Buick GL8 Encasa charging
Shown: Version named in Chinese by the source
The Buick GL8 Encasa's 10-80% fast-charge time is not published. It peaks at 640 kW on a GB/T plug. On AC it takes up to 7 kW.
Is that fast?
Peaking at 640 kW, the Buick GL8 Encasa charges faster than the median of 150 kW among 380 EVs with a published peak.
Buick GL8 Encasa · peak 640 kW · #5 of 380
What does it cost to charge?
Set your electricity price and miles. The consumption comes from this car; the rest are your assumptions.
Difference per year
$625 a year cheaper than gas
estimateRests on a figure that is collected, not yet verified.at 600 mi/month, home $0.17/kWh, gas $4.16/gal, 31 mpg
Your assumptions
This car's data (fixed)
Illustrative starting values, not a quote (as of Jun 2026): home $0.17/kWh, public DC $0.45/kWh, gas car $4.16/gal, 31 mpg. Charging losses are not included.
Which plug, and what can it power?
- Plug
- GB/T
- China's GB/T plug; US chargers do not fit it.
- DC peak power
- 640 kW
- The top speed on a DC fast charger; it is not a charging time.
- Battery voltage
- 900 V
- Nominal battery voltage, as the source lists it.
- Onboard AC charger
- 7 kW
- Sets the top speed on a home or destination charger.
- Heat pump
- not fitted
- Heats the cabin with less of the battery in winter.
Where do these numbers come from?
| Figure | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-80% claimed | Not searched yet | ||
| DC peak powerk.sina.com.cn | 640 kWNov 8, 2026 | k.sina.com.cn | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Onboard AC chargerclub.m.autohome.com.cn | 7 kWNov 8, 2026 | club.m.autohome.com.cn | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Plugclub.m.autohome.com.cn | GB/TNov 8, 2026 | club.m.autohome.com.cn | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Battery voltagecar.m.autohome.com.cn | 900 VNov 5, 2026 | car.m.autohome.com.cn | Nov 5, 2026 |
| DC charge 30–80 % — not a 10–80% figuredb.auto.sohu.com | 10.8 minOct 21, 2026 | db.auto.sohu.com | Oct 21, 2026 |