Aion S

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Aion S
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2019 Aion S
Overview
Manufacturer GAC Aion
Model code A26 EV (development codename)
Also calledGAC Toyota/Leahead iA5
GAC Honda/Everus EA6
Aion ES (Thailand)
Production2019–present
AssemblyChina: Guangzhou
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact executive car (C)
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
Platform Architecture Electric Platform : AEP 3.0
Powertrain
Electric motor 135 kW (181 hp) Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Transmission Single speed
Battery 58.8 kWh CATL lithium ion
Electric range 510 km (317 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,768 mm (187.7 in)
Width1,880 mm (74.0 in)
Height1,530 mm (60.2 in)

The Aion S is a compact electric sedan produced by GAC Aion. It was revealed at Auto Guangzhou of 2018. A new variant, the Aion S Plus, was shown in 2021. Another new variant, the Aion S Max, was shown in 2023.

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Overview

The Aion S was unveiled at Auto Guangzhou in November 2018. It went on pre-sale in March 2019 and officially on sale in May 2019. It was New Energy's first car under the Aion brand. [1]

The first models to launch are the higher trim levels, featuring a 184-horsepower (137 kW; 187 PS) and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) electric motor and a NEDC range of 510 kilometres (317 mi). [2]

There are 7 trim levels available as of July 2020, with the Mei 580 and Xuan 580 being the lowest trim level available and features a different and cheaper exterior design. The Mei 580 and Xuan 580 trim models were launched in July 2020 with a NEDC range of 460 kilometres (286 mi) and 136 hp (101 kW; 138 PS). [2]

Specifications

Battery specifications

The Aion S has a 58.8 kWh (212 MJ) battery (in comparison, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range has a 75 kWh (270 MJ) battery). This allows for 510 kilometres (317 mi) of range according to the NEDC methodology used in China. The car uses a 170Wh/kg CATL lithium-ion battery, and the power output is 180 hp (134 kW; 182 PS). [3]

Features

Voice integration in the car allows you to control the air conditioning, navigational system, and electronic windows. Alongside the other features is a 12.3 inch infotainment screen. [4]

To power the interior, the car has clear solar panels on the sunroof.

Exterior design

Being the first car by Aion, the Aion S is also the first car to adopt Aion's design language that differentiates the S, LX, and V from Trumpchi vehicles.

The front-end on the exterior of the car features LED headlights, and a silver bar starting under a headlight and stretching to the other. In the middle of the bar is GAC New Energy's 'G' emblem on the blue background, similar to that of Toyota's, and their Lexus marque, logo highlighted in blue.

The rear-end features a taillight bar that goes over the 'G' logo on the trunk connecting the two taillights that are not on the trunk. The rear also uses retroreflectors on the rear bumper as an alternative to a taillight.

Sales

The Aion S has a starting price of 160,000 Chinese yuan or 23,758 US dollars or 18,034 British pounds.

Calendar yearAion S Sales [5] Leahead iA5 Sales [6] GAC-Honda EA6 (Yile) Sales [7] Total SalesNotes
201932,1262,04334,169Aion S sales start in May
Leahead iA5 sales start in November
202045,2626,82852,090
202169,2193,89573,114
2022115,6551,237658117,550GAC-Honda EA6 (Yile) sales start in March
202393,112*331*36*93,479**Data as of May 2023

Aion S Plus

Aion S Plus
2021 GAC Aion S Plus (front).jpg
Overview
Production2021–present
Designer Xiao Lin
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motor
  • Permanent-magnet synchronous motors:
  • 100 kW (134 hp)
  • 150 kW (201 hp)
  • 165 kW (221 hp)
Transmission Single speed
Battery
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,810 mm (189.4 in)
Width1,880 mm (74.0 in)
Height1,515 mm (59.6 in)

In 2021, the Aion S Plus was introduced, featuring different styling than the Aion S, slightly different exterior dimensions, and a choice of three battery sizes, the largest of which is 69.9 kWh (252 MJ). [8] [9] Previewed by the Aion ENO.146 concept car, the Aion S Plus is a very aerodynamic vehicle, with a drag coefficient of only 0.211Cd. As for the powertrain, the Aion S Plus is powered by a single electric motor with 204 hp (152 kW; 207 PS) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft). The motor is powered by a 62 kWh (220 MJ) battery, good for a NEDC range of 510 kilometres (317 mi). [10]

Aion S Max

The Aion S Max variant was launched in 2023, and is powered by a 180kW electric motor with a top speed of 163km/h. [11]

Leahead iA5

The Leahead iA5 is an Aion S with different front and rear ends and a slightly changed interior and will be sold exclusively at Toyota Leahead dealerships. [12] [13] It is the third model in the Leahead lineup after the i1 Toyota Vitz-based subcompact hatchback and the iX4 Trumpchi GS4-based compact SUV.

GAC-Honda EA6

The GAC-Honda EA6 is rebadged variant of the Aion S. The EA6 produces the same 135 kW (184 HP, 300 N • m), and is equipped with the same battery of 58.8 kWh, capable of a range of 460 km (286 mi) (NEDC). The EA6 is 32 mm (1.3 in) longer than the Aion S. [14]

See also

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