The Aion V Plus's battery pack is rated non-flammable even when a nail is driven through it, and still holds 95% of its capacity after 1,600 charge cycles.
Median 221 hp across 522 similar cars
Lead trim: V 135 kW electric motor (181 hp)
Aion V first generationFirst generation · 2020–2024
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FactThe Aion V Plus's battery pack is rated non-flammable even when a nail is driven through it, and still holds 95% of its capacity after 1,600 charge cycles.
The Aion V, Aion's third model after the S and LX and its second SUV, was revealed on GAC New Energy's WeChat account on 14 May 2020 and launched a month later, related to the Mitsubishi Airtrek; a refreshed Aion V Plus followed in September 2021 with restyled front and rear ends, an 880V ultrafast-charging architecture (up to 480 kW) and a 15.6-inch infotainment display. Trims V 60, V 70 and V 80 Max used a 135 kW (181 hp) motor and a CATL lithium-ion battery for 400, 530 and 600 km NEDC range respectively, with Huawei 5G and V2X connectivity. Front-motor, front-wheel drive; wheelbase 2,830 mm (111.4 in), length 4,586 mm (180.6 in, 4,650 mm for Plus), width 1,920 mm (75.6 in), height 1,728 mm (68.0 in, 1,720 mm for Plus). A second generation followed in 2024.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V 135 kW electric motor (181 hp) | 2020–2024 | Electric | 181 hp | — | — | FWD | — | — |
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Europe's Aion V comes standard with a heat pump and a built-in fridge that can also heat things up.
The Aion V Plus's battery pack is rated non-flammable even when a nail is driven through it, and still holds 95% of its capacity after 1,600 charge cycles.
Rivals
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