle includes more than 275 patented and patent-pending technologies and executions.

Five Cadillac EVs with five different missions

Cadillac’s electric strategy is no longer limited to one or two models.

The OPTIQ provides the most accessible entry point. The LYRIQ sits in the midsize SUV segment. The VISTIQ adds three-row practicality.

The ESCALADE IQ and IQL bring Cadillac’s largest SUV into the EV market. Finally, the CELESTIQ serves customers looking for a hand-built luxury sedan with extensive personalization.

That gives Cadillac a broad U.S. electric portfolio.

The 2026 Cadillac EV lineup now spans compact, midsize and full-size SUVs, along with an ultra-luxury sedan. At the top of the range, the Escalade IQ offers a Cadillac-estimated 465 miles, while the CELESTIQ pushes the brand into a completely different level of customization and price.