Aion Aion V History
History
The Aion V was revealed on GAC New Energy's WeChat in May 2020 and launched commercially on 16 June 2020, becoming the brand's third model and second SUV after the LX. Its first generation used a 135 kW (184 hp) front motor paired with 70 or 73 kWh LFP battery packs (NEDC 400–600 km depending on trim), and was notable for integrating Huawei 5G and V2X communication systems — unusual technology for a mainstream-price segment vehicle.
A major facelift, the Aion V Plus, arrived in 2021 with revised exterior styling inspired by the LX. A full second-generation Aion V followed in 2024, bringing a new platform and updated powertrain. The model is manufactured at GAC Aion's Guangzhou plant, which reached 200,000 units of annual capacity after expansions completed in 2022.
Generations
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First generation · Aion V
Photo: “Aion V 001.jpg” by Jengtingchen / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
135 kW FWD; Huawei 5G / V2X; LFP battery; NEDC 400–600 km across V 60 / V 70 / V 80 Max trims.
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2021 Photo: “Aion V 2021032001.jpg” by Evnerd / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
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Second generation · Aion V (2024)
Photo: “2024 Aion V (China) front view.png” by Autosdeprimera / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY 3.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
New platform and powertrain; launched 2024.
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2024 Photo: “2024 Aion V 602 Luxury.jpg” by Chanokchon / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
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2025 Photo: “GAC Aion V (second generation) IAA 2025 DSC 1406.jpg” by Alexander Migl / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
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Body styles
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