Australia’s newest EV brand has officially landed. GAC has launched its AION lineup nationally, revealing pricing that positions the all-electric AION V as one of the most affordable medium EV SUVs in the country — and a potentially disruptive choice for fleet buyers who’ve been waiting for long-range electric SUVs without the premium price tag.
AION V Pricing Confirmed — From $42,590
GAC has confirmed that its hero electric SUV, the AION V, will be offered in two trims:
- AION V Premium — $42,590 + ORCs
- AION V Luxury — $44,590 + ORCs
At this price point, GAC has undercut several petrol and hybrid medium SUVs… and that’s before you consider the range, charging speed, and technology on board. For fleets, especially those measuring Whole-of-Life Costs, this creates an interesting new benchmark.
Big Range, Serious Charging Speeds
The AION V runs GAC’s proprietary 400V platform paired with a 75.26kWh LFP Magazine Battery 2.0. The headline figures will catch the eye of every Fleet Manager:
- 510km WLTP range
- 180kW DC fast charging
- 30–80% in 16 minutes¹
- 16.7kWh/100km energy consumption (WLTP)
- 11kW AC charging (8.5 hours 0–100%)
- V2L capability for powering tools, camping gear or appliances
- Heat pump included as standard
Fleets monitoring downtime will be paying particular attention to that DC charge rate. At 180kW peak (from the GAC spec sheet), drivers can recover meaningful range well within a coffee break.
The Safety Story: Magazine Battery 2.0
Battery safety is becoming a board-level topic for many organisations transitioning to EVs. GAC’s answer is its Magazine Battery 2.0 — a thermally stable LFP system featuring:
- Flame-retardant electrolytes
- Dual active cooling plates (above and below the cells)
- Additional spray-based thermal protection systems
This is designed to maintain structural safety even in extreme twist or impact tests. For council fleets, utilities, emergency services and companies with red-hot WHS obligations, that’s not marketing fluff — it’s risk mitigation.
Cabin Comfort and Fleet Practicality
The AION V is designed globally, with input from studios in Milan, LA, Shanghai and Guangzhou. It’s a mix of muscular EV-forward exterior looks and a calming, waterfall-inspired interior.
Inside you’ll find:
- 14.6-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
- Quiet, minimalist cabin with sound-insulated glass
- Panoramic roof with electric blind
- Huge rear legroom: up to 1.1 metres
- Fully reclining front seats that convert into a “queen bed” setup
- Smart power tailgate
- Up to 978 litres of boot capacity
And yes — in the Luxury grade, there’s a 6.6-litre armrest refrigerator capable of cooling to –15°C or warming to 50°C. Perfect for beaches, work crews, or one very pampered Labrador.
Both grades come with heated and ventilated front seats, with the Luxury model adding eight-point massaging seats.
Full ADAS Suite as Standard
No paid safety packs. No optional extras. The AION V arrives with every major driver assistance feature included:
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Integrated Cruise Assistance
- AEB + Forward Collision Warning
- Lane Departure Warning + Prevention + Emergency Lane Keeping
- Blind-Spot Detection
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert + Rear Collision Warning
- 360° camera
- Child Presence Detection
- Door Open Warning
- Alcohol interlock interface
- Front + rear sensors
For fleets building minimum safety specifications into procurement frameworks, this simplifies life.
Warranty & Launch Offers
GAC has come to Australia with competitive support:
- 8-year unlimited-kilometre warranty for EVs
- 8-year / 200,000km battery warranty
- 5 years roadside assistance
- Order by 31 December 2025:
- Free 22kW home wall charger
- $1,000 cashback on AION V and M8 PHEV
- $500 charge or fuel card across all models
These launch incentives will be attractive to both fleet procurement teams and novated lease buyers doing the maths on net benefit.
What This Means for Fleet Buyers
With a sub-$45k starting price, over 500km of range and some of the fastest charging in the category, the AION V will immediately slot into fleet conversations where:
- Fit-for-purpose SUVs are required
- EV transition trials are about to expand
- Organisations want to avoid high-capital EVs
- Operational drivers need long range and fast recharge
- Safety and battery risk management are non-negotiables
For novated lease customers, the price and range combination will make this one stand out on comparison pages.
The GAC AION V doesn’t just mark the entry of another EV brand. It signals a shift in what Australian buyers — especially fleets — can expect from an electric medium SUV under $45,000.
If GAC can back up these specs with local dealer support, parts availability and aftersales consistency, the AION V could become one of the surprise fleet success stories of 2026.
