Aion V
| Aion V | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | GAC Motor |
| Also called | GAC New Energy Aion V Mitsubishi Airtrek EV |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Assembly | Guangzhou, China |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 135 kW (181 hp) Permanent-magnet synchronous motor |
| Transmission | Single Speed |
| 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) |
| Length | 4,586 mm (180.6 in) |
| Width | 1,920 mm (75.6 in) |
| Height | 1,728 mm (68.0 in) |
The Aion V is a battery-electric compact crossover SUV produced by Aion, a marque of Guangzhou Automobile Corporation.
History
The Aion V was revealed on GAC New Energy's WeChat account on May 14, 2020, announcing that the model would launch on June 16, 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 400km, 530km, and 600km 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]
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 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 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, 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.[5][6][7]
Sales
| Calendar year | Sales[8] | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,173 | Sales start in June |
| 2021 | 4,062* | *Data as of April 2021 |
References
- ^ "Forthcoming GAC NE's Aion V features all-electric range of up to 600km". Gasgoo.com. 14 May 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "新平台带来新感受 测试广汽新能源埃安V". auto.eastmoney.com. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- ^ "Huawei's chip again: GAC Aion V to take 5G + V2X intelligent communication system". ChinaPEV.com. 27 April 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "GAC's New EV Exposed: The AION V is Another mid-size Pure Electric SUV". ChinaPEV.com. 15 February 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ https://chejiahao.autohome.com.cn/info/9663144
- ^ https://www.gacne.com.cn/vehicle/config/table?cid=aion_v_plus
- ^ https://insideevs.com/news/526536/gac-aionv-ultra-fast-charging/
- ^ https://carsalesbase.com/china-gac-aion-v/ GAC Aion V China Auto Sales Figures at CarSalesBase.com - Retrieved 25 May 2021