Buick, a brand under General Motors, has launched the Electra L7 extended-range sedan in China, setting a limited-time starting price of RMB 169,900 ($23,820) as it looks to strengthen its foothold in the world’s largest EV market. Deliveries are set to begin on October 20.
The Electra L7, built on the Xiao Yao Super Architecture, measures 5,032 mm in length with a 3,000 mm wheelbase, positioning it in the mid-to-large sedan segment. It features Buick’s “Zhen Long” extended-range electric system, which pairs a 1.5-liter engine acting as a generator with a 252 kW electric motor. The vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and offers a top speed of 200 km/h.
Equipped with a 40.2-kWh Ultium battery pack supplied by Zenergy and a CATL-SAIC Motor joint venture, the Electra L7 has a battery-only range of 302 km and a combined range of 1,420 km when fully charged and fueled. Buick is offering five trims, with official prices ranging from RMB 173,900 to RMB 219,900 before a temporary RMB 4,000 discount.
Technology is a key focus for the model. The Electra L7 incorporates Qualcomm’s SA8775P cockpit chip, one of the first cars in China to adopt it, and an advanced driver assistance system developed with autonomous driving startup Momenta. The system enables full-scenario driving support, including urban navigation on autopilot and parking assistance.
Extended-range EVs (EREVs) have gained traction in China as a bridge technology for consumers seeking electric mobility without range anxiety, but sales momentum has slowed. From January to August, EREV retail sales rose 7.3% year-on-year to 732,000 units, while battery-electric vehicles climbed 32.2% to 4.61 million units, data from the China Passenger Car Association showed.