Buick Electra E5 Specs, Range, Battery, Dimensions & Features

Updated: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Buick Electra E5 Specs, Range, Battery, Dimensions & Features
Eletric Car Buick Electra E5 Specs, Performance, Range, Dimensions & Features
Buick Electra E5
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC-GM
Model codeB233
Production2023–present
AssemblyChina: Wuhan (SAIC-GM)
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
  • Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
  • Dual-motors, all-wheel-drive
PlatformGM BEV3
Related
  • Cadillac Optiq
  • Buick Electra E4
  • Chevrolet Equinox EV
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent magnet motor
Power output
  • 150–211 kW (204–287 PS; 201–283 hp)
Battery
  • 65 kWh LFP Ultium
  • 68.4 kWh NMC Ultium
  • 79.7 kWh LFP Ultium
Electric range515–620 km (320–385 mi)
Plug-in charging
  • 11.5 kW (AC)
  • 195 kW (DC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,954 mm (116.3 in)
Length4,892 mm (192.6 in)
Width1,905 mm (75.0 in)
Height1,681–1,684 mm (66.2–66.3 in)
Curb weight2,570 kg (5,666 lb)

The Buick Electra E5 is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by SAIC-GM under the Buick brand.

History

The Electra E5 is the first product of the Buick Electra electric vehicle series and was introduced during 2023 Auto Shanghai. It was produced by the SAIC-GM joint venture in China since its launch on April 23, 2023. Based on GM's BEV3 platform, it is equipped with GM Ultium batteries shared with other GM battery electric vehicles, and will be equipped with the Super Cruise driving assistance system.

It is the first vehicle under the Electra sub-brand of Buick electric vehicles, a name reused from the Buick Electra produced between 1959 and 1990.

2025 facelift

The Electra E5 received a facelift in 2025.

Specifications

The Electra E5 is equipped with GM Ultium batteries and the Super Cruise driver assistance system. The model is powered by a 241 hp (180 kW; 244 PS) electric motor with 330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft) peak torque, which accelerates the vehicle from 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.5 seconds, and to a 180 km/h (112 mph) top speed. Its battery can charge from 30–80% in 19 minutes.

Sales

Year China
2023 14,087
2024 21,813
2025 13,608