This Buick Sedan Has 870 Miles Of Range But It’s Not Coming To America
- Buick has launched the Electra L7 in China under its new Electra sub-brand.
- It rides on the new Xiao Yao architecture, offering BEV and EREV options.
- The EREV version has 502 hp of power and 870 miles of combined range.
While Buick’s presence in the US is now all about crossovers and SUVs, the brand is taking a different route in China, where the traditional sedan still has a place. The all-new Electra L7 joins Buick’s lineup in the world’s biggest automotive market, bringing sleek styling, a high-tech interior, and electrified powertrains.
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Electra is Buick’s sub-brand for new energy vehicles; it was formally announced in April 2025, with three concepts: a sedan, an SUV, and a minivan. The Electra L7 is the production version of the sedan, which evolves from the 2024 Electra L concept shown the previous year.
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The model retains much of the design language introduced in the concept, though a few features have been streamlined for production. The lighting signature at both ends has been reworked, with more practical LED graphics. Furthermore, the sleek, flush door handles and traditional side mirrors replace some of the show car’s more experimental elements, bringing it closer to real-world usability.
Buick is proud of the wing-shaped “Galaxy” headlights and the turbine-style alloy wheels. The Electra L7 adopts an aerodynamic fastback silhouette measuring 5,032 mm (198.1 inches) long, 1,952 mm (76.9 inches) wide, and 1,500 mm (59.1 inches) tall, with a generous 3,000 mm (118.1 inches) wheelbase. This makes it slightly longer than the Tesla Model S and the Mercedes-Benz EQE, and incrementally shorter than the BMW i5.
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Inside, a Tech Showcase Awaits
While Buick hasn’t yet shown the cabin, it promised “class‑leading intelligent driver-assist capabilities, a smart luxury cockpit and best‑in‑class extended‑range technology”.
The Electra L7 is expected to feature a total of eight screens, a massive 50-inch augmented reality head-up display, and an array of AI-driven features. All of this will run on Qualcomm’s 8775 chip, which supports high-end infotainment and connectivity. Driver assistance tech will come from Chinese tech company Momenta, which has developed a suite of sophisticated ADAS capabilities.
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New Platform with EREV and BEV Options
The sedan is just one of six new energy models Buick plans to launch in the next year, likely alongside production versions of Electra’s SUV and minivan concepts. All of them will be built on Buick’s Xiao Yao architecture, a flexible platform designed specifically for China. These underpinnings are compatible with fully electric, plug-in hybrid, and range-extender powertrains, in FWD, RWD, and AWD layouts.
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The Electra L7 will be initially available with a range-extender setup. A SAIC-sourced turbocharged 1.5-liter engine produces 154 hp (115 kW / 156 PS) and 230 Nm of torque, and is solely used for charging the 40.2 kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery pack. Powering the wheels are dual electric motors, generating 164 hp (122 kW / 166 PS) at the front and 338 hp (252 kW / 343 PS) at the rear, for a combined output of 502 hp (374 kW / 509 PS).
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According to Buick, the EREV version is capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.9 seconds and has a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). More importantly, it has a combined range of 1,400 km (870 miles), including an EV-only range of 302 km (188 miles) which is measured under the CLTC protocols. As for the average fuel consumption, this is limited to 0.5 lt/100km (470 MPG).
In the future, the sedan will also be available in fully electric form, with a CATL-supplied battery and a 900V architecture. This is expected to be compatible with ultra-fast charging, adding as much as 350 km (218 miles) of range in 10 minutes.
Pricing and Availability
The Electra L7 is described as a “300,000-class vehicle”, meaning it will be priced close to ¥300,000 ($41,800) in China. Buick hasn’t announced a date for the market launch, but is already accepting applications of interest for test drives.
As with other Electra-branded models, the L7 is likely to stay exclusive to China, so a US launch doesn’t seem to be in the cards. Production will take place at the factory of the SAIC-GM joint venture in Wuhan.
Buick has sold over 10 million vehicles in China since 1998. Its local lineup offers a much wider choice of models compared to that in the US, including four SUVs, four sedans, one hatchback, and a range of minivans.