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

Buick Electra E5
Buick Electra E5
Overview
Manufacturer	SAIC-GM
Model code	B233
Production	2023–present
Assembly	China: Wuhan (SAIC-GM)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-motor, front-wheel-drive; Dual-motors, all-wheel-drive;
Platform	GM BEV3
Related	Cadillac Optiq; Buick Electra E4; Chevrolet Equinox EV;
Powertrain
Electric motor	Permanent 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 range	515–620 km (320–385 mi)
Plug-in charging	11.5 kW (AC); 195 kW (DC);
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,954 mm (116.3 in)
Length	4,892 mm (192.6 in)
Width	1,905 mm (75.0 in)
Height	1,681–1,684 mm (66.2–66.3 in)
Curb weight	2,570 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.

Rear view
Interior

2025 facelift

The Electra E5 received a facelift in 2025.

Facelift
Facelift (Rear view)

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.