On September 29, 2025, SAIC-GM Buick officially announced the launch of its first model under the premium new energy vehicle sub-brand "Zhijing"—the L7. Available in five configurations, the starting price is 169,900 RMB, with a limited-time offer ranging from 169,900 to 215,900 RMB. As a strategic model built on the "Xiaoyao" super architecture, the L7 boasts three key selling points: 302km pure electric range and 1420km combined range, Momenta R6 flywheel-based advanced driver assistance system, and a Qualcomm SA8775P chip-powered cockpit, directly competing with models like the BYD Han and DeepLoo SL03.
Model Pricing:
Comfort Edition: 169,900 RMB;
Luxury Edition: 182,900 RMB;
Comfort Smart Edition: 189,900 RMB;
Luxury Smart Edition: 202,900 RMB;
Avenir Edition: 215,900 RMB.
Power Performance: Equipped with a 252kW electric motor (equivalent to a 3.0T V6 engine) and a 1.5T hybrid-specific engine, it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, with performance degradation less than 0.1 seconds when the battery is depleted;
Range and Charging: The Ultium 2.0 battery provides 302km pure electric range and 1420km combined range. 130kW fast charging from 30% to 80% takes only 18 minutes;
NVH Control: Range extender noise is less than 0.5dB, and hydraulic suspension filters road vibrations.
In-Car System: The driver's area features a 15.6-inch central touchscreen and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster; a 50-inch AR-HUD is also available; the first-ever deployment of the latest Qualcomm SA8775P chip globally, with up to 72 TOPS AI processing power for the smart cockpit; supports Apple CarPlay, Huawei HiCar, and CarLink mobile connectivity. Driver Assistance System: L2+ "Intelligent Driving" system standard across the entire lineup; optional LiDAR system supports urban NOA; world-first deployment of Momenta R6 large model.
Hybrid System: Utilizes the newly developed Ultinion 2.0 dedicated hybrid battery, with 60% more test items than the new national standard and a durability test standard 29 times stricter than the new national standard, achieving a safety record of "16 billion kilometers without a single spontaneous combustion." It also boasts an ultra-long cycle life of 640,000 kilometers of pure electric range.
Interior Experience: 27-speaker Buick Sound system + four headrest speakers; 120° zero-gravity seat for the front passenger.
Interactive Hardware: 15.6-inch central touchscreen + 50-inch AR-HUD; Qualcomm SA8775P chip provides 72 TOPS computing power.
Chassis: Features a double wishbone front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension; the rear suspension is the only one in its class to use a 6-ball joint design. The RTD continuously variable damping suspension can adjust damping in milliseconds, actively controlling vehicle posture. Hydraulic bushings up to 90mm in diameter are used in the lower control arm of the front suspension and the subframe, further filtering road vibrations.
Disruptive Positioning: With a 5032mm length (C-segment standard), it enters the market at a B-segment price.
Limited-Time Offer: Place an order before October 31st and receive a 53,000 RMB package (including lifetime warranty for the powertrain and lifetime access to the driver assistance system).
Production Capacity: According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, the battery system energy density reaches 185Wh/kg, and the vehicle's energy consumption is 12% lower than competitors.
Buick's introduction of a 640,000-kilometer battery life and high-end chassis technology in this price range (200,000 RMB) not only reinforces the "technology race" in the extended-range EV market but also provides a model of "upgraded features and lower prices" for joint venture brands transitioning to new energy vehicles.
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