Aion V

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Aion V
2021 GAC Aion V Plus (front).jpg
2021 Aion V Plus
Overview
Manufacturer GAC Aion
Production2020–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 model was launched in 2024.

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First generation (2020)

First generation
2021 GAC Aion V Plus front.jpg
Aion V Plus (2021)
Overview
Also called Mitsubishi Airtrek (2021–2023)
Production2020–2021 (Aion V)
2021–present (Aion V Plus)
AssemblyChina: 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)
Length4,586 mm (180.6 in)
Aion V Plus:
4,650 mm (183.1 in)
Width1,920 mm (75.6 in)
Height1,728 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]

Specifications

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]

Sales

Calendar yearSales [5] Notes
202011,173Sales start in June
20214,062**Data as of April 2021

Aion V Plus

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). [6] [7]

Design

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. [8]

Powertrain and range

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. [8]

Rapid-charging battery

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. [9] [10] [11]

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. [12]

Second generation (2024)

Second generation
Aion V II 001.jpg
2024 Aion V
Overview
Production2024–present
AssemblyChina: Guangzhou
Body and chassis
Platform AEP pure electric digital platform
Powertrain
Electric motor 135 kW (181 hp) Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Battery CATL lithium ion
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,775 mm (109.3 in)
Length4,605 mm (181.3 in)
Rear view Aion V II 002.jpg
Rear view

The second-generation Aion V debuted at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show and sales were planned to be launched in July 2024. The model was designed as a global model with plans to expand overseas.

The second generation Aion V rides on the new GAC self-developed AEP pure electric digital platform 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 Orin X chip and a Lidar unit with 5 millimeter wavelength radars and cameras. [13]



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