Exterior Design

The Buick GL8 Encasa EV adopts the brand’s exclusive “Land Bay Stream” design language for new energy vehicles, featuring a sleek and futuristic front fascia with a closed grille that conforms to pure electric design characteristics and a classic Buick three-shield emblem. It is equipped with crystal wing-spread LED headlights and dynamic daytime running lights, delivering outstanding lighting performance and exclusive high-end recognition. The smooth and streamlined body lines run through the entire vehicle, achieving an ultra-low wind resistance coefficient of 0.258Cd and creating an elegant, stable and atmospheric flagship MPV silhouette. The penetrating floating taillights with dynamic turn signal effects and a high-mounted rear spoiler further enhance the vehicle’s premium texture and aerodynamic performance. The vehicle offers exquisite body color options, including Phantom Black, Pearl White and customized matte gray dual-tone finish, meeting high-end business and personalized aesthetic needs.

In terms of body dimensions, the Buick pure electric flagship MPV measures 5,260 mm in length, 2,023 mm in width, 1,820 mm in height, with an ultra-long wheelbase of 3,160 mm. The top-level body proportions and extended wheelbase layout create an ultra-spacious multi-seater interior space, delivering flagship business-class riding comfort in the luxury pure electric MPV segment. The multi-row seats adopt flexible angle adjustment and split-folding design, which can freely expand cargo storage space, greatly improving practicality for high-end business receptions, luxury family travels and long-distance self-driving tours.

Interior Design

The Buick GL8 Encasa EV features a suspended surround-type luxurious technological interior layout, fitted with a rich multi-screen interactive system including a 50-inch AR-HUD head-up display, dual 16.3-inch integrated screens and a 21-inch 4K ceiling screen, building an immersive and futuristic smart cockpit. The streamlined screen layout simplifies redundant physical buttons, creating a concise, high-end and technological driving atmosphere. The entire cabin is wrapped with top-grade soft-touch materials and premium leather upholstery with exquisite craftsmanship, matched with delicate high-end decorative trims. Multi-color ambient lighting optimizes the cabin atmosphere, while interior color schemes including Amber Warm Brown and Rosy Purple Moon White satisfy users’ personalized high-end matching demands.

In terms of functional configurations, the standard model comes with 20-inch alloy wheels, front and rear multi-airbags, tire pressure monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, high-definition rearview camera, constant-speed cruise control and intelligent smartphone interconnection, covering all core practical functions for high-end travel. The high-spec version is upgraded with Level 2 intelligent driving assistance system, active braking emergency avoidance system, 360-degree panoramic camera system, adaptive cruise control, as well as premium configurations such as panoramic sunroof and multi-zone automatic constant-temperature air conditioning, comprehensively upgrading driving safety and flagship-level luxurious riding experience.

Powertrain

The Buick GL8 Encasa EV is built on the advanced 900V high-voltage platform and equipped with a 96 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack. It adopts a dual-motor four-wheel drive layout, with a comprehensive maximum power of 482 kW and a peak torque of 550 Nm, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration of 5.1 seconds and an official top speed of 180 km/h. The vehicle delivers a CLTC comprehensive cruising range of 601 km, and supports 6C ultra-fast charging, which can charge from 10% to 80% in approximately 11.5 minutes for efficient energy replenishment. With professional flagship chassis tuning and intelligent power management calibration, the vehicle perfectly balances powerful dynamic performance, stable cruising capability and excellent energy efficiency, bringing a smooth, quiet and high-end driving experience for business and luxury family travel scenarios.

