The Buick Electra E7 takes a major step forward in electrified SUV design, built on the brand’s advanced Xiaoyao fusion architecture. Under the hood, it features Buick’s latest “True Dragon Plug-in Hybrid Pro” technology, combining efficiency and performance in a midsize package.
Measuring approximately 191 inches long, 75 inches wide, and 66 inches tall, with a 112-inch wheelbase, the E7 offers a spacious cabin and balanced proportions. Its 20-inch “Wing Flow Shadow” wheels, paired with Michelin tires, enhance both handling and ride comfort.
At the rear, the full-width “Galaxy Wing” taillights create a distinctive visual signature, using parametrically arranged light sources for a modern, high-tech look.
Pairing long electric range with strong hybrid performance
Buick is rolling out the Electra E7 with a clear electrification strategy, starting with the crossover’s debut as a plug-in hybrid, while its L7 sedan counterpart is already offered in an extended-range EV configuration, where the gasoline engine functions purely as an onboard generator.
According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the E7 will draw power from a 1.5-liter gasoline engine, available in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged forms, working in tandem with an electric motor producing 221 horsepower. This dual-setup approach allows Buick to serve both traditional plug-in hybrid customers and those seeking the driving experience of an electric vehicle without range anxiety.
Powering the new Buick Electra E7 is Buick’s advanced True Dragon Plug-in Hybrid Pro system, developed to deliver both long-distance efficiency and everyday performance. In real-world terms, the SUV offers an estimated 131 miles of pure electric driving and a total combined range exceeding 1,000 miles, placing it among the longest-range plug-in hybrid SUVs in its class, CarNewsChina reports.
Energy is stored in a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, chosen for its durability, thermal stability, and long service life, helping the Electra E7 balance performance, safety, and efficiency in a single integrated platform.
AI-powered assisted driving and next-gen cockpit tech
Alongside its electrified powertrain, the Buick Electra E7 places a strong emphasis on intelligent driving and in-cabin technology. The SUV will debut with Buick’s Xiaoyao Zhixing assisted driving system, developed using Momenta’s R6 reinforcement learning large model to enable advanced driver assistance functions.
Inside the cabin, the digital cockpit is built on the Xiaoyao architecture and powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8775P processor, providing the computing muscle needed to support real-time navigation, driver assistance, and infotainment features while maintaining smooth system responsiveness.
Ride quality is another major focus of the Buick Electra E7, which is equipped with a pre-emptive RTD continuously variable damping suspension system designed to adapt in real time to changing road conditions. Using high-speed sensors, the system scans the road surface up to 500 times per second and can adjust damping as often as 200 times per second, reacting within milliseconds.
