GAC Aion V pricing confirmed: $42,590 sticker for new Kia EV5, MG S5 electric rival

Chinese newcomer to Australia GAC has released pricing for its key midsize electrical SUV model, the Aion V — with the MG S5 EV rival situation to birth in Australia later this month.

Priced from $42,590 plus on-avenue charges, the Aion V will doubtless be equipped in two variants sharing one frequent mechanical kit: a 75.2kWh LFP battery providing 510km vary (WLTP) and a 150kW/210Nm entrance electrical motor.

That pricing, which is engaging to see the neatly-specified entry-grade of Aion V drive out of showrooms at a the same value to the MG S5 EV Excite 62 ($44,990 driveaway), method the GAC is never any longer the most cost-effective option within the section but this will be aggressive.

Also equipped on the present time used to be GAC’s warranty arrangements for Australia, which is engaging to see the firm’s EV models covered with an eight year/unlimited kilometre warranty, even supposing the battery has its dangle eight year/200,000 protection.

In spite of the utilization of a 400-volt electrical structure, the Aion V will doubtless be less complicated to are residing for avenue-trippers than some rivals, with lickety-split DC charging speeds of 16 minutes (30-80 percent) or 24 minutes (10-80 percent) averaging 141kW and 131kW respectively. An 11kW onboard AC charger is frequent.

GAC says the Aion V’s Journal Battery 2.0, which contains flame-retardant electrolytes and double-layer liquid cooling plates, affords “trade-leading battery safety standards.”

Under the pores and skin the Aion V is a quite straightforward EV with single-motor entrance-wheel drive and a torsion beam rear suspension. Up entrance is a MacPherson strut-model entrance suspension whereas there are disc brakes all round.

Within GAC, Aion is positioned as a premium electrical sub-effect sitting between eponymous GAC models (such because the petrol-powered Emzoom, which also launches in Australia quickly) and the excessive-perforamce Hyptec marque, which is decided for an Australian debut later.

Two variants of the Aion V will doubtless be bought in Australia: the $42,590 Top payment, and for $2000 more, the $44,590 Luxurious — with the latter scoring just a few extra conveniences.

Top payment merchants nab 19-scoot alloys, LED headlights, a panoramic sunroof with power sunshade, synthetic leather-based seating with heating/cooling up entrance, dual-zone climate management with rear air vents, reclining heated 2nd row seats, a heat pump and a wireless charger.

Other frequent kit incorporates a 14.6-scoot touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, DAB/FM radio, 8.8-scoot digital instrument cluster, power tailgate, three USB ports, nine-speaker stereo, tyre rigidity monitoring, and a 360-level camera.

Whereas automobile connectivity aspects are frequent (supporting some online streaming media), no AM radio is on hand.

The further $2000 exhaust on the Luxurious grade sees accurate leather-based seating, massaging entrance seats, 2nd row tray tables and a 6.6-litre refrigerator — which is claimed to fit 12 cans whereas the utilization of factual 0.5kWh of electrical energy over 24 hours at a 4ºC temperature.

Unusually — and no query to the delight of many potential merchants — the Aion V’s frequent tyre restore kit could possibly well also moreover be subbed out with an no longer mandatory dwelling-saver spare.

Any further or less spare wheel is an incredibly rare feature for an EV, and it is becoming a stressful-to-gain section of equipment on neatly-liked SUVs on the total.

The Aion V measures 4605mm in dimension, 1854mm in width and 1686mm in peak on quite long 2775mm wheelbase. It weighs round 1880kg.

Consumers who present an Aion V earlier than the halt of 2025 will receive an further $1000 cashback on the driveaway effect, a free three-section (11kW/22kW) wallbox charger and $500 in EV charging credit.

GAC Aion V 2026: costs in Australia

All costs listed are earlier than on-avenue charges.

• Top payment: $42,590
• Luxurious: $44,590