GAC Aion
| File:GAC New Energy Logo.png | |
| Product type | Automotive marque |
|---|---|
| Owner | GAC Group (GAC New Energy division) |
| Country | China |
| Introduced | 2018 (as a sub-brand under GAC New Energy) 2020 (as a marque under GAC Group) |
| Related brands | Trumpchi |
| Markets | China |
| Website | www |
Aion (formerly called GAC New Energy) is a Chinese electric vehicle marque of Guangzhou Automobile Corporation introduced in 2018 as a sub-brand under 2020 as a marque.
History
Aion was introduced as an electric vehicle sub-brand under GAC New Energy in 2018 and was shown to the public in November with the reveal of the Aion S at Auto Guangzhou.[1] In November 2020, two years after the introduction of the Aion brand, it was announced that Aion would become a marque under GAC Group, replacing GAC New Energy.[2]
Products
Current models
| Model | Photo | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| S | 
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Body style: Sedan Doors: 4 Seats: 5 Battery: CATL Lithium-ion battery Production: May 2019–present Revealed: November 2018 (Auto Guangzhou)[3] |
| LX | 
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Body style: stationwagon Class: (J) Mid-size crossover SUV Doors: 5 Seats: 5 Battery: CATL Lithium-ion battery Production: October 2019–present Revealed: April 2019 (Auto Shanghai)[4] |
| V | 
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Body style: stationwagon Class: (C) Compact crossover SUV Doors: 5 Seats: 5 Battery: CATL Lithium-ion battery Production: June 2020–present Revealed: May 2020 [5] |
| Y | 
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Body style: hatchback Class: (C) Compact crossover MPV Doors: 5 Seats: 5 Battery: GAC Magazine Lithium-ion battery Production: April 2021–present Revealed: October 2020 |
Upcoming models
After the S, GAC announced 12 new models were planned to launch, which eventually included the LX, V, and Y.[6]
Hycan
In May 2019, GAC and NIO announced they would form a joint venture electric vehicle brand called Hycan.
Hycan later revealed an unnamed electric SUV concept which was essentially an Aion LX with a different front, rear, and wheels.[7]
Sales
| Calendar year | S[8] | LX[9] | V[10] | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 32,126 | 1,341 | - | 33,467 | S sales start in May LX sales start in October |
| 2020 | 25,967* | 3,483* | 1,992* | 31,442* | Sales drop in early 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic V sales start in June *Data as of August 2020 |
Other Guangzhou Automobile Corporation brands
- Everus (GAC-Honda electric vehicles)
- Leahead (GAC-Toyota electric vehicles)
- Trumpchi (GAC passenger cars)
External links
GAC New Energy official website
References
- ^ "GAC Aims To Battle Tesla With Its New Aion S Electric Vehicle". CarScoops.com. 19 May 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ "GAC NE said to spin off Aion as independent brand". Gasgoo.com. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ "GAC NE Debuts Super E-car Brand Aion S at Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition". BusinessWire.com. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
- ^ "GAC New Energy Unveils Electric SUV Aion LX With NEDC Range Over 373 Miles". PRNewswire.com. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
- ^ "Forthcoming GAC NE's Aion V features all-electric range of up to 600km". Gasgoo.com. 14 May 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "GAC To Roll Out 12 New Aion Electric Cars, Including SUV, MPV". InsideEVs. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
- ^ "GAC-NIO Introduces Hycan Brand And Concept Electric SUV". InsideEVs.com. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
- ^ http://carsalesbase.com/china-car-sales-data/gac/gac-aion-s/ GAC Aion S China Auto Sales Figures at CarSalesBase.com - Retrieved 29 August 2019
- ^ http://carsalesbase.com/china-car-sales-data/gac/gac-aion-v/ GAC Aion V China Auto Sales Figures at CarSalesBase.com - Retrieved 15 September 2020
- ^ http://carsalesbase.com/china-car-sales-data/gac/gac-aion-lx/ GAC Aion LX China Auto Sales Figures at CarSalesBase.com - Retrieved 19 November 2019
