General Motors (GM) has released the first image of the Buick Velite 7 compact electric crossover for the Chinese market.
Based on a variant of the BEV2 platform that debuted in the 2016 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle, the Buick Velite 7 electric crossover features a powerful battery pack capable of delivering up to 500 km (NEDC) range on a single charge. In China, the Buick Velite 7 will be the most efficient electric SUV in its class. It should be noted that a 500 km NEDC range corresponds to approximately 320 km in the "real world".
Even one image is enough to understand that the appearance of the Buick Velite 7 is almost identical to the Bolt EUV, the render of which GM accidentally revealed earlier.
The new compact crossover is 167,8 inches (4,26 m) long and 69,6 inches (1,77 m) wide, 63,7 inches (1,62 m) high and has a wheelbase of 105,3 inches (2,67 m). Aesthetically, the Velite 7 EV boasts a relatively simple design with a distinctive front fascia, sharing some body lines with the upcoming Chevrolet Bolt EUV. According to rumors, the electric car will receive an electric motor with a capacity of 177 liters. With. and will reach speeds of up to 145 km / h.
It should also be noted that the Buick brand was a pioneer in the introduction of electrified vehicles in China and is highly popular in China.
Source: 3dnews.ru