Buick, a brand under General Motors, has filed the Electra E7 plug-in hybrid SUV with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), marking a further move in its electrification strategy in the world’s largest automotive market.
The Electra E7 appeared in a vehicle catalog released by MIIT on Thursday, a key regulatory milestone that precedes approval for public sale in China. The catalog allows for public feedback between January 9 and January 15 and lists three plug-in hybrid variants under the product codes SGM6481MBPHEV, SGM6481MDPHEV and SGM6481MAPHEV.
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According to the filing, the five-seat SUV measures 4,850 mm in length, 1,910 mm in width and up to 1,676 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,850 mm. Depending on the version, curb weight ranges from 1,850 kg to 1,995 kg, while the maximum supported speed is listed at either 180 km/h or 210 km/h.
The Electra E7 is powered by a 1.5-litre engine supplied by SAIC-GM with a maximum output of 115 kW, paired with a single electric motor delivering up to 165 kW. Energy storage is provided by lithium iron phosphate batteries, with suppliers including Zenergy and Rept Battero Energy named in the regulatory documents.
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The filing builds on Buick’s recent expansion of its electrified lineup in China. The brand launched the all-electric Electra E5 in April 2023 as its first model based on the Ultium platform, followed by the introduction of the Xiao Yao architecture and the formal establishment of the Electra sub-brand.
Buick has since broadened the Electra range, including the launch of the Electra L7 sedan, as it seeks to strengthen its position in China’s increasingly competitive market for electric and electrified vehicles.