Exterior Design
The Buick GL8 Encasa EV adopts luxury pure electric MPV design language, equipped with a closed front grille and full LED headlight groups. The vehicle is fitted with LED taillight groups and aerodynamic rear bumper trim. It is available in multiple solid and dual-tone body color options. The model supports 20-inch wheel configurations for different versions. Partial versions are equipped with lidar sensing modules.
In terms of dimensions, the vehicle measures 5260 mm in length, 2023 mm in width, and 1820 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3160 mm. The model adopts a 5-door 7-seater layout. The vehicle is fitted with electrically adjustable exterior mirrors, electric sliding doors and electric tailgate as standard.
Interior Design
The Buick GL8 Encasa EV is equipped with a full LCD digital instrument cluster and a 32-inch integrated ultra-long central touchscreen. Partial versions are equipped with independent rear entertainment screens. Interior color schemes include multiple neutral tones, matched with Nappa leather upholstery and metallic decorative trim. The vehicle supports multi-color ambient lighting and four-zone automatic constant temperature air conditioning.
In terms of configurations, the standard model is equipped with front, side and curtain airbags, front and rear parking sensors, rearview camera, and constant-speed cruise control. It comes with keyless entry, one-key start and mobile phone interconnection functions. The high-spec version is fitted with a 360-degree panoramic camera system, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist and active braking system. The vehicle supports wireless phone charging and intelligent cabin purification system.
Powertrain
The Buick GL8 Encasa EV is equipped with single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive configurations, matched with a single-speed electric transmission. The single-motor version delivers a maximum power of 332 kW. The dual-motor version outputs a comprehensive maximum power of 482 kW and peak torque of 550 Nm. The vehicle adopts a 900V high-voltage platform, with an electronically limited top speed of 180 km/h.
The vehicle is equipped with a 96 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack. The CLTC pure electric cruising range is 632 km for the single-motor version and 601 km for the dual-motor version. It supports DC fast charging and AC slow charging functions. The model supports energy recovery and OTA upgrade functions.
| 2026 Buick GL8 Encasa EV Luxury Edition | |
|---|---|
| Basic Information | |
| Launch date | 2026.03 |
| Body level | Mid-to-large MPV |
| Length * Width * Height (mm) | 5260*2023*1820 |
| 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 | ● |
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