| Aion S | |
| Manufacturer: | GAC Aion |
| Aka: | GAC Toyota/Leahead iA5 GAC Honda/Everus EA6 Aion ES (export) |
| Production: | 2019–present |
| Class: | Compact executive car (D) |
| Body Style: | 4-door sedan |
| Layout: | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform: | Architecture Electric Platform : AEP 3.0 |
| Motor: | Permanent-magnet synchronous motor |
| Transmission: | Single speed |
| Electric Range: | NaN0NaN0 (CLTC) |
| Wheelbase: | 27501NaN1 |
| Length: | 47681NaN1 |
| Width: | 18801NaN1 |
| Height: | NaN1NaN1 |
| Weight: | NaN0NaN0 |
| Model Code: | A26 EV (development codename) |
The Aion S is a compact electric sedan produced by GAC Aion. It was revealed at Auto Guangzhou of 2018. A new variant, the Aion S Plus, was shown in 2021. Another new variant, the Aion S Max, was shown in 2023.
The Aion S was unveiled at Auto Guangzhou in November 2018. It went on pre-sale in March 2019 and officially on sale in May 2019. It was New Energy's first car under the Aion brand.[1]
The first models to launch are the higher trim levels, featuring a 1840NaN0 and electric motor and a NEDC range of 5100NaN0.[2]
There are 7 trim levels available as of July 2020, with the Mei 580 and Xuan 580 being the lowest trim level available and features a different and cheaper exterior design. The Mei 580 and Xuan 580 trim models were launched in July 2020 with a NEDC range of 4600NaN0 and 1360NaN0.
The Aion S has a battery (in comparison, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range has a battery). This allows for 317abbr=outNaNabbr=out of range according to the NEDC methodology used in China. The car uses a 170Wh/kg CATL lithium-ion battery, and the power output is 1800NaN0.[3]
Voice integration in the car allows you to control the air conditioning, navigational system, and electronic windows. Alongside the other features is a 12.3 inch infotainment screen.[4]
To power the interior, the car has clear solar panels on the sunroof.
Being the first car by Aion, the Aion S is also the first car to adopt Aion's design language that differentiates the S, LX, and V from Trumpchi vehicles.
The front-end on the exterior of the car features LED headlights, and a silver bar starting under a headlight and stretching to the other. In the middle of the bar is GAC New Energy's 'G' emblem on the blue background, similar to that of Toyota's, and their Lexus marque, logo highlighted in blue.
The rear-end features a taillight bar that goes over the 'G' logo on the trunk connecting the two taillights that are not on the trunk. The rear also uses retroreflectors on the rear bumper as an alternative to a taillight.
The Aion S has a starting price of 160,000 Chinese yuan or 23,758 US dollars or 18,034 British pounds.
| 2019 | 32,126 | 2,043 | 34,169 | Aion S sales start in May Leahead iA5 sales start in November | ||
| 2020 | 45,262 | 6,828 | 52,090 | |||
| 2021 | 69,219 | 3,895 | 73,114 | |||
| 2022 | 115,655 | 1,237 | 658 | 117,550 | GAC-Honda EA6 (Yile) sales start in March | |
| 2023 | 220,904 | 349 | 43 | 221,296 |
| Aion S Plus | |
| Aka: | Aion ES (export) |
| Production: | 2021–present |
| Designer: | Xiao Lin |
| Body Style: | 4-door sedan |
| Layout: | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Motor: | Permanent-magnet synchronous motors |
| Transmission: | Single speed |
| Electric Range: | NaN0NaN0 (CLTC) |
| Wheelbase: | 27501NaN1 |
| Length: | 48101NaN1 |
| Width: | 18801NaN1 |
| Height: | 15151NaN1 |
In 2021, the Aion S Plus was introduced, featuring different styling than the Aion S, slightly different exterior dimensions, and a choice of three battery sizes, the largest of which is .[8] [9] Previewed by the Aion ENO.146 concept car, the Aion S Plus is a very aerodynamic vehicle, with a drag coefficient of only 0.211Cd. As for the powertrain, the Aion S Plus is powered by a single electric motor with 2040NaN0 and 350abbr=onNaNabbr=on. The motor is powered by a battery, good for a NEDC range of 5100NaN0.[10]
| Aion S Max | |
| Production: | 2023–present |
| Body Style: | 4-door sedan |
| Layout: | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Motor: | Permanent-magnet synchronous motors |
| Transmission: | Single speed |
| Electric Range: | NaN0NaN0 (CLTC) |
| Wheelbase: | 27601NaN1 |
| Length: | 48631NaN1 |
| Width: | 18901NaN1 |
| Height: | 15151NaN1 |
The Aion S Max variant was launched in 2023, and is powered by a 180kW electric motor with a top speed of 163km/h.[11]
The GAC-Toyota iA5 is rebadged variant of the Aion S with different front and rear ends and a slightly changed interior and will be sold exclusively at Toyota Leahead dealerships.[12] [13] It is the third model in the Leahead lineup after the i1 Toyota Vitz-based subcompact hatchback and the iX4 Trumpchi GS4-based compact SUV.
The GAC-Honda EA6 is rebadged variant of the Aion S. The EA6 produces the same 135 kW (184 HP, 300 N • m), and is equipped with the same battery of 58.8 kWh, capable of a range of (NEDC). The EA6 is 321NaN1 longer than the Aion S.[14]