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Aion
GAC Aion New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd.
🇨🇳 China
Mainstream electric-vehicle brand under state-owned GAC Group, established in 2017 as GAC New Energy and renamed Aion in 2020. Sells compact and mid-size EV sedans and SUVs in China and select export markets, with the separate Hyptec brand covering GAC's premium EV tier.
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Aion models and prices
| Model | Price from | Market | Body | Powertrain | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray 7 | —Price not published | — | Fastback | EV | Announced |
| S Plus | ¥89,800(~$13,300) | ChinaAug 2026 | Sedan | EV | On Sale |
| V | ¥101,800(~$15,100) | ChinaJul 2026 | SUV | EV | On Sale |
Starting prices in the market each car is sold in, on the date shown. USD figures are approximate conversions.
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About
Aion is the mainstream electric-vehicle brand of GAC Group, one of China’s state-owned automakers. It began in 2017 as GAC New Energy Automobile before being spun off and renamed Aion in November 2020, and it grew quickly to become one of China’s top-selling EV brands alongside BYD and Tesla.
The lineup covers compact and mid-size electric SUVs and sedans, including the Aion Y, Aion S, and the Aion V compact SUV, sold in China and increasingly in export markets across Southeast Asia, Australia, and Europe under the unchanged Aion name. GAC separates its premium EV ambitions into Hyptec, a sibling brand launched in 2022 that shares underlying technology but runs its own model range and retail network.
Global website aion.com.cn
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Aion?
Aion is a state-owned company.
What country are Aion cars from?
Aion is a Chinese brand, headquartered in Guangzhou.
When was Aion founded?
Aion was founded in 2017.
What kind of cars does Aion make?
Aion makes electric SUVs and sedans.
Is Aion the same brand as Hyptec?
No. Both are GAC-owned EV brands, but Aion covers mainstream and compact models while Hyptec, launched separately in 2022, targets the premium segment with its own dealer network and design language.
Where are Aion vehicles built?
Aion vehicles are manufactured at GAC's dedicated EV plants in Guangzhou, China, and the brand has expanded into export markets including Southeast Asia, Australia, and parts of Europe.