GAC Unveils Budget Aion UT EV, Targets 500,000 Annual Exports by 2027
Chinese automaker GAC Group is significantly expanding its global footprint with the introduction of the Aion UT, a new budget-friendly electric vehicle. Scheduled for pre-sale in January 2025 at an estimated price of RMB 100,000 ($13,820), the compact hatchback features a spacious interior with class-leading rear legroom and advanced connectivity options, including compatibility with Apple CarPlay, Huawei HiCar, and Xiaomi’s CarLink. This launch marks the third global model under GAC’s Aion brand, following the successful international debuts of the Aion V and Aion RT. Alongside the vehicle release, GAC announced ambitious strategic goals to achieve annual export sales of 500,000 units and enter 100 global markets by 2027. This target represents a substantial increase from the 75,800 units shipped overseas in the previous year. As a long-standing manufacturing partner of Toyota in China, GAC aims to leverage its growing EV portfolio to compete aggressively in international markets, signaling a major push by Chinese automotive manufacturers to dominate the global electric vehicle sector through affordable, tech-integrated models.
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GAC Unveils Budget Aion UT EV, Targets 500,000 Annual Exports by 2027
Chinese automaker GAC Group is significantly expanding its global footprint with the introduction of the Aion UT, a new budget-friendly electric vehicle. Scheduled for pre-sale in January 2025 at an estimated price of RMB 100,000 ($13,820), the compact hatchback features a spacious interior with class-leading rear legroom and advanced connectivity options, including compatibility with Apple CarPlay, Huawei HiCar, and Xiaomi’s CarLink. This launch marks the third global model under GAC’s Aion brand, following the successful international debuts of the Aion V and Aion RT. Alongside the vehicle release, GAC announced ambitious strategic goals to achieve annual export sales of 500,000 units and enter 100 global markets by 2027. This target represents a substantial increase from the 75,800 units shipped overseas in the previous year. As a long-standing manufacturing partner of Toyota in China, GAC aims to leverage its growing EV portfolio to compete aggressively in international markets, signaling a major push by Chinese automotive manufacturers to dominate the global electric vehicle sector through affordable, tech-integrated models.
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