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.

Aion S
2019 Aion S
Overview
ManufacturerGAC Aion
Model codeA26 EV (development codename)
Also calledGAC Toyota/Leahead iA5
GAC Honda/Everus EA6
Aion ES (export)
Production2019–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car (D)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-motor, front-wheel-drive
PlatformArchitecture Electric Platform : AEP 3.0
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent-magnet synchronous motor
Power output
  • 100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp)
  • 135 kW (184 PS; 181 hp)
TransmissionSingle speed
Battery
  • 48.67 kWh LFP lithium ion
  • 53 kWh LFP lithium ion
  • 55 kWh LFP lithium ion
  • 58.8 kWh CATL lithium ion
Electric range420–510 km (261–317 mi) (CLTC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,768 mm (187.7 in)
Width1,880 mm (74.0 in)
Height1,530–1,545 mm (60.2–60.8 in)
Curb weight1,610–1,630 kg (3,549–3,594 lb)

Overview

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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 184-horsepower (137 kW; 187 PS) and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) electric motor and a NEDC range of 510 kilometres (317 mi).[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 460 kilometres (286 mi) and 136 hp (101 kW; 138 PS).[2]

Specifications

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Battery specifications

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The Aion S has a 58.8 kWh (212 MJ) battery (in comparison, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range has a 75 kWh (270 MJ) battery). This allows for 510 kilometres (317 mi) 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 180 hp (134 kW; 182 PS).[3]

Features

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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.

Exterior design

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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.

Sales

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The Aion S has a starting price of 160,000 Chinese yuan or 23,758 US dollars or 18,034 British pounds.

Calendar year Aion S Sales[5] Leahead iA5 Sales[6] GAC-Honda EA6 (Yile) Sales[7] Total Sales Notes
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

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Aion S Plus
 
Overview
Also calledAion ES (export)
Production2021–present
DesignerXiao Lin
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-motor, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent-magnet synchronous motors
Power output
  • 100–165 kW (136–224 PS; 134–221 hp)
TransmissionSingle speed
Battery
  • LFP Magazine Battery
  • 50.6 / 55.2 (Aion ES) / 59.4 / 60 kWh
  • NMC
  • 58.8 / 65 / 68 / 69.9 kWh
Electric range510–610 km (317–379 mi) (CLTC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,810 mm (189.4 in)
Width1,880 mm (74.0 in)
Height1,515 mm (59.6 in)

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 69.9 kWh (252 MJ).[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 204 hp (152 kW; 207 PS) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft). The motor is powered by a 62 kWh (220 MJ) battery, good for a NEDC range of 510 kilometres (317 mi).[10]

Aion S Max

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Aion S Max
 
Overview
Production2023–present
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-motor, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent-magnet synchronous motors
Power output
  • 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp)
  • 180 kW (245 PS; 241 hp)
TransmissionSingle speed
Battery
  • 59.5 kWh LFP lithium ion
  • 60 kWh LFP lithium ion
  • 67.1 kWh LFP lithium ion
  • 67.9 kWh LFP lithium ion
Electric range510–610 km (317–379 mi) (CLTC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length4,863 mm (191.5 in)
Width1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Height1,515 mm (59.6 in)

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]

GAC-Toyota iA5

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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.

GAC-Honda EA6

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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 460 km (286 mi) (NEDC). The EA6 is 32 mm (1.3 in) longer than the Aion S.[14]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "First Car Using Nidec's E-Axle Traction Motor System Unveiled". GlobeNewswire.com (Press release). 10 December 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
  2. ^ a b "136马力 广汽新能源埃安S新车型申报图". autohome.com.cn. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  3. ^ 28"GAC Aion S Is Equipped With 58.8 kWh CATL NCM 811 Battery". InsideEVs. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  4. ^ "GAC Aion S Prices And Specifications Announced". Autocar.co.uk. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
  5. ^ https://www.chinamobil.ru/eng/gac/aion-s/?view=sales Chinamobil.ru GAC Aion S China Auto Sales Figures. Retrieved 2 July 2023
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  7. ^ https://www.chinamobil.ru/eng/gac/ea6/?view=sales Chinamobil.ru GAC-Honda EA6 (Yile) China Auto Sales Figures. Retrieved 2 July 2023
  8. ^ "广汽埃安".
  9. ^ "GAC Aion S Plus goes on sale, starts at about $21,600 after subsidies". 24 June 2021.
  10. ^ "Aion S Plus is a New Chinese Electric Sedan with a 510 Kilometer Range". 5 June 2021.
  11. ^ "全新外观设计 埃安AION S Max申报图". tekdeeps. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  12. ^ "GAC Aion S Will Soon Have A Sibling: GAC-Toyota To Release All-Electric iA5". ChinaPEV.com. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  13. ^ "GAC Toyota iA5 Is Totally A Sibling Of GAC Aion S". ChinaPEV.com. 9 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  14. ^ "New GAC EA6 electric sedan turned out to be a clone – DRIVE". tekdeeps. 7 November 2020. Archived from the original on April 24, 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)