Aion Y | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | GAC Aion |
Also called | Hycan Z03 Elaris Leo / Lenn (Germany) |
Production | 2021–present |
Assembly | |
Designer | Mehtap Topçu |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
Body style | 5-door crossover SUV |
Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | Architecture Electric Platform 3.0 |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | 100 kW (134 hp; 136 PS) / 135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) Permanent-magnet synchronous motor 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) Permanent-magnet synchronous motor (Y Plus) |
Battery | |
Electric range | 460, 500, 503 and 600 km (286, 311, 313 and 373 mi) 410, 490, 550 and 610 km (250, 300, 340 and 380 mi) (Y Plus) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108.3 in) |
Length | 4,410 mm (173.6 in) |
Width | 1,870 mm (73.6 in) |
Height | 1,645 mm (64.8 in) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Trumpchi GE3 |
The Aion Y is a battery electric compact crossover produced by GAC Aion since 2021. It was revealed as a concept at Auto Guangzhou in November 2020.
The Aion Y was revealed at Auto Guangzhou in November 2020 as a concept previewing the fourth model under the Aion brand. [1] [2] It was revealed along two other GAC vehicles; the Trumpchi Empow performance sedan, and a concept vehicle called the GAC Moca. [3]
The Aion Y was launched in the second half of 2021. [4] A ride-hailing-intended version called Aion Y Pio with different side-fenders and front bumper will also be produced. [5]
On March 29, 2021, Aion started taking pre-sale orders for the Aion Y as the brand's fourth EV. The Aion Y is offered in five grade levels. The Aion Y is equipped with the ADiGO 3.0 automatic driving assistance system, one-button remote parking and 5G in-vehicle entertainment as well as interior features including a LCD instrument panel and large central control screen. The Aion Y is available in four cruising range versions of 460, 500, 503 and 600 kilometres (286, 311, 313 and 373 mi). [6]
The Aion Y features the ADiGO 3.0 autonomous driving system and automatic parking. The Y is based on the new GAC GEP 2.0 platform. [7]
The Aion Y offers an option of three different battery packs which are all Magazine Batteries developed by GAC inhouse. The Magazine Battery features a special layout that provides better performance of high temperature resistance and explosion resistance and can be built as a ternary lithium battery or a lithium iron phosphate battery. The energy density of the battery system on the AION Y is 184Wh/kg, and the power consumption per 100 kilometres under working conditions is 13.8 kWh (50 MJ). [6]
The smallest battery has a capacity of 60 kWh (220 MJ), good for a NEDC range of 460 kilometres (290 mi). Sitting above that is a 70 kWh (250 MJ) battery that is good for a NEDC range of 500 kilometres (310 mi) in the Aion Y. The top version has an 80 kWh (290 MJ) battery that is able to achieve a NEDC range of 600 kilometres (370 mi). The Aion Y with a 60 kWh (220 MJ) battery has a 136-horsepower (101 kW; 138 PS) electric motor. The 70 and 80 kWh (250 and 290 MJ) battery models have an electric motor that could produce a maximum of 184 horsepower (137 kW; 187 PS) and 225 N⋅m (166 lb⋅ft). [8]
The Aion Y is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor on the front axle, with a maximum power of 135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) and a peak torque of 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft). Four driving modes are available, with three steering modes and additional braking energy recovery modes. [6]
The Aion Y features a minimalist interior with a large multimedia screen and digital instruments. The central screen has a diameter of 14.5 inches and is oriented horizontally. The Aion Y has 5G connectivity, can operate semi-autonomously, and is able to scan the face of its occupants and then adjust certain settings accordingly according to GAC. [8]
The intelligent equipment of Aion Y, ADiGO 2.0 driver assistance system integrates 5 safe driving assistance functions, including front collision warning (FCW), active brake assist system (AEB), lane departure warning (LDW), lane keeping assist (LKA), driver status monitoring (DMS) and 7 automatic driving assistance functions, including adaptive cruise (ACC), intelligent high beam (IHBC), intelligent speed limit adaptive cruise (iACC), traffic sign recognition (TSR), Traffic jam assist (TJA), remote parking and integrated cruise (ICA). [6]
Unveiled in October 2022, the Aion Y Plus is an updated variant of the all-electric Aion Y which is slightly longer, features a different styling (taking design cues from the smaller Aion V Plus). Compared with the Aion Y, the length of the Aion Y Plus is lengthened to 4535mm. The front overhang is increased by 23mm, while the rear overhang is increased by 102mm, and the total length of the car is increased by 125mm. The wheelbase remains to be the same as the Aion Y.
