- Buick has detailed the new Electra L7 electric sedan in China.
- It features 378 hp, rear-wheel drive, and 436 miles of range.
- Comes nicely equipped and offers advanced autonomous driving.
The Electra L7 lineup is expanding as Buick has begun accepting orders for the fully electric variant in China. It starts at $25,170 (¥169,900) and will be offered in three different trims.
All feature a rear-mounted motor producing 378 hp (282 kW / 383 PS) and 282 lb-ft (382 Nm) of torque. The good news doesn’t end there as the model can accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 5.6 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 137 mph (220 km/h).
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Power is provided by an 80.6 kWh battery, which is sourced from CATL and provides up to 436 miles (702 km) of range. When the battery is low, the 6C ultra-fast charging system enables it to get 280 miles (450 km) of range in as little as 10 minutes.
Sticking with the battery, the Electra L7 offers a Vehicle-to-Load function that enables it to provide 6 kW of external power. This means owners can go glamping with all the comforts of home.
The design carries over from the range-extended model, but Buick added two new colors that appear to be called Stardust Green and Cherry Blossom Pink. While changes are minor, the car has 19-inch wheels, flush-mounted door handles, and frameless doors with acoustic front glass.
The entry-level 702 Luxury comes nicely equipped with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 15.6-inch infotainment system, and a 25-speaker audio system. They’re joined by perforated leather seats with heating, ventilation, and massage functions.
Buyers will also find a heated steering wheel, starlight wood grain trim, and an ambient lighting system. They’re accompanied by a tri-zone climate control system and a 50W wireless smartphone charger.
An assortment of driver assistance systems come standard including Full-Speed Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Centering Assist, and Automatic Emergency Braking. The model also has Lane Departure Warning, Lane Change Assist, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert – among others.
The $27,689 (¥186,900) 702 Luxury is largely identical, but it features fancier taillights and an upgraded interior with a fragrance diffuser and an air quality monitoring system. They’re joined by a digital rearview mirror, a 50-inch augmented reality head-up display, and an interior camera with facial recognition technology.
More importantly, the mid-level model comes with a “magic carpet” chassis and the Xiao Yao Zhi Xing semi-autonomous driving system. It uses Lidar, three millimeter-wave radars, seven cameras, 12 ultra sonic sensors, and four 360 degree surround view camera systems.
This allows for both City Navigation Assist and High-Speed Navigation Assist as well as Automatic Parking Assist and Remote Parking Assist. The system can navigate “complex intersections and roundabouts” by itself and also perform autonomous lane changes.
Lastly, there’s the range-topping 702 Avenir that begins at $30,652 (¥206,900). It’s distinguished by special lighting units, self-closing doors, and unique 19-inch wheels with a turbine-style design.
The upgrades continue inside with Nappa leather seats and higher quality materials. The flagship also has a 27-speaker premium audio system and a rear climate control display.
