Aion S

The Aion S is a compact electric sedan produced by GAC Aion. It was revealed at Auto Guangzhou of 2018. A new variant, the Aion S Plus, was shown in 2021. Another new variant, the Aion S Max, went on sale in 2023.

Aion S
2019 Aion S
Overview
Manufacturer	GAC Aion
Model code	A26 EV (development codename)
Also called	GAC Toyota/Leahead iA5 GAC Honda/Everus EA6 Aion ES (export)
Production	2019–present
Assembly	China: Guangzhou Thailand: Rayong
Body and chassis
Class	Compact executive car (D)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Architecture Electric Platform : AEP 3.0
Powertrain
Electric motor	Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Power output	100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp) 135 kW (184 PS; 181 hp)
Transmission	Single speed
Battery	48.67 kWh LFP lithium ion 53 kWh LFP lithium ion 55 kWh LFP lithium ion 58.8 kWh CATL lithium ion
Electric range	420–510 km (261–317 mi) (CLTC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length	4,768 mm (187.7 in)
Width	1,880 mm (74.0 in)
Height	1,530–1,545 mm (60.2–60.8 in)
Curb weight	1,610–1,630 kg (3,549–3,594 lb)

Overview

The Aion S was unveiled at Auto Guangzhou in November 2018. It went on pre-sale in March 2019 and officially on sale in May 2019. It was GAC New Energy's first car under the Aion brand.^[1]

The first models to launch are the higher trim levels, featuring a 184-horsepower (137 kW; 187 PS) and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) electric motor and a NEDC range of 510 kilometres (317 mi).^[2]

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  Aion S (front)
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  Aion S (right side, rear)

There are 7 trim levels available as of July 2020, with the Mei 580 and Xuan 580 being the lowest trim level available and features a different and cheaper exterior design. The Mei 580 and Xuan 580 trim models were launched in July 2020 with a NEDC range of 460 kilometres (286 mi) and 136 hp (101 kW; 138 PS).^[2]

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  Aion S Xuan 580
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  Aion S Xuan 580 rear
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  GAC Aion S taxi in Zhengzhou

Being the first car by Aion, the Aion S is also the first car to adopt Aion's design language that differentiates the S, LX, and V from Trumpchi vehicles. The front-end on the exterior of the car features LED headlights, and a silver bar starting under a headlight and stretching to the other. In the middle of the bar is GAC New Energy's 'G' emblem on the blue background, similar to that of Toyota's, and their Lexus marque, logo highlighted in blue. The rear-end features a taillight bar that goes over the 'G' logo on the trunk connecting the two taillights that are not on the trunk. The rear also uses retroreflectors on the rear bumper as an alternative to a taillight.

Voice integration in the car allows for control of air conditioning, navigation system, and power windows. Alongside the other features is a 12.3-inch infotainment screen.^[3] To power the interior, the car has clear solar panels on the sunroof.

The Aion S has a 58.8 kWh (212 MJ) battery. This allows for 510 kilometres (317 mi) of range according to the NEDC methodology used in China. The car uses a 170Wh/kg CATL lithium-ion battery, and the power output is 180 hp (134 kW; 182 PS).^[4]

Aion S Plus

Aion S Plus
Overview
Also called	Aion ES (export)
Production	2021–present
Designer	Xiao Lin
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motor	Permanent-magnet synchronous motors
Power output	100–165 kW (136–224 PS; 134–221 hp)
Transmission	Single speed
Battery	LFP Magazine battery: 50.6 kWh 55.2 kWh (Aion ES) 59.4 kWh 60 kWh NMC: 58.8 kWh 65 kWh 68 kWh 69.9 kWh
Electric range	510–610 km (317–379 mi) (CLTC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length	4,810 mm (189.4 in)
Width	1,880 mm (74.0 in)
Height	1,515 mm (59.6 in)

In 2021, the Aion S Plus was introduced, featuring different styling than the Aion S, slightly different exterior dimensions, and a choice of three battery sizes, the largest of which is 69.9 kWh (252 MJ).^[5][6] Previewed by the Aion ENO.146 concept car, the Aion S Plus has a drag coefficient of 0.211 C_d. As for the powertrain, the Aion S Plus is powered by a single electric motor with 204 hp (152 kW; 207 PS) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft). The motor is powered by a 62 kWh (220 MJ) battery, good for a NEDC range of 510 kilometres (317 mi).^[7]

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  Rear view
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  Aion ES (front)
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  Aion ES (rear)
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  Aion S Plus police cruiser on the street

Aion S Max

Aion S Max
Overview
Production	2023–present
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motor	Permanent-magnet synchronous motors
Power output	150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) 180 kW (245 PS; 241 hp)
Transmission	Single speed
Battery	59.5 kWh LFP lithium ion 60 kWh LFP lithium ion 67.1 kWh LFP lithium ion 67.9 kWh LFP lithium ion
Electric range	510–610 km (317–379 mi) (CLTC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length	4,863 mm (191.5 in)
Width	1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Height	1,515 mm (59.6 in)

The Aion S Max variant was launched in 2023, and is powered by a 180 kW (241 hp; 245 PS) electric motor with a top speed of 163 km/h (101 mph).^[8]

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  Aion S Max rear quarter

GAC-Toyota iA5

The GAC-Toyota iA5 is rebadged variant of the Aion S with different front and rear ends and a slightly changed interior and will be sold exclusively at Toyota Leahead dealerships.^[9][10] It is the third model in the Leahead lineup after the i1, a Toyota Vitz-based subcompact hatchback, and the iX4, a Trumpchi GS4-based compact SUV.

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  GAC-Toyota iA5 (front)
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  GAC-Toyota iA5 (rear)
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  GAC-Toyota iA5 facelift (front)

GAC-Honda EA6

The GAC-Honda EA6 is rebadged variant of the Aion S. The EA6 uses the same 180 hp (134 kW; 182 PS) and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) motor, and is equipped with the same 58.8 kWh battery, capable of a range of 460 km (286 mi) on the NEDC cycle. The EA6 is 32 mm (1.3 in) longer than the Aion S.^[11]

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  GAC-Honda EA6 (front)
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  GAC-Honda EA6 (rear)

Sales

Calendar year	Aion S Sales[12]	Leahead iA5 Sales[13]	GAC-Honda EA6 (Yile) Sales[14]	Total Sales	Notes
2019	32,126	2,043		34,169	Aion S sales start in May Leahead iA5 sales start in November
2020	45,262	6,828		52,090
2021	69,219	3,895		73,114
2022	115,655	1,237	658	117,550	GAC-Honda EA6 (Yile) sales start in March
2023	220,904	349	43	221,296
2024	122,793[15]

See also

• Aion LX, a mid-size electric crossover by Aion
• List of GAC vehicles