Cadillac’s lowest-priced EV yet
The all-electric 2025 Cadillac Optiq was introduced earlier this year as a stylish new entry-level model for General Motors’ luxury brand and its electric vehicle offerings. Despite being the smallest and least-expensive EV in Cadillac’s lineup so far, its feature set is nothing to frown upon. This September, Cadillac is offering a great way for customers to get behind the wheel of one. Current owners or lessees of certain competitor luxury vehicles can lease a new Optiq for as low as $439 per month with a $4,879 down payment for two years and 20,000 miles.
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Meanwhile, returning Cadillac customers can lease a 2025 Optiq for $479 per month with a $4,989 down payment, also over a two-year/20,000-mile term. Cadillac is also offering a cash incentive of $2,000 toward an Optiq lease for customers coming from other brands, and the Optiq still qualifies for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit as long as you take delivery by September 30th when these offers end. These numbers don’t include tax, title, and other fees, so we recommend entering your zip code into the current offers page on Cadillac’s website to most accurately estimate a payment.
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More on the 2025 Cadillac Optiq
The Optiq is remarkably well-equipped for a small luxury crossover in both gasoline and electric forms, boasting standard all-wheel drive courtesy of a dual-motor powertrain that generates 300 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque, a 33-inch curved dashboard display, and Super Cruise hands-free driving technology. The Optiq’s 85-kilowatt-hour battery pack affords a GM-estimated 302 miles of range, and the automaker claims it can recover 79 miles of range in just 10 minutes of DC fast-charging.
Automakers generally don’t make big changes for a model’s sophomore year, but Cadillac has a few notable ones in store for the 2026 Optiq. A new rear-wheel drive version will carry a slightly lower base price than the 2025 all-wheel drive version, while the all-wheel drive powertrain itself has been tweaked to have more of a rearward bias for better driving dynamics. Cadillac is also rolling out the North American Charging Standard (NACS) and an Optiq-V performance model soon.
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Final thoughts
Leasing a 2025 Optiq is a smart move if you need a new car right away—for instance, if your current lease is ending. Cadillac is clearly targeting this situation, tailoring this month’s top lease offers toward existing customers and drivers of other luxury brands who may be ready to switch. Leasing an Optiq may also just generally be a good idea, as it’s still a new model with unproven reliability. Leasing a 2025 model will give you an opportunity to see if you can live without the 2026 model’s changes, and if not, you can switch to a new vehicle with those changes relatively soon.
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*Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The information presented herein is based on manufacturer-provided lease offer information, which is subject to frequent change and may vary based on location, creditworthiness, and other factors. We are not a party to any lease agreements and assume no liability for the terms, conditions, availability, or accuracy of any lease offers mentioned. All terms, including but not limited to pricing, mileage allowances, and residual values, require direct verification with an authorized local OEM dealership. This article does not constitute financial advice or an endorsement of any particular lease or vehicle.
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Stephen Andrew Edelstein
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