Chinese manufacturer GAC is entering the Australian market with a trio of vehicles, one of which is the fully electric Aion V for which pricing and full specifications have now been confirmed.
Starting at $42,590 before on-roads, the Aion V is a mid-size SUV that will go up against compatriots like the BYD Atto 3 (from $39,990 before on-roads), though it’s closer in size to the hybrid Toyota RAV4 (from $42,260 before on-roads).
Rivals for the Aion V include the Geely EX5 (priced from $40,990 before on-roads) and Leapmotor C10 (from $45,888 plus on-roads).
The Aion V will be sold in Premium and Luxury trim levels, both of which feature a 150kW/210Nm front-mounted electric motor powered by a 75.26kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery.
Even in the base Premium gets a lot of standard kit, including a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, and 8.8-inch digital instrument and 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment displays.
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An unusual inclusion in the top-spec Luxury is a 6.6-litre refrigerator that can hold up to 12 cans. GAC says it can maintain a steady temperature of 4°C while using 0.5kWh of electricity over 24 hours, and its temperature can be adjusted from -15°C to 50°C.
In addition to the Aion V, GAC will launch with the petrol-powered Emzoom small SUV and the plug-in hybrid M8 people mover. Future products from the brand will include a dual-cab ute, due in 2027.
It sells vehicles under the GAC brand in export markets, though in China it markets separate GAC Trumpchi (mass-market vehicles), Hyptec (premium electric vehicles) and Aion (EV) brands.
It’s also currently involved in joint ventures with Honda and Toyota that date back to 1999 and 2004 respectively, both of which are 50:50 ventures to produce vehicles from each respective brand for the Chinese market.
Orders are now open for the Aion V.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 GAC Aion V Premium | $42,590 |
| 2026 GAC Aion V Luxury | $44,590 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
Both grades of the GAC Aion V use the same front-wheel drive electric powertrain.
| Specifications | GAC Aion V |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Single, front-mounted electric motor |
| Power | 150kW |
| Torque | 210Nm |
| Battery capacity | 75.26kWh |
| Battery chemistry | Lithium iron phosphate |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Energy consumption (claimed, WLTP) | 16.7kWh/100km |
| Claimed range (WLTP) | 510km |
| Max AC charge rate | 11kW |
| Max DC charge rate | 180kW (24min 10-80%) |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | GAC Aion V |
|---|---|
| Length | 4605mm |
| Width | 1854mm |
| Height | 1686mm |
| Wheelbase | 2775mm |
| Cargo capacity | 427L (rear seats up) 978L (rear seats folded) |
| Ground clearance | 166mm |
Servicing and Warranty
GAC is covering its electric models with an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, while its petrol models are covered for seven years. Servicing information has yet to be announced.
| Servicing and Warranty | GAC Aion V |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 8 years, unlimited kilometres |
| High-voltage battery warranty | 8 years, 200,000km |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years |
| Service intervals | TBC |
| Capped-price servicing | TBC |
Safety
The GAC Aion V has yet to be tested by ANCAP, though it received a five-star rating in Euro NCAP testing this year.
Euro NCAP awarded it scores of 88 per cent for adult occupant protection, 85 per cent for child occupant protection, 79 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 78 per cent for safety assist.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Child presence detection
- Driver monitoring system
- Integrated Cruise Assistance
- Lane-keep assist
- Emergency lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Safe exit warning
- Surround-view camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Front, front-centre, front-side and curtain airbags
Standard Equipment
There are two members of the GAC Aion V lineup.
The Premium comes standard with the following equipment:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Tyre repair kit
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- Active grille shutters
- Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors with memory
- Hill descent control
- 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster
- 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- DAB digital radio
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- In-car wi-fi
- Mobile phone remote vehicle control
- 9-speaker sound system
- Heated, leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
- 4-way adjustable steering column
- PVC upholstery
- 6-way power driver’s seat with memory
- 4-way power passenger seat with memory
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Reclining second-row seats
- 60:40 split/fold rear seats
- Dual-zone climate control
- One-touch up/down power windows
- Sun visors with vanity mirrors, lights
- ‘Intelligent’ ambient light
- 2 x USB-A outlets (1 x front, 1 x rear)
- 1 x USB-C outlet (front)
The Luxury adds:
- PVC/leather upholstery
- Eight-point massage for front seats
- 6.6L refrigerator
- Second-row tray table
- Sun visors with larger vanity mirror, light
A space-saver spare is optional.
Colours
Colours for the GAC Aion V have yet to be confirmed.