	2026 Buick GL8 Encasa EV Luxury Edition
Basic Information
Launch date	2026.03
Body level	Mid-to-large MPV
Length * Width * Height (mm)	526020231820
Energy type	pure electric
CLTC pure electric range (km)	601
Total power of electric motors (kW)	482
Total torque of the electric motor (N·m)	550
Maximum speed (km/h)	180
0-100km/h acceleration (s)	5.1
Battery Type	Lithium iron phosphate batteries
Battery capacity (kWh)	96
Fast charging time (h)	0.18
Fast charging capacity (%)	30-80
Warranty Policy	Three years or 100,000 kilometers
Body
Length (mm)	5260
Width (mm)	2023
Height(mm)	1820
Wheelbase (mm)	3160
Front track width (mm)	1726
Rear track width (mm)	1731
Curb weight (kg)	2800
Maximum load capacity (kg)	3371
Luggage capacity (L)	630-2056
Number of car doors	5
Number of seats	7
Approach angle (°)	13
Departure angle (°)	14
electric motor
Total power of electric motors (kW)	482
Total torque of the electric motor (N·m)	550
Maximum power of the front motor (kW)	332
Maximum torque of the front motor (N·m)	380
Maximum power of the rear motor (kW)	150
Maximum torque of the rear motor (N·m)	170
System total power (kW)	482
System combined torque (N·m)	550
CLTC pure electric range (km)	601
Battery capacity (kWh)	96
Energy consumption per 100 kilometers (kWh/100km)	17.3
Electricity-equivalent fuel consumption (L/100km)	2.01
Fast charging time (h)	0.18
High-voltage fast charging	support
Motor structure	Permanent magnet
Motor working principle	synchronous
Second motor structure	comminicate
Working principle of the second motor	asynchronous
Number of drive motors	Dual motors
Motor layout	Front and rear
Battery Type	Lithium iron phosphate batteries
Battery cell brands	SAIC Times
Battery cooling method	Liquid cooling
Fast charging function	support
Fast charging capacity (%)	30-80
Energy recovery	●
Battery preheating	●
External discharge	●
Chassis/Steering
Drive form	Four-wheel drive
Front suspension type	Double wishbone independent suspension
Rear suspension type	Five-link independent suspension
Adjustable suspension	●
air suspension	●
Steering power type	Electric Assist
Magic Carpet Intelligent Suspension	●
Wheels/Brakes
Front/Rear Brake Type	Ventilation disc
Parking brake type	Electronic parking brake
Front tire specifications	255/55 R18
Rear tire specifications	255/55 R18
Wheel material	aluminum alloy
Active/passive safety configuration
ABS anti-lock braking system	●
Brakeforce Distribution (EBD/CBC, etc.)	●
Brake assist (BA/EBA/BAS, etc.)	●
Traction control (ASR/TCS/TRC, etc.)	●
Vehicle stability control (ESC/ESP/DSC, etc.)	●
Active braking/safety system	●
Lane change assist	●
Lane Keeping Assist	●
Lane centering	●
Lane departure warning	●
Road traffic sign recognition	●
Low speed warning	●
Fatigue driving warning	●
DOW Door Opening Warning	●
Front airbags	●Driver's side airbag
	●Passenger's side airbag
	●Intermediate airbag
	●Side airbags
	●Head airbags (curtain airbags)
Rear airbags	●Side airbags
	●Head airbags (curtains)
Knee airbag	●Driver's knee airbag
Tire pressure monitoring device	● Display
Seatbelt reminder	●Front row
	●Second row
ISOFIX child seat	●
Forward Collision Warning	●
Sentinel Mode / Clairvoyance	●
Assist/Control Configuration
Parking radar	●Before
	●After
Driving assistance imaging	●360-degree panoramic imaging
Transparent chassis/540-degree imaging	●
Rear Cross Traffic Alert System	●
Cruise system	● Full-speed adaptive cruise control
Driving mode switching	● Sporty
	● Economy
	● Standard/Comfort
	● Snow
	● Custom/Personalized
Steep slope descent	●
Hill Start Assist	●
Automatic parking	●
Remote parking	●
Memory Parking	●
Assistance Level	●L2
Assisted driving system	● Smart Driving Assistance
Traffic light recognition	●
External/Anti-theft Configuration
skylight	●Segmented, non-opening sunroof
Active grille shutters	●
Hidden electric door handle	●
Trunk opening method	●Electric
	●Induction
Electric tailgate position memory	●
Key type	●Remote key
	●Bluetooth key
Keyless entry	●
Keyless start system	●
Remote start function	●
Central locking	●
Internal configuration
Steering wheel material	●Genuine leather
Steering wheel adjustment	● Manually
	adjustable (height up/down
	) and (front/back)
Steering wheel functions	●Heating
	●Multifunctional
Steering wheel off-hand detection	●
