Buick GL8 Encasa vs IM LS7
The IM LS7 leads on range (CLTC) and cargo space. The Buick GL8 Encasa leads on fast-charge peak.
MPV
Version named in Chinese by the source
No US price yet
56/100#47 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
2026 LS7 640km Max+ · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 2 versions
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · immotors.com
56/100#50 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
GL8 EncasaBuick GL8 EncasaIM LS7IM LS7
- Range (CLTC)- best on this row+25 mi· 6%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+490 kW· 327%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.5 cu ft· 15%
- Top speed- best on this row+25 mph· 22%
- Torque- best on this row+37 lb-ft· 10%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Buick GL8 Encasa | IM LS7 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (CLTC) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | no data | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Buick GL8 Encasa if
Score by category
out of 100
Buick GL8 EncasaIM LS7
Range
8491Charging
10095Performance
8169Practicality
8393
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
IM LS7IM LS7
Range (CLTC)
- Leader
- IM LS7
- Buick GL8 Encasa
- CLTC
- IM LS7
- 398 miCLTC
- Ahead by
- 25 mi
Which charges faster?
Buick GL8 EncasaGL8 Encasa
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Buick GL8 Encasa
- Buick GL8 Encasa
- IM LS7
- Ahead by
- 490 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Buick GL8 Encasa
- IM LS7
- 3.9 / 6.1 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
- Buick GL8 EncasaFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Buick GL8 Encasa vs
IM LS7 vs
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- Score
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- Price
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- Score
- 56
- Price
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 12, 2026 · 18 sources
Every source link (22)
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- https://www.immotors.com/website/news_detail/222
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- https://licarco.com/im-ls7
- https://car.m.autohome.com.cn/config/series/6013.html
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