Buick Velite 7
The Buick Velite 7 is a subcompact electric crossover. It is sold exclusively in China. The Velite 7 is similar to the Chevrolet Bolt, using the same BEV2 platform, but it is slightly larger.
| Buick Velite 7 | |
|---|---|
 Buick Velite 7 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Buick (SAIC-GM) |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM BEV2 platform |
| Related | Chevrolet Bolt |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 1x 130 kW (170 hp) permanent magnet motor/generators |
| Transmission | Single reduction gearbox |
| Battery | 55.6 kWh lithium-ion |
| Electric range | 500 km (311 mi) |
| Plug-in charging | AC: 9.5 hours DC Fast Charge: 1 hour to 80%[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm (105.3 in) |
| Length | 4,264 mm (167.9 in) |
| Width | 1,767 mm (69.6 in) |
| Height | 1,618 mm (63.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,660 kg (3,660 lb) |
Introduction
The Velite 7 was launched in July 2020, alongside a new PHEV version of the Buick Velite 6 wagon.[2]
A car resembling the Buick Velite 7 first appeared in a document from 2017 describing GM's future electric vehicle plans.[3] However, the image was quickly replaced with a covered vehicle. The same vehicle is also believed to be an upcoming variant of the Chevrolet Bolt referred to as the "Bolt EUV".[4]
Features
The Buick Velite 7 is available in two variants. It features two driving modes (standard and sport), and two modes of energy recycling: Regen on Demand, and One Pedal Driving.[5]
The Velite 7 has a battery with 55.6 kWh capacity and a range of up to 500 km on the NEDC. It generates up to 130 kW (174 hp; 177 PS) and 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) torque.
References
- https://www.buick.com.cn/velite7/#360
- https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/07/all-new-buick-velite-7-ev-and-velite-6-phev-launch-in-china/
- "Oops: Now you see a new GM EV, now you don't". Automotive News. 2017-11-27. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
- Ryan (2020-01-16). "Spied 2021 Chevy Bolt EUV – Chevrolet's Newest All-Electric Crossover". 2021 SUVs. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
- https://media.gm.com/media/cn/en/buick/home.detail.html/content/Pages/news/cn/en/2020/Jul/0724_Buick.html