Buick Electra E5

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

History

The Buick Electra E5 is the first product of the Buick Electra electric vehicle series and was introduced during 2023 Auto Shanghai.[4] It was produced by the SAIC-GM joint venture in China since its launch on April 23, 2023.[5] Based on GM's BEV3 platform[6], 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.[7][8][9]

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.

2025 facelift

The Electra E5 received facelift in 2025.[10]

Specifications

The Buick Electra E5 is equipped with GM Ultium batteries and the Super Cruise driver assistance system.[11] The model is powered by a 241 hp electric motor with 330. Nm peak torque, which accelerates the vehicle from 0–100. km/h in 7.5seconds, and to a 180. km/h top speed.[12] Its battery can charge from 30–80% in 19minutes.[5]

Sales

References

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