The Buick Electra E7 (Chinese: 别克至境E7; pinyin: Biékè Zhìjìng E7) is a plug-in hybrid mid-size crossover SUV produced by SAIC-GM. It is the first crossover SUV of the China-exclusive Electra sub-brand to adopt the brand's True Dragon Plug-in Hybrid Pro powertrain. It is the production version of the Electra SUV Precursor concept.
| Buick Electra E7 | |
|---|---|
 Buick Electra E7 in Shanghai | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SAIC-GM |
| Model code | NCUB |
| Production | 2026–present |
| Assembly | China: Wuhan, Hubei (SAIC-GM) |
| Designer | Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Platform | Xiao Yao |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous AC |
| Power output | 315–369 hp (235–275 kW; 319–374 PS) |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Battery |
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| Range | 1,600 km (990 mi) (CLTC) |
| Electric range | 210 km (130 mi) (CLTC) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112.2 in) |
| Length | 4,850 mm (190.9 in) |
| Width | 1,910 mm (75.2 in) |
| Height | 1,676 mm (66.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,850–1,995 kg (4,079–4,398 lb) |
Overview
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The Electra SUV Precursor concept was first revealed at Auto Shanghai 2025 in April with the launch of the Electra sub-brand, alongside the Electra Sedan Precursor concept and Electra MPV Precursor concept which became the Buick Electra L7 and Buick Electra Encasa (GL8 Encasa), respectively.[1][2] The codename of Electra E7 is NCUB[3].
The production Electra E7 was first revealed on 8 January 2026 alongside MIIT regulatory filings which revealed some specifications.[4][5][6] It launched with prices starting from 23200 USD on 22 April 2026.[7]
The Electra E7 is equipped with the brand's Xiaoyao Zhixing ADAS system which is based on Momenta's R6 Flywheel model, along with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8775P SoC powering the infotainment system.[4]
Powertrain
editThe Electra E7 is available with a debuting plug-in hybrid system called the True Dragon Plug-in Hybrid Pro. It is equipped with a choice of inline-four petrol engines, either a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter outputting 97 hp (72 kW; 98 PS) or a turbocharged 1.5-liter developed specifically for hybrid use outputting 154 hp (115 kW; 156 PS) and 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) of torque. Both engines are paired with a 221 hp (165 kW; 224 PS) electric motor. Variants with the weaker engine are powered by an LFP battery pack supplied by REPT Battero and have a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph), while the stronger engine is paired with a Zenergy-supplied LFP battery with a 210 km/h (130 mph) top speed.[8] The E7 can get up to 210 km (130 mi) of pure-electric range on the CLTC cycle, and a combined range of up to 1,600 km (994 mi).[4][5][6]
| Model | Battery | Engine | Motor | Range | Weight | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Weight | Type | Power | Torque | Electric | |||
| 1.5T PHEV | 31.7 kWh | 252 kg (556 lb) | 1.5 L turbo | 154 hp (115 kW; 156 PS) | 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) | 221 hp (165 kW; 224 PS) | 163 km (101 mi) | 1,995 kg (4,398 lb) |
Sales
editOn 7 May 2026, Buick announced that the Electra E7 had exceeded 5,000 deliveries on 5 May, two weeks after its launch on 22 April 2026. Additionally, 80% of those deliveries went to families with children.[10]
References
edit- ↑ Padeanu, Adrian (2025-04-22). "Buick Is So Big in China It Has Its Own Sub-Brand". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- ↑ Centeno, Deivis (2025-04-26). "Upcoming Buick Electra NEV Crossover Prototype Revealed". Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- ↑ "独家｜雪佛兰退出中国倒计时：新产品项目被无限推迟，老款车型即将EOP（退出生产线）-电子工程专辑". www.eet-china.com. Archived from the original on 2026-03-21. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
- 1 2 3 Miao, Liu (2026-01-10). "Buick Electra E7 unveiled: a plug-in hybrid SUV with 1,600 km combined range". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- 1 2 Guo, Chen (2026-01-08). 基本延续概念车设计 别克至境E7申报图曝光 将于年内正式上市 [The Buick E7, largely retaining the design of the concept car, has had its application images revealed and will be officially launched later this year]. 汽车之家 (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- 1 2 Qing, Yuan (2025-01-08). 别克至境 SUV 新车 ELECTRA E7 申报，有望沿用“真龙”插混系统 [Buick's new ELECTRA E7 SUV has been submitted for approval and is expected to use the "True Dragon" plug-in hybrid system]. ITHome. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- ↑ Miao, Liu (2026-04-22). "Buick Electra E7 PHEV SUV launches with 1630 km combined range, starting from 23,200 USD". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
- ↑ Kang, Lei (2026-01-09). "Buick files for Electra E7 hybrid SUV in China". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- ↑ Qin, Chao (2026-03-19). 别克至境E7登上减免购置税目录 插混车型纯电续航163km [The Buick E7 has been included in the list of vehicles eligible for purchase tax reductions and exemptions; its plug-in hybrid model boasts a pure electric range of 163 km]. 汽车之家 (Autohome) (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2026-03-21.
- ↑ Yang, Zai (2026-05-07). 别克至境 E7 汽车上市两周累计交付突破 5000 台，置换权益价 15.49 万起 [The Buick Electra E7 has achieved cumulative deliveries of over 5,000 units in the two weeks since its launch, with trade-in benefits starting at 154,900 yuan]. ITHome. Retrieved 2026-05-07.