After being on sale for two years since its initial launch in China, SAIC-GM is putting the finishing touches on the updated 2026 Buick Electra E5, and the first images of the crossover have already leaked in the Asian country.
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has just released the future product statement for the updated 2026 Buick Electra E5, set to debut this year, revealing the new features of Buick’s all-electric crossover for the first time, and ahead of any announcement or teaser from General Motors’ main joint venture.
SAIC-GM’s future product statement for the updated 2026 Buick Electra E5 includes several real-world photos of the model and some spec sheet data, showing the slight changes the vehicle will receive for its third model year in the Chinese market. While at first glance it appears unchanged, the leaked 2026 Electra E5 bears some tweaks to the exterior design and a significant technical change to the battery pack.
Aesthetically, the updated 2026 Buick Electra E5 retains the same general body design, with the sole exception of the front end, which now shows a slightly cleaner and smoother appearance. The difference lies in the restyled front bumper, including a new continuous shark-nose shape and a redesign of the larger air intakes within a gloss black shield.
The updated 2026 Buick Electra E5’s powertrain will be supported by a new lithium iron phosphate battery pack, developed locally in China by the automaker, replacing the current lithium ternary battery. The base variant will continue to be powered by a single electric motor mounted on the front axle, producing 180 kW or 241 horsepower, while the top-spec versions are equipped with all-wheel drive.
The updated 2026 Buick Electra E5 will be officially unveiled in China in the coming months, where it is expected to go on sale in the second half of the year. It’s worth noting that the updated model’s changes could come as an additional offering within the current trim lineup, with the appearance and technical features likely to vary depending on the trim level selected.
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This looks nice but I’m wondering, is Buick already moving away from their “new” face?
….it actually looks more like a Tesla is moving towards Buick.
Generic, dumpy, an insult to David Dunbar Buick.
It’s a boxy Milk Truck just like Buick’s USA lineup.
It has quickly become “dated”….
The vehicle was in the sun too long and the front grille is melting by sliding downward. LOL