Chinese automaker GAC has revealed full specification details for the first of three new vehicles it intends to introduce to the Australian market. The initial model, the GAC Aion V, is a mid-size electric SUV that will be sold in two variants: Premium and Luxury. Both versions will share the same battery and electric motor setup, offering a WLTP-rated driving range of 510 kilometres thanks to a 75.26kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack. Power is directed to the front wheels via a single electric motor producing 150kW of power and 210Nm of torque.
Across both trim levels, the Aion V will be equipped with a comprehensive suite of comfort, entertainment, and convenience features. The cabin is dominated by a large 14.6-inch central infotainment touchscreen that supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, FM and DAB digital radio, an online music platform, and integrated navigation. This is paired with an 8.9-inch digital instrument cluster. Additional interior comforts include dual-zone climate control with a heat pump, adjustable ambient interior lighting, and heating for the steering wheel as well as both the front and rear seats. The front seats also gain ventilation and power adjustment with memory settings.
Externally, both versions of the Aion V will receive features such as sound-insulated glass in the windscreen and front side windows, a hands-free electric tailgate, LED headlights and tail-lights, and 19-inch alloy wheels. GAC highlights the versatility of the cabin, noting that the seats can fold completely flat to create a sleeping space roughly equivalent to the size of a queen mattress. Stepping up to the Luxury grade brings additional high-end touches including a mix of real leather and faux-leather upholstery, massage functionality for the front seats, fold-out tray tables for rear passengers, PM2.5 particulate detection for cleaner cabin air, and an integrated storage compartment that can function as a refrigerator, freezer, or warmer. This compartment can cool down to -15°C or heat up to 50°C.
Safety equipment is extensive. Standard systems include seven airbags — notably one positioned between the front occupants — along with forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking, rear collision alert, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-keeping assistance with lane departure warning. Adaptive cruise control is linked to road sign recognition to help maintain appropriate speeds.
Charging and efficiency are key selling points for the Aion V. The battery supports up to 11kW AC charging or up to 180kW DC fast charging when connected to a compatible charger. GAC estimates a full recharge using an 11kW AC unit will take approximately 8.5 hours. Using a fast charger, a 10 to 80 percent charge can be achieved in about 24 minutes, while a 30 to 80 percent charge takes around 16 minutes. The model also comes with vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, allowing it to provide external power for devices or appliances. Boot space is listed at 427 litres, expanding to 978 litres when the rear seats are folded.
Underneath, the Aion V rides on GAC’s Architecture Electric Platform 3.0, a structure that also underpins models such as the Toyota bZ3X in China due to a partnership between the two companies. The SUV features MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear setup, along with four-wheel disc brakes.
Pricing for the Aion V in Australia has yet to be confirmed and is expected to be announced closer to GAC’s formal market launch in November. Following the Aion V’s arrival, GAC plans to introduce the Emzoom small petrol SUV and the M8 plug-in hybrid people mover.