Central handrail	●Before
	●After
Gear shifting	●Electronic column shifter
Sun visor vanity mirror	●
Full LCD instrument panel	●
LCD instrument size	10.25 inches
AR-HUD Augmented Reality Head-Up Display	●
HUD head-up size	●50 inches
Built-in dashcam	●
Wireless charging function for mobile phones	●Front row
	●Rear row
Passenger entertainment screen size	●16.3 inches
Smart hardware
Forward sensing camera	●Binoculars
Number of cameras	●11
Number of in-car cameras	●3
Number of ultrasonic radars	●12
Number of millimeter-wave radars	●3
Number of LiDARs	●1
Voice regional wake-up recognition	●Four regions
Seats
Seat material	●Genuine leather
Zero Gravity Seat	●Second row
Front seat functions	● Heating
	● Ventilation
	● Massage
	● Headrest Speakers (Driver's Seat Only)
Second-row seat functions	●Heating
	●Ventilation
	●Massage
Electric seat adjustment	●Driver's seat
	●Passenger seat
Driver's seat adjustment method	● Fore-and-aft adjustment
	● Backrest adjustment
	● Height adjustment (4-way)
	● Lumbar support (4-way)
Passenger seat adjustment method	● Fore-and-aft adjustment
	● Backrest adjustment
	● Lumbar support (4-way)
Second row seat adjustment	● Fore-and-aft adjustment
	● Backrest adjustment
	● Height adjustment
	● Lumbar adjustment
	● Leg support adjustment
Power-adjustable second-row seats	●
Rear seats can be folded down electrically.	●
Second row individual seats	●
Adjustable buttons for the rear passenger seat	●
Rear small table	●
Rear cup holders	●
Third row seats	●
Third-row seat adjustment	●Fore-and-aft adjustment
	●Backrest adjustment
Seating layout	2002-2-3
multimedia
Central control color screen	● Touchscreen LCD
Satellite navigation system	●
Navigation traffic information display	●
Map Brands	● Gaode Map
Roadside assistance call	●
In-vehicle intelligent system	●Zhijing OS
In-vehicle smart chip	● Qualcomm Snapdragon 8775
Mobile APP remote function	● Door control
	● Vehicle start
	● Vehicle status check/diagnostics
	● Vehicle location/find vehicle
	● Owner services (finding charging stations, gas stations, parking lots, etc.)
	● Schedule maintenance/repair
Bluetooth/Car Phone	●
Mobile phone interconnection/mapping	●Supports CarPlay
Audio brand name	BOSE
Number of speakers	16
Voice recognition control system	●Multimedia system
	●Navigation
	●Telephone
	●Air conditioning
	●Window
	●Heated seats
	●Ventilated seats
	●Seat massage
DeepSeek application	●Already connected
Central control screen size	●16.3 inches
Voice wake-up words	●
Voice assistant wake word	Hello, Buick.
Continuous speech recognition	●
What is visible can be said	●
Facial recognition	●
In-vehicle biological monitoring system	●
4G/5G networks	●5G
Wi-Fi hotspot	●
Connected Vehicles	●
OTA upgrade	●
Rear LCD screen	●
Number of rear multimedia screens	●3
Rear LCD screen size	●21-inch
	●Dual 5.5-inch
Rear seat multimedia control	●
Interface support	●USB interface
	●Type-C interface
Number of USB/Type-C ports	● 3 seats in the front row / 9 seats in the back row
USB/Type-C maximum charging power	●60W
Wireless charging power for mobile phones	●50W
App Store	●
light
low beam headlights	●LED
High beams	●LED
LED daytime running lights	●
Adaptive high and low beam	●
Headlights are adjustable	●
Automatic headlights	●
Headlights delayed shut-off	●
Interior ambient lighting	●
Active ambient lighting	●
Glass/Rearview Mirror
Electric windows	●Before
	●After
One-touch window operation	●Full vehicle
Anti-pinch function for car windows	●
exterior rearview mirror	●Electrically adjustable
	●Electrically folding
	●Memory
	●Heating
	●Automatic folding when locking
	●Automatic tilting when reversing
Interior rearview mirror	●Automatic anti-glare
	●Streaming rearview mirror
Glass function	●Multi-layer sound insulation
	●Rear side privacy
Multi-layered soundproof glass for side windows	●Front row
	●Rear row
Sunshade curtain	● Rear side window sunshade
Rain-sensing wipers	●
Rear wiper	●
Air conditioner/refrigerator
Air conditioning control methods	●Automatic control
Independent air conditioning in the rear	●
heat pump air conditioner	●
Rear air vent	●
Temperature zone control	●
Air quality monitoring	●
air purification	●
PM2.5 filtration	●
negative ion generator	●
In-car fragrance device	●
Car refrigerator	●