The Aion Y Plus is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motors with 150 kW and 225 Nm. Two trim levels are available with the Y Plus 70 Executive Edition powered by a 63.98 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack developed by GAC in-house which supports a pure electric cruising range of 510 km. The Y Plus 80 Executive Edition is equipped with a 76.8 kWh ternary lithium battery pack supporting a pure electric cruising range of 610 km. [9]
The Y Plus was first introduced to the media in Indonesia on 11 June 2024, marking GAC's entry to the Indonesian market and the first model from the Aion sub-brand to be sold in Indonesia. [10] It was launched to the public on 19 June 2024 as GAC's first overall model in the country. [11] Initially imported from China, there are two variant levels available for the Y Plus; Exclusive with the 50.6 kWh battery pack and NEDC range of 410 kilometres (250 mi), and Premium with the 63.2 kWh battery pack and NEDC range of 490 kilometres (300 mi). [12]
The Y Plus was first introduced in Malaysia in January 2024 during GAC Motor Malaysia's media preview event in Petaling Jaya alongside the GS3 Emzoom and Emkoo, marking the introduction of GAC's Aion sub-brand to the Malaysian market. [13] It was launched on 21 May 2024 at the 2024 Malaysia Autoshow, imported from China. [14] The Y Plus is available in two variant levels: Elite and Premium. Both variants were Standard Range models with the 63.2 kWh battery pack, which supports up to a NEDC range of 490 kilometres (300 mi). [15]
The Y Plus was launched in Singapore on 5 April 2024 at VINCAR EV's new AION showroom, marking the first model from the Aion sub-brand to be sold in Singapore. It is available in a sole variant with a 63.2 kWh battery pack. [16]
The Y Plus was launched in Thailand on 9 September 2023, coinciding with the introduction of the GAC brand and its Aion sub-brand to the Thai market, becoming GAC's first overall model to be marketed in Thailand. Initially at launch, two variant levels were available; 490 Elite (Standard Range model) with the 63.2 kWh battery pack and NEDC range of 490 kilometres (300 mi), and 550 Ultra (Long Range model) with the 68.3 kWh battery pack and NEDC range of 550 kilometres (340 mi). [17] The 550 Ultra variant was replaced by the 490 Premium (Standard Range model) variant in November 2023. [18]
The Y Plus was launched in the Philippines on 17 September 2024, marking GAC's entry to the Philippines market alongside the Aion ES. It is available in two variant levels: Premium and Elite; both variants come with a 50.6 kWh battery pack. [19]
The Y Plus was launched in Vietnam on 16 October 2024, marking GAC's entry to the Vietnamese market alongside the Aion ES. It is available in a sole variant with a 63.2 kWh battery pack. [20]
In October 2021, electric vehicle brand Hycan, the GAC and Nio formed joint venture launched the brand's second product, the Z03. [21]
The Hycan Z03 is an Aion Y with redesigned front/rear ends, interior, and wheels, with dimensions of 4,602 mm (181.2 in) in length, 1,900 mm (74.8 in) in width, and 1,645 mm (64.8 in) in height, and a wheelbase of 2,750 mm (108.3 in). Three trim levels are offered ay launch. The electrical motor used within the Chaowan and the Chaozhi trims of the Hycan Z03 can develop as much as 135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) and 225 N⋅m (166 lb⋅ft) of torque, while the Z Chao trim carries an electric motor producing 160 kilowatts (215 hp; 218 PS) and 225 N⋅m (166 lb⋅ft) of torque. The Z03 is cable of NEDC-rated ranges of 500 and 600 kilometres (310 and 370 mi) based on two different battery capacities of 64.6 and 76.8 kWh (233 and 276 MJ). [22]
Year | China | Thailand |
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2021 | 34,108 [23] | |
2022 | 119,687 [23] | |
2023 | 235,717 [24] | 89 [25] |
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