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Buick GL8 Encasa vs Hongqi EHS5

The Buick GL8 Encasa leads on fast-charge peak. The Hongqi EHS5 leads on 0⁠–⁠62 mph.

MPV

Version named in Chinese by the source

No US price yet

56/100#47 of 434 · Everyday
Hongqi EHS5

SUV

Exclusive 4WD

No US price yet

52/100#98 of 434 · Everyday

Who's ahead - and by how much?

GL8 EncasaBuick GL8 EncasaHongqi EHS5Hongqi EHS5
  • Range
    CLTC
    WLTP

    Different test cycles - not compared.

  • Fast-charge peak
    - best on this row
    265 kW
    +375 kW· 142%
  • 0⁠–⁠62 mphlower is better
    - best on this row
    1.1 s quicker· 22%
  • Cargo space
    - best on this row
    +5.9 cu ft· 36%
  • Power
    - best on this row
    +70 kW· 17%
  • Efficiencylower is better
    - best on this row
    1.7 kWh/100 mi faster· 6%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecBuick GL8 EncasaHongqi EHS5
Range and efficiency
Range (WLTP)no data
Range (CLTC)no data
Efficiency lower is better - best on this row
Battery
Charging
Fast-charge peak - best on this row265 kW
10–80% charge lower is betterno data
AC charging - best on this row
DC portno data
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is better - best on this row
Power - best on this row
Torque - best on this row
Top speed - best on this row
DriveAWD
Space and size
Cargo space - best on this row
Front trunkno data
Seats5
Length187 in
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Ground clearanceno data
Battery and warranty
Battery warrantyno data
Cell chemistry
Equipment
Heat pumpStandard

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

Buick GL8 EncasaHongqi EHS5
  • Range

    84- Different test cycles - not compared.90
  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

How much is each in the US?

No US prices yet for either car

US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Range

Buick GL8 Encasa
CLTC
Hongqi EHS5
WLTP
Ahead by
Different tests

Which charges faster?

Buick GL8 EncasaGL8 Encasa

Fast-charge peak

Leader
Buick GL8 Encasa
Buick GL8 Encasa
Hongqi EHS5
265 kW
Ahead by
375 kW

Which is quicker?

Hongqi EHS5Hongqi EHS5

0⁠–⁠62 mph

Leader
Hongqi EHS5
Buick GL8 Encasa
Hongqi EHS5
Ahead by
1.1 s

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