John Roth, President of GM China, said the new JV extension sets up SAIC-GM for long-term growth potential, even beyond China. Buick Electra E7 plug-in hybrid on sale in China starting April 2026 General MotorsLaying A Foundation For A Future In The US? GM has manufacturing operations in all those regions mentioned, so you can expect SAIC-GM vehicles developed and engineered in China to be built in those plants at some point. This could allow for affordable vehicles with GM technology built in Mexico to enter the US market. CarBuzz traded messages with GM's communications team, and the response was unequivocal: There are no plans to bring the Electra E7 to the US, or any other SAIC-GM vehicles.