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2026
GAC Aion launches Aion RAY7 electric sedan
GAC Aion officially launched the Aion RAY7, a 5-meter-class all-electric sedan, on August 20, 2026. The model features a fastback body with a drag coefficient of 0.22, Huawei's DriveONE electric drive platform, 27 automotive-grade sensors including a 192-line lidar, CATL battery cells with Aion's Magazine Battery 2.0 safety architecture, and a CLTC range of 700 km.
2021
GAC Aion announces next-generation lidar for ADiGo and AION LX
GAC Aion announced that its ADiGo autonomous driving system would be equipped with a second-generation intelligent variable-focus lidar, which would debut in the AION LX production vehicle. The article describes the planned integration; it does not establish that the vehicle had already launched with the lidar.
2021
GAC Aion and Didi Autonomous Driving form strategic partnership
GAC Aion and Didi's autonomous-driving company announced a strategic partnership to explore cooperation in intelligent vehicles and jointly develop an autonomous new-energy vehicle for scaled application.
2021
GAC Aion launches private charger-sharing platform
GAC Aion launched a private charging-pile sharing platform, allowing owners to share their charging spots with other users through the GAC Aion app.
2021
GAC Aion launches AION Y
GAC Aion officially launched the AION Y and announced its subsidized official guide price as 104,600 to 148,600 yuan.
2021
GAC Aion releases Magazine Battery safety technology
GAC Aion released its next-generation power-battery safety technology, called Magazine Battery, and reported that it achieved a ternary lithium battery pack puncture test without fire.
2020
GAC Aion announces independent operation and premium-tech positioning
GAC Group's general manager announced that the GAC Aion brand would operate independently and build a premium technology brand. GAC Aion's general manager also announced that the company would be renamed GAC Aion New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., and that the brand would be positioned as a premium intelligent electric-vehicle brand.
2020
GAC Aion unveils the Aion Y electric SUV
GAC Aion unveiled the Aion Y electric SUV at the Guangzhou International Auto Show.
2020
Updated GAC Aion LX goes on sale
The updated GAC Aion LX went on sale on November 3 with upgraded technology features and warranty and maintenance benefits, including ADiGO driver-assistance features, remote parking, and lifetime free whole-vehicle warranty and basic maintenance.