Buick Electra EV previewed in new spy images

Heavily camouflaged crossover, spotted in southeast Michigan, looks similar in size to the Chevrolet Blazer EV or Equinox EV that GM revealed this year.

November 10, 2022 11:18 AM

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The prototype appears to share styling elements with the Buick Electra-X crossover concept that GM introduced in China in June, notably the headlight layout.

A Buick electric crossover prototype has been photographed undergoing road tests, signaling that the General Motors brand is nearing the start of its transformation to a zero-emissions lineup.

The heavily camouflaged electric vehicle, spotted in southeast Michigan, looks similar in size to the Chevrolet Blazer EV or Equinox EV that GM revealed this year. The prototype appears to share styling elements with the Buick Electra-X crossover concept that GM introduced in China in June, notably the headlight layout.

A spokesman for Buick declined to comment on future products. Buick spokesman Mikhael Farah said Buick "will have an all-electric portfolio in North America by the end of the decade, with our first EV arriving in showrooms in 2024. Buick's future EV products will carry the Electra name, drawing inspiration from Buick's history while appropriately positioning it toward a zero-emissions future."

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The Buick EV prototype is similar in size to the Chevrolet Equinox EV and Blazer EV. Analysts expect Buick to field two EVs in 2024.

Buick has said all of its EVs will carry the Electra badge, a name the brand last used in 1990, as well as a unique alphanumeric designation to distinguish each model. Forecasters expect two electric Buick crossovers to go on sale in 2024 using the Electra naming configuration. Both will be built in China. Buick has confirmed plans for one of those crossovers.

Buick EVs will also adopt styling cues from the Wildcat EV concept revealed in June. The Wildcat concept features more sculpting, a wider stance and a roomier interior.

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