JAKARTA The luxury brand under the auspices of General Motors, Buick has just stolen attention at the Chinese automotive market with a preview of his latest long-distance sedan, Buick Electra L7.
This medium to large sedan comes as a strategic Buick step in penetrating the electric vehicle segment with Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) technology.
Different from pure electric cars (BEVs) that rely solely on batteries, EVs such as Electra L7 are still fully driven by electric motors, but equipped with an internal combustion engine that usually works as a generator. Its function is not to move the wheels, but to recharge the batteries when the power is running out. That way, the EREV offers a combination of the efficiency of electric cars and longer travel flexibility, without the anxiety of running out of power in the middle of the trip.
EREV technology is increasingly popular in China, especially due to the uneven conditions of charging infrastructure in several regions. No wonder various global manufacturers such as Toyota, Volkswagen, and Mazda have started to participate in developing this type of vehicle for the Chinese market and now Buick is taking part.
Through uploads on Weibo, as reported by CnEVPost, Thursday, July 17, Buick shared a number of images and key specifications for Electra L7. This mid-to-large sedan is targeted for the premium market with an estimated price of around 300,000 yuan or equivalent to Rp683 million.
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Impressive Specifications for Premium Sedan
Electra L7 comes with an impressive dimension: a length of 5,032 mm, a width of 1,952 mm, a height of 1,500 mm, and a wheelbase distance of 3,000 mm. This vehicle builds on the recently introduced Xiao Yao Super Architecture Buick at the end of April, simultaneous with Electra's submersek. Interestingly, Electra L7 will be the first joint-venture model in China to be equipped with LiDAR technology, promising advanced intelligent driving capabilities.
To support the premium driving experience, Electra L7 will be equipped with a Momenta intelligent driving system powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8755 cockpit chip.
Electra L7 is powered by a 1.5 liter engine produced by SAIC-GM, resulting in a maximum power output of 115 kW. Meanwhile, its electric motor has a much larger maximum power output, which is 252 kW. Unfortunately, the distance between this car itself has not been revealed.
According to the submission information, Electra L7 will be produced at the SAIC-GM factory in Wuhan, Hubei province. This sedan has an empty weight of 2,105/2,140 kilograms and is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 200 kilometers per hour. For battery matters, Electra L7 will use an iron phosphate (LFP) lithium battery supplied by Zenergy Battery.
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