Buick Electra E5

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Buick Electra E5
2023 SAIC-GM Buick Electra E5 (front).jpg
Overview
Manufacturer SAIC-GM
Production2023–present [1]
AssemblyChina: Wuhan (SAIC-GM) [2]
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout
Platform GM BEV3
Related
Powertrain
Electric motor Permanent magnet motor
Power output
  • 150–211 kW (204–287 PS; 201–283 hp)
Battery
Electric range 515–620 km (320–385 mi)
Plug-in charging
  • 11.5 kW (AC)
  • 195 kW (DC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,954 mm (116.3 in)
Length4,892 mm (192.6 in)
Width1,905 mm (75.0 in)
Height1,681–1,684 mm (66.2–66.3 in)
Curb weight 2,570 kg (5,666 lb)

The Buick Electra E5 is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUVmanufactured by SAIC-GM under the Buick brand.

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History

The Buick Electra E5 is the first product of the Buick Electra electric vehicle series and was introduced during 2023 Auto Shanghai. [3] It was produced by the SAIC-GM joint venture in China since its launch on April 23, 2023. [4] It is equipped with GM Ultium batteries shared with other GM battery electric vehicles, and will be equipped with the Super Cruise driving assistance system. [5] [6] [7]

It is the first vehicle under the Electra sub-brand of Buick electric vehicles, a name reused from the Buick Electra produced between 1959 and 1990.

Specifications

The Buick Electra E5 is equipped with GM Ultium batteries and the Super Cruise driver assistance system. [8] The model is powered by a 241 hp (180 kW; 244 PS) electric motor with 330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft) peak torque, which accelerates the vehicle from 0100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.5 seconds, and to a 180 km/h (112 mph) top speed. [9] Its battery can charge from 3080% in 19 minutes. [4]

Sales

YearChina
202320,083 [10]
202415,360 [11]

References

  1. "GM Begins Pre-Production Of Ultium-Powered Buick Electra E5 In China | Carscoops" . Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  2. Chen, Dong Yi (December 29, 2022). "Buick Electra E5 Electric SUV Rolled Off Production Line In China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  3. Kang, Lei (December 19, 2022). "Buick teases Electra E5 SUV in China, its first Ultium platform-based model". CnEVPost. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
  4. 1 2 Kang, Lei (June 19, 2025). "Buick launches updated Electra E5 electric SUV in China, promising zero self-ignition". CnEVPost. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  5. "别克Electra E5官图 奥特能平台所打造" [Buick Electra E5 official images built on the Ultium platform]. k.sina.cn. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
  6. "奥特能平台首款量产车 别克Electra E5官图发布" [Official image of Buick Electra E5, the first mass-produced car based on the Ultium platform released]. www.sohu.com. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
  7. "基于奥特能平台打造,别克Electra E5发布官图" [Buick Electra E5 released official image based on Ultium platform]. auto.ifeng.com. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
  8. "基于奥特能平台打造,别克Electra E5发布官图". auto.ifeng.com (in Chinese). Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  9. "2023 Buick Electra E5 Debuts In China As Ultium-Based Electric Crossover". Motor1.com. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  10. "【易车销量榜】全国2023年别克零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  11. "【易车销量榜】全国2024年别克零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved June 26, 2025.