This budget EV is about to get even cheaper for Aussie buyers.GAC is preparing to launch an ultra-affordable variant of its Aion UT electric hatch Down Under before the end of this year.This variant will become the new entry level to the Aion UT range, priced from less than the current Premium grade ($31,990, drive-away).It will give GAC a direct rival to other affordable-pitched electric hatchback variants the BYD Dolphin ($29,990) and incoming Geely EX2 ($26,490), both before on-road costs.Here is what we know a...
This budget EV is about to get even cheaper for Aussie buyers.
GAC is preparing to launch an ultra-affordable variant of its Aion UT electric hatch Down Under before the end of this year.
This variant will become the new entry level to the Aion UT range, priced from less than the current Premium grade ($31,990, drive-away).
It will give GAC a direct rival to other affordable-pitched electric hatchback variants the BYD Dolphin ($29,990) and incoming Geely EX2 ($26,490), both before on-road costs.
Here is what we know about it so far.
It will have a smaller battery than the 60kWh unit currently available in Australia.
The Aion UT is offered in China with 35kWh and 44kWh battery variants.
It is more likely GAC brings the 44kWh battery, offering a driving range of 330km, according to more generous CLTC standards.
The current 60kWh Aion UT on offer in Australia comes with significantly more range at 430km (WLTP).
The incoming more affordable variant has a front-mounted electric motor, producing 100kW according to overseas specs, compared to the 150kW output of its up-spec sibling.
Other details on the car remain scarce, with the hatchback still going through its final checks before an official announcement.
The new Aion UT variant does not have an official launch date, but it is expected to be here before the end of the year.
The car has not been approved for sale yet, meaning it will likely launch in late Q4 2026, potentially December.
While we don't have an exact Aussie price for it yet, it will be less than $30,000 when it arrives here.
The 44kWh battery Aion UT is priced in China up to 102,000 yen, which is roughly $22,000.
Cars from China usually carry around a 20 per cent hike when put on sale here, suggesting a potential price of around $27,000.