GAC Aion to debut in Europe at IAA 2025 with UT, V EVs
GAC Aion UT hatchback and V crossover set for Europe at IAA 2025
GAC Aion to debut in Europe at IAA 2025 with UT, V EVs
GAC Aion enters Europe at IAA Mobility 2025 with the UT hatchback and V crossover: up to 750 km CLTC, 370 km in 15 min fast charge, sales early next year.
2025-09-02T11:11:16+03:00
2025-09-02T11:11:16+03:00
2025-09-02T11:11:16+03:00
Chinese automaker GAC is readying its Aion brand for Europe, with an unveiling set for IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. First sales are planned for early next year. The launch will feature two electric models from the outset: the compact Aion UT hatchback and the midsize Aion V crossover.The Aion UT is a five-door C-segment hatchback measuring 4.27 meters. It uses a 136 hp motor and a 60 kWh LFP battery, rated for up to 420 km on the CLTC cycle. Shaped with European preferences in mind at GAC’s Milan design center, it brings a 440-liter trunk and a considered equipment list, including a 14.6-inch infotainment display and seats that fold into a full-length bed. The emphasis on usable cargo space and that clever seat transformation reads as a practical pitch to everyday urban life.The Aion V is aimed squarely at the mainstream and positioned as a direct rival to the Tesla Model Y. It measures 4.61 meters in length with a 2.78-meter wheelbase. Power outputs reach up to 224 hp, with battery choices of 62, 75, or 90 kWh. The claimed range stands at up to 750 km (CLTC), and thanks to silicon carbide components and a 400 V charging architecture, the brand indicates it can recover 370 km of driving in just 15 minutes. On paper, that fast-charging promise and broad specification look tailored to families who want easy long-distance usability.Aion’s European debut underscores the ongoing expansion of Chinese brands that are increasingly challenging established manufacturers by combining price, technology, and driving range. Judging by the timing and the pairing of a city-friendly hatchback with a core-market crossover, the approach appears carefully calibrated to win attention where it matters most.
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GAC Aion UT hatchback and V crossover set for Europe at IAA 2025
GAC Aion enters Europe at IAA Mobility 2025 with the UT hatchback and V crossover: up to 750 km CLTC, 370 km in 15 min fast charge, sales early next year.
Michael Powers, Editor
Chinese automaker GAC is readying its Aion brand for Europe, with an unveiling set for IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. First sales are planned for early next year. The launch will feature two electric models from the outset: the compact Aion UT hatchback and the midsize Aion V crossover.
The Aion UT is a five-door C-segment hatchback measuring 4.27 meters. It uses a 136 hp motor and a 60 kWh LFP battery, rated for up to 420 km on the CLTC cycle. Shaped with European preferences in mind at GAC’s Milan design center, it brings a 440-liter trunk and a considered equipment list, including a 14.6-inch infotainment display and seats that fold into a full-length bed. The emphasis on usable cargo space and that clever seat transformation reads as a practical pitch to everyday urban life.
The Aion V is aimed squarely at the mainstream and positioned as a direct rival to the Tesla Model Y. It measures 4.61 meters in length with a 2.78-meter wheelbase. Power outputs reach up to 224 hp, with battery choices of 62, 75, or 90 kWh. The claimed range stands at up to 750 km (CLTC), and thanks to silicon carbide components and a 400 V charging architecture, the brand indicates it can recover 370 km of driving in just 15 minutes. On paper, that fast-charging promise and broad specification look tailored to families who want easy long-distance usability.
Aion’s European debut underscores the ongoing expansion of Chinese brands that are increasingly challenging established manufacturers by combining price, technology, and driving range. Judging by the timing and the pairing of a city-friendly hatchback with a core-market crossover, the approach appears carefully calibrated to win attention where it matters most.
