2025 Buick Electra E5
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Overview
Buick's electric future will wear a name from its gas-guzzling past: Electra. The first of the Buick Electra lineup will be the 2025 Electra E5 SUV, which will also be sold in China. Powered by General Motors's Ultium battery platform, the Electra E5 should deliver similar performance and driving range as the Cadillac Lyriq. That should mean around 340 horsepower and around 300 miles of driving range per charge. The Electra E5's interior looks even more spacious than the gasoline-powered Envision SUV, and it features a curved 30.0-inch infotainment display that uses the same technology found in the Cadillac Escalade.
What's New for 2025?
The Electra E5 will be Buick's first electric offering when it goes on sale in late 2024. We know that it will be produced in China for the Chinese domestic market, but it's unclear if the North American version will be produced here or imported from Asia.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
If the Electra follows the Buick brand's current trim structure—and that's an open question at this point—the base model will likely be the Preferred trim, with a mid-range Essence adding more luxury features, and a range-topping Avenir carrying the most goodies and the biggest price tag. When we find out more about the Electra E5 and its standard and optional equipment, we'll update this story with that information.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
From photos we've seen of the Chinese-market E5, we can see that Buick has designed a stylish interior for its first EV model and the materials look upscale too. Two rows of seats provide seating for up to five and multi-colored interior ambient lighting gives drivers ways to customize the vibe inside. We haven't sat in them yet, but the front seats look mighty comfortable and the rear seat space looks quite generous.
Infotainment and Connectivity
A massive 30.0-inch display stretches most of the Electra E5's dashboard. The curved screen will likely be touch sensitive on the right side where the infotainment features are located. A 5G Wi-Fi hotspot will be standard and we expect to see wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well. A wireless smartphone charging pad will likely be available too, and we think Buick will include a Bose premium stereo system as an option.
As more information becomes available, we'll update this story with more details about:
- EV Motor, Power, and Performance
- Range, Charging, and Battery Life
- Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe
- Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
- Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
