Buick has recently unveiled the updated Electra E5 pure electric SUV in China, with safety being one of its primary selling points. The vehicle comes with a starting price of RMB 169,900 ($23,640), promising zero self-ignition for the model.
This updated version of the Electra E5 offers three variants with guide prices ranging from RMB 169,900 to RMB 189,900. However, Buick is providing discounts that reduce the starting prices to RMB 149,900, RMB 159,900, and RMB 169,900, respectively.
One of the standout features of the Electra E5 is Buick’s commitment to zero spontaneous combustion. If the vehicle catches fire due to a quality issue within the first year of delivery, Buick will compensate the owner with a brand-new vehicle of the same specifications. This pledge sets Buick apart as the first brand in the Chinese market to offer such a guarantee, addressing concerns about EV safety that continue to impact consumer confidence.
Buick also claims that the Electra E5 surpasses China’s new national standards for battery safety, which are set to take effect in July 2026. In the event of a single cell thermal runaway, the battery pack will not catch fire or explode within two weeks, exceeding the new national standard of two hours.
The Electra E5 is a mid-size SUV with dimensions of 4,893 mm in length, 1,905 mm in width, and 1,684 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,954 mm. It offers various battery pack options, including a 65-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, a 68.4-kWh ternary lithium battery, and a 76.8-kWh LFP battery pack, with CLTC ranges of 515 km, 545 km, and 620 km, respectively.
The vehicle can charge from 30 percent to 80 percent in just 19 minutes and is built on General Motors’ Ultium 2.0 platform. It features a front-mounted single motor with a maximum power output of 180 kW and a maximum torque of 330 Nm, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 180 km/h.
Initially launched in China in April 2023, the Electra E5 represents Buick’s first electric vehicle based on the Ultium platform. With its focus on safety, advanced technology, and impressive performance capabilities, the Electra E5 is poised to make a significant impact in the electric vehicle market.
