GAC Aion Unveils Enhanced Aion V SUV: A Strategic Play to Capture Global Markets

GAC ไอออน, the electric vehicle arm of GAC Group, has unveiled the refreshed Aion V SUV, marking a strategic move to broaden its global footprint. This is the first model produced simultaneously in GAC Aion’s facilities in China and Thailand, signaling the brand’s commitment to catering to diverse international markets.

Yesterday, GAC ไอออน formally introduced the second iteration of the Aion V in China during a launch event. The vehicle comes in seven configurations, priced competitively between RMB 129,800 ($17,840) และหยวน 189,800, representing a notable reduction from the previous generation’s range of RMB 149,900 เป็น RMB 229,600.

Built on GAC Aion’s AEP all-electric platform, the mid-size Aion V boasts dimensions of 4,605 มม. ความยาว, 1,854 ความกว้างมม., และ 1,660 มม. สูง, ด้วย 2,775 ระยะฐานล้อมิลลิเมตร. Its design is tailored to resonate with global consumers, adhering to stringent quality benchmarks and regulatory requirements worldwide.

The Thai manufacturing facility, inaugurated on July 17th, represents GAC Aion’s maiden venture into overseas production. ในวันเดียวกัน, the second-generation Aion V rolled off the assembly line, solidifying its status as GAC Aion’s inaugural global strategic model. The Thai plant will annually introduce new models for localized production.

GAC Aion Deputy General Manager Xiao Yong revealed that the new Aion V targets the all-electric A-segment SUV market, aiming to capture a significant share with its price bracket of RMB 130,000 เป็น RMB 190,000. The vehicle is equipped with two motor options, delivering peak powers of 150 กิโลวัตต์และ 165 กิโลวัตต์, and a uniform maximum torque of 240 นิวตันเมตร. All variants are single-motor front-wheel drive models, บรรลุ 0-100 km/h sprint in 7.9 วินาที.

Battery options include packs of 62 กิโลวัตต์ชั่วโมง, 75 กิโลวัตต์ชั่วโมง, และ 90 กิโลวัตต์ชั่วโมง, corresponding to ranges of 520 กิโลเมตร, 650 กิโลเมตร, และ 750 กิโลเมตร, ตามลําดับ. GAC Aion touts the Aion V’s rapid charging capabilities, estimating up to 125 km of range after a 5-minute charge and 370 km after 15 รายงานการประชุม.

A battery swap-enabled variant is in the pipeline, although GAC Aion has yet to specify a release date or additional details. While the company has dipped its toes into the battery swap ecosystem, it hasn’t made substantial investments in this area. As of April 2022, GAC Aion operated its first battery swap station, ถึง 14 stations by August 2023, though current figures remain undisclosed.

ในเดือนกรกฎาคม 2023, GAC Aion’s sub-brand Hyper debuted the Hyper GT sedan, with one model featuring battery swap compatibility. More recently, on May 8th, Nio and GAC Group entered into a partnership agreement focusing on joint development of battery-swap-enabled passenger cars and compatible battery-swap stations. Details regarding the scope of their collaboration in the battery swap domain are pending.

Following its launch, the second-generation Aion V garnered over 10,000 confirmed orders within just over an hour. อย่างไรก็ตาม, sales figures reveal a downturn; GAC Aion reported 35,027 units sold in June, a decline of 22.18% year-over-year and 12.59% from May. Year-to-date, ยอดขายถึง 177,366 หน่วย, เครื่องหมาย A 15.27% decrease compared to the same period last year.

This strategic rollout of the updated Aion V underscores GAC Aion’s ambitions to strengthen its position in the global EV landscape, leveraging its manufacturing capabilities and innovative technology to appeal to a broader audience.