Aion Y
| Aion Y | |
|---|---|
 Aion Y | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aion (GAC New Energy division) |
| Also called | Hycan Z03 (GAC-Nio) |
| Production | 2021-Present |
| Assembly | Guangzhou, China |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact MPV (C) |
| Body style | 5-door multi-purpose vehicle |
| Layout | FF |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 100 kW (134 hp) / 135 kW (181 hp) Permanent-magnet synchronous motor |
| Transmission | Single Speed |
| Battery | lithium iron phosphate Magazine Battery |
| Electric range | 460/500/503/600km |
| 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 an upcoming compact electric multi-purpose vehicle to be produced by Aion, a marque of Guangzhou Automobile Corporation. It was revealed as a concept at Auto Guangzhou in November 2020.
Overview
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 models with pre-sale prices ranging from RMB 105,900 to RMB 149,900 (~US$16,128 – US$22,829). 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 460/500/503/600km.[6]
Specifications
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]
Battery and powertrain
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 kilometers under working conditions is 13.8kWh.[6]
The smallest battery has a capacity of 60 kWh, good for a NEDC range of 460 kilometers. Sitting above that is a 70 kWh battery that is good for a NEDC range of 500 kilometers in the Aion Y. The top version has an 80 kWh battery that is able to achieve a NEDC range of 600 kilometers. The Aion Y with a 60 kWh battery has a 136 hp electric motor. The 70 kWh and 80 kWh battery models have an electric motor that could produce a maximum of 184 hp and 225 Nm.[8]
The Aion Y is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor on the front axle, with a maximum power of 135kW and a peak torque of 350N·m. Four driving modes are available, with three steering modes and additional braking energy recovery modes.[6]
Interior
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]
References
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- ^ "2020广州车展：广汽埃安Y全球首发 打破各种固有定律". EVLook.com. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
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- ^ a b c d "GAC AION Y Goes for Pre-sale in the Chinese Market with Price Range of 105,900 to 149,900 Yuan". chinapev.com. March 29, 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ "【原创】广汽埃安Y首发亮相 定位紧凑型SUV". rediantujian.com. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
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