GM confirms two new Buick-branded EV models – Test and News

GM is updating its electrification programs by announcing the arrival of two new Buick models, which will join GMC’s upcoming Hummer EV and Cadillac Lyriq, as well as a small SUV that will replace the Chevrolet Bolt EV. As part of a plan that expects 20 100% electric cars and light trucks by 2023, Buick will deliver two unprecedented battery crossovers, one with SUV-coupe lines and the other closer to the SUV world. Like the new Cadillac Lyriq, the next two EVs of the Buick brand will also be based on GM Group’s BEV3 platform and will use Ultium battery technology in the range from 50 kWh to 200 kWh, thus achieving a maximum range of 650 km.

The clear intention of GM and the operation of Buick is to face the attacks launched by Ford and the recent Mustang Mach-E as well as to try to ‘stop’ the success of Tesla in various markets of the world including China where the Buick brand is many. appreciated. So it’s not unreasonable to think that the appearance of one or both of these new models is heavily inspired by the Enspire concept that General Motors presented at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show. Designed to meet the growing demand for premium EVs from customers of China, the Enspire suv was more of a crossover than a true sport utility and featured a very bright interior with comfortable seats even in the back, as the Chinese like, with OLED screens for multimedia and super fast internet based on 5G connections. In the 2018 version, the Enspire used a 410 kW (equivalent to 550 HP) engine that allows you to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in just 4 seconds.