Battery-Electric Electra L7 Launches With 702 km Range and 9-Minute Fast Charging

Buick Electra L7 Launches With Long-Range Electric Powertrain

On August 19, SAIC General Motors Corporation Limited (SAIC General Motors Corporation Limited)’s Buick brand officially launched the battery-electric Electra L7 luxury sedan. Three variants are available, priced from CNY 179,900 to CNY 209,900, while limited-time promotional prices range from CNY 169,900 to CNY 199,900. The launch expands Buick’s electric luxury sedan offering with a combination of high power output, long driving range, rapid charging capability, connected vehicle technology, and advanced driver-assistance functions. The model is positioned around a 702 km CLTC EV-mode range and a claimed nine-minute DC fast-charging window from 30% to 80% state of charge.

Dimensions and Electric Powertrain

The Electra L7 measures 5,032 mm in length, 1,952 mm in width, and 1,499 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. It uses the Xiaoyao battery-electric powertrain and features an electric motor delivering a maximum power output of 282 kW and peak torque of 382 Nm. The sedan accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 220 km/h. These specifications position the Electra L7 as a performance-oriented luxury electric sedan while retaining the larger dimensions and long wheelbase expected from its vehicle segment.

80.6 kWh Battery Delivers 702 km CLTC Range

The electric sedan is equipped with an 80.6 kWh battery supplied by CATL-SAIC Motor joint venture United Auto Battery Co., Ltd. (UABC). The battery provides a CLTC EV-mode driving range of 702 km, supporting longer-distance operation between charging sessions. DC fast charging from 30% to 80% state of charge takes just nine minutes, according to the launch information. The combination of battery capacity, claimed driving range, and rapid charging capability is designed to address two major considerations for electric vehicle buyers: reducing charging frequency during longer trips and minimizing the time required for a charging stop.

Digital Cockpit and Advanced Driver Assistance

The Electra L7 comes standard with a 10.25-inch full-LCD instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch intelligent center touchscreen. Select variants use the Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8775P chip and feature a 50-inch panoramic augmented-reality head-up display (AR-HUD), extending digital information into the driver’s forward field of view. The model also adopts Buick’s Xiaoyao Zhixing advanced driver-assistance system. Its intelligent sensing hardware includes one LiDAR and twelve ultrasonic radars, enabling functions such as Urban Navigation Pilot (UNP), Driver Monitoring System (DMS), and Automated Parking Assist (APA).

Pricing and Market Positioning

Three Electra L7 variants are priced between CNY 179,900 and CNY 209,900, with limited-time promotional prices reducing the range to CNY 169,900 through CNY 199,900. The pricing strategy places the luxury electric sedan within a competitive range while combining premium vehicle dimensions with a 282 kW motor, 80.6 kWh battery, 702 km CLTC range, and advanced digital and driver-assistance features. The launch in China gives Buick another battery-electric offering focused on buyers seeking a larger sedan with performance, long-range capability, rapid charging, and technology-oriented cabin features.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the range and charging capability of the Electra L7?
The Electra L7 offers a claimed 702 km CLTC EV-mode range and can charge from 30% to 80% state of charge in nine minutes using DC fast charging. The sedan uses an 80.6 kWh battery supplied by United Auto Battery Co., Ltd. (UABC), a CATL-SAIC Motor joint venture. Its electric powertrain produces 282 kW of maximum power and 382 Nm of peak torque. The combination of long claimed range and rapid charging is a central part of the model’s positioning, providing greater driving distance between charging stops while reducing the time required for a fast-charging session.

How much does the Buick Electra L7 cost?
The Electra L7 is offered in three variants with official prices ranging from CNY 179,900 to CNY 209,900, while limited-time promotional prices range from CNY 169,900 to CNY 199,900. The pricing applies to the battery-electric luxury sedan launched by Buick under SAIC General Motors Corporation Limited. Beyond its price positioning, the model combines a 282 kW electric motor, 5.6-second 0-to-100 km/h acceleration, 702 km CLTC EV-mode range, advanced cockpit technology, LiDAR-based sensing hardware, and multiple driver-assistance functions across its available configurations.