The Aion Y is a compact electric crossover SUV produced by GAC Aion since 2021. It is the fourth model under the Aion brand, which is a subsidiary of Guangzhou Auto Corporation (GAC). The Aion Y has a sleek and futuristic design, with a distinctive front face that Aion calls the "Star Wars Warhead Front Face". The car also has a floating roof, hidden rear-door handles, and sporty wheels. The car is available in four different colors: white, black, blue, and red1.
The Aion Y has three versions: the Standard Range, the Standard Range Plus, and the Long Range. The numbers correspond to the battery size: 51.9 kWh, 61.7 kWh, and 63.98 kWh. The car has a range of 400, 480, and 510 kilometers respectively, according to the NEDC standard.
The car has a single-motor system that delivers 136 hp for the base version or 204 hp for the top version. The car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, and has a top speed of 160 km/h2.
The Aion Y features a new ultrafast charging technology, called "AESafe". With Aion's new A480 supercharger, the car can charge up to 200 kilometers of range in only five minutes. The car can be charged at up to 880 V with a maximum charge power of 480 kW3. The car also has a driver assistance system that can alert and assist the driver, or even take over the control in some situations, such as maintaining a safe distance, speed, or lane4.
The Aion Y is a product of the collaboration between GAC, Huawei, and CATL, which are leading companies in the fields of car manufacturing, intelligent system solutions, and battery technology.
The car uses the GEP 2.0 platform, which is a global leading smart electric vehicle technology platform. The car also features Huawei's HarmonyOS, which is a distributed operating system that can connect and coordinate various devices and services.
The car also uses CATL's patented blade battery, which is more stable and energy-efficient than conventional batteries3.