| Buick Velite 7 | |
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 Buick Velite 7 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Production | 2020–2022 |
| Assembly | China:Jinqiao,Shanghai (SAIC-GM) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-doorSUV |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM BEV2 platform |
| Related | Chevrolet Bolt EUV Chevrolet Bolt EV |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 1× 130 kW (170 hp) permanent magnet motor/generators |
| Transmission | Single reduction gearbox |
| Battery | 55.6kWhlithium-ion |
| Electric range | 500 km (311 mi) |
| Plug-in charging | AC: 9.5 hours DC Fast Charge: 1 hour to 80%[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm (105.3 in) |
| Length | 4,264 mm (167.9 in) |
| Width | 1,767 mm (69.6 in) |
| Height | 1,618 mm (63.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,660 kg (3,660 lb) |
TheBuick Velite 7 (Chinese:微蓝7;pinyin:Wēilán 7) is a subcompactelectriccrossover that is sold exclusively in China. The Velite 7 is similar to theChevrolet Bolt, using the sameBEV2 platform, but is slightly larger.
A car resembling the Buick Velite 7 first appeared in a document from 2017 describing GM's future electric vehicle plans. However, the image was quickly replaced with a covered vehicle.[2][3] In January 2020, the Velite 7 was photographed while being road tested under camouflage. At the time, it was speculated this was an upcoming variant of the Chevrolet Bolt which would be released as theBolt EUV.[4] It was later confirmed the vehicle was the Velite 7,[5] although the Bolt EUV is a closely relatedrebadged Velite with some styling differences.[6] Undisguised photographs of the Velite 7 were released that month under a filing with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.[7]
GM announced the Velite 7 in June 2020, highlighting the estimated range of 500 km (310 mi) under theNEDC testing protocol.[8] The Velite 7 was launched in July 2020, alongside a new PHEV version of theBuick Velite 6 wagon.[9]
The Buick Velite 7 is available in two variants. It features two driving modes (standard and sport), and two modes of energy recycling: Regen on Demand, and One Pedal Driving.[10] Standardadvanced driver-assistance systems includeautonomous emergency braking andomniview technology.[10]
The Velite 7 has a battery with 55.6 kWh capacity and a range of up to 500 km (310 mi) (NEDC), with an estimated consumption of 13.1 kWh/100 km (160 mpg‑e).[10] The traction motor has a maximum output of 130 kW (174 hp; 177 PS) and 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) torque.[10] Estimated acceleration is 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.6 seconds.[10]
It has a wheelbase of 2,675 mm (105.3 in).[10] The cargo space of the Velite 7 behind the rear seats is 363 L (12.8 cu ft), expanding to 1,331 L (47.0 cu ft) with the seats folded down.[11]
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