Aion V
The Aion V is a battery electric compact SUV produced by GAC Aion. The first generation was launched in 2020, with a major facelift variant called the Aion V Plus launched in 2021. The second generation model was released in 2024.
First generation (2020)
The first generation Aion V was revealed on GAC New Energy's WeChat account on 14 May 2020, announcing that the model would launch on 16 June 2020. It is Aion's third model after the S and LX and the brand's second SUV.Specifications
The Aion V has four trim levels, V 60, V 70, and V 80 Max, which, according to New European Driving Cycle, have,, and ranges respectively. The car uses a CATL lithium-ion battery and features Huawei 5G and V2X communication systems.Multiple color-customizable features are available, including a two-tone paint option and color options for the antenna and spoiler.
Aion V Plus
The Aion V Plus was unveiled in September 2021 as a refreshed version of the V. The Aion V Plus sports redesigned front and rear end styling and interior while featuring ultrafast charging technology with the battery capable to be charged at up to 880 V with a maximum charge power of 480 kW.Design
The Aion V Plus measures long, wide and tall with between the axles. The front bumper has become simpler, and Aion claims it drew inspiration from Star Wars characters to come up with the new design. For the interior, the digital dashboard and the touch-enabled infotainment system are separate from each other, and the infotainment display measures 15.6 inches diagonally.Powertrain and range
Power of the Aion V Plus comes from three models of batteries rated from 70 to 95 kilowatt-hours, supporting an NEDC-rated range of 500 and 702 km. All powertrain variants incorporate two electric motors, while total output ranges from 221 PS in the base spec to 271 PS in the top spec.Rapid-charging battery
In late September 2021, GAC Aion officially launched a version of the Aion V Plus equipped with a battery that charges from 30% to 80% in 10 minutes. That corresponds to a 080% charging time of 16 minutes. The battery capacity is 72.3 kWh, and charging for just 5 minutes adds 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 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.
The manufacturer says the Aion V is its first model to utilize "super multiplier battery technology". According to GAC Aion, the Aion V Plus is powered by the company's magazine battery, which is non-flammable in pinprick tests. The battery has a high life span and is capable of maintaining 95 percent capacity even after 1,600 cycles.
Second generation (2024)
Specifications
The second-generation Aion V debuted at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, with Chinese market sales starting in July 2024. The model was designed as a global model with plans to expand overseas. In China, it is marketed as the Aion V 霸王龙.It is based on the Architecture Electric Platform 3.0 pure electric platform developed by GAC that features the first fully liquid-cooled electric drive and an AI cockpit using the ADiGO Sense AI model and ADiGO Pilot intelligent driving system powered by an Nvidia Orin X chip and a Lidar unit with 5 millimeter wavelength radars and cameras.
Aion i60
In September 2025, the Aion i60 was revealed, an upgraded facelift of second-generation Aion V, as Aion's first-ever plug-in hybrid model, despite actually being an extended-range electric vehicle. The length is 80mm larger and the height 26mm smaller than the Aion V.It is available with both battery electric and range-extended powertrains. The BEV version is equipped with an electric motor delivering a maximum power of 150 kW or 165 kW. The new extended-range version features a powertrain composed of a 1.5L range extender with maximum power of 74 kW. The electric motor is available with 150kW or 165 kW option. It is equipped with a 29.165 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack, offering a WLTC pure electric range of 160 km.