Aion Y History
Aion's high-volume compact crossover launched in 2021 — a key contributor to the brand's third-place global BEV ranking by 2023.
Photo: “Aion Y 001.jpg” by Jengtingchen / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
History
The Aion Y entered production in April 2021 as a subcompact crossover slotting below the Aion V. Compact overall (approximately 4,435 mm length in base form), it targeted urban buyers with a competitive price point and was available with lithium iron phosphate or NCM battery options covering NEDC ranges from roughly 400 to 600 km. Its accessible pricing made it one of the highest-selling models in the Aion lineup.
In October 2022 the Aion Y Plus was unveiled — a slightly longer (4,535 mm) variant with styling cues borrowed from the Aion V Plus and an improved interior. From 2023 onward, the Y Plus was exported overseas and produced in right-hand-drive form for markets including Southeast Asia, contributing to Aion's international growth ambitions.
Generations
Aion Y
Photo: “Aion Y 001.jpg” by Jengtingchen / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Subcompact crossover; competitive entry-price EV; LFP or NCM battery; core volume model.
2021 Photo: “2021 GAC Aion Y (front).jpg” by User 3204 / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
2022 Photo: “Aion Y Sanming 01 2022-07-07.jpg” by JamesYoung8167 / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
2023 Photo: “2023 GAC Aion Y Plus 490 Elite.jpg” by Chanokchon / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
2024 Photo: “Aion Y plus in Shanghai 2024 front.jpg” by Nord794ub / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Body styles
- SUV
- Crossover
Notable special editions & performance variants
Y Plus
Slightly longer body (4,535 mm), updated styling, right-hand-drive export version from 2023.
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