| Aion V | |
|---|---|
 2021 Aion V Plus | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | GAC Aion |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
The Aion V is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by GAC Aion. The first generation was launched in 2020, with a major facelift variant called the Aion V Plus launched in 2021. The second generation was launched in 2024.
| First generation | |
|---|---|
 Aion V Plus (2021) | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | Mitsubishi Airtrek (2021–2023) |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Assembly | China: Guangzhou |
| Designer | Qi Wang |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 135 kW (181 hp) Permanent-magnet synchronous motor |
| Battery | CATL lithium ion |
| Electric range | V 60: 400 km (249 mi) V 70: 530 km (329 mi) V 80 Max: 600 km (373 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm (111.4 in) |
| Length | 4,586 mm (180.6 in) Aion V Plus: 4,650 mm (183.1 in) |
| Width | 1,920 mm (75.6 in) |
| Height | 1,728 mm (68.0 in) Aion V Plus: 1,720 mm (67.7 in) |
The first generation Aion V was revealed on GAC New Energy's WeChat account on 14 May 2020, announcing that the model would launch on 16 June 2020. It is Aion's third model after the S and LX and the brand's second SUV. [1]
The Aion V has four trim levels, V 60, V 70, and V 80 Max, which, according to New European Driving Cycle, have 400 km (249 mi), 530 km (329 mi), and 600 km (373 mi) ranges respectively. [2] The car uses a CATL lithium-ion battery and features Huawei 5G and V2X communication systems. [3]
Multiple color-customizable features are available, including a two-tone paint option and color options for the antenna and spoiler. [4]
The Aion V Plus was unveiled in September 2021 as an upgraded variant based on the Aion V. The Aion V Plus sports redesigned front and rear end styling and interior while featuring ultrafast charging technology with the battery capable to be charged at up to 880 V with a maximum charge power of 480 kW. Prices ranges between 172,600 and 239,600 Chinese Yuan for the Aion V Plus (US$26,775 - US$37,165). [5] [6]
The Aion V Plus measures 4,650 mm (182 in) long, 1,920 mm (75 in) wide and 1,720 mm (67 in) tall with 2,830 mm (111 in) between the axles. The front bumper has become simpler, and Aion claims it drew inspiration from Star Wars characters to come up with the new design. For the interior, the digital dashboard and the touch-enabled infotainment system are separate from each other, and the infotainment display measures 15.6 inches in diameter. [7]
Power of the Aion V Plus comes from three models of batteries rated from 70 to 95 kilowatt-hours, supporting an NEDC-rated range of 500 and 702 km (310–436 miles). All powertrain variants incorporate two electric motors, while total output ranges from 221 PS (218 hp / 163 kW) in the base spec to 271 PS (267 hp / 200 kW) in the top spec. [7]
In late September 2021, GAC Aion officially launched a version of the Aion V Plus (previously Aion V) equipped with a battery that charges from 30% to 80% in 10 minutes. That corresponds to a 0-80% charging time of 16 minutes. The battery capacity is 72.3 kWh, and charging for just 5 minutes adds 112 km (70 mi) of range. The manufacturer refers to this version of the battery as SPEED+. Additionally, a battery version charging about twice as fast, called SPEED++, was also announced. In this case, charging for 5 minutes is expected to provide 207 km (129 mi) of range. A vehicle using this battery version was demonstrated but has not reached the market so far.
However, such charging speeds require an appropriate charging station. GAC Aion has demonstrated a charging station able to provide 480 kW of power (Aion's A480 supercharger), and announced that a network of such stations will be built in China; as of early October 2021 there is just one such station in Guangzhou. [8] [9] [10]
The manufacturer says the Aion V is its first model to utilize "super multiplier battery technology". According to GAC Aion, the Aion V Plus is powered by the company's magazine battery, which is non-flammable in pinprick tests. The battery has a high life span and is capable of maintaining 95 percent capacity even after 1,600 cycles. [11]
| Second generation | |
|---|---|
 2024 Aion V | |
| Overview | |
| Model code | AY5 [12] |
| Production | 2024–present |
| Assembly | China: Guangzhou |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | Architecture Electric Platform (AEP) 3.0 [13] |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Power output | 150–165 kW (201–221 hp) |
| Battery | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm (109.3 in) |
| Length | 4,605 mm (181.3 in) |
| Width | 1,854 mm (73.0 in) |
| Height | 1,686 mm (66.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,780–1,880 kg (3,924–4,145 lb) |
The second-generation Aion V debuted at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, with Chinese market sales starting in July 2024. The model was designed as a global model with plans to expand overseas. [15]
It is based on the Architecture Electric Platform (AEP) 3.0 pure electric platform developed by GAC that features the first fully liquid-cooled electric drive and an AI cockpit using the ADiGO Sense AI model and ADiGO Pilot intelligent driving system powered by an Nvidia Orin X chip and a Lidar unit with 5 millimeter wavelength radars and cameras.
The Aion V was launched in Indonesia on 22 November 2024 at the 2024 Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week, in a sole variant. [16]
The Aion V was launched in Thailand at the 41st Thailand International Motor Expo on 28 November 2024, in a sole variant; 602 Luxury. [17]
| Year | China [18] |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,173 |
| 2021 | 15,825 |
| 2022 | 31,824 |
| 2023 | 20,306 [19] |
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