Head-to-head
GAC Aion UT vs GAC Aion V
At $30,990 the GAC Aion UT undercuts the GAC Aion V by $11,600 (27%) — but does the premium deliver enough of an edge to justify itself? Here's how the two compare on price, range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · Hatch
GAC Aion UT
GAC's electric small hatch — 60 kWh LFP battery, 430 km WLTP range, and an 8-year / 200,000 km battery warranty. Aggressive launch pricing at $30,990 for the first 600 buyers.
- From
- $30,990
- Range
- 430 km
- Battery
- 60 kWh
Option B · SUV
GAC Aion V
GAC's electric mid-size SUV — 75 kWh LFP battery, 510 km WLTP range, and 180 kW DC charging that recovers 10-80% in 16 minutes. Strong warranty backing.
- From
- $42,590
- Range
- 510 km
- Battery
- 75.3 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the GAC Aion UT and GAC Aion V, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage GAC Aion V
The GAC Aion V goes 80 km further on a charge (510 vs 430 km WLTP).
- 2
DC charging · advantage GAC Aion V
The GAC Aion V accepts 93 kW more DC peak charging (180 vs 87 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 3
Battery · advantage GAC Aion V
The GAC Aion V carries a 15.3 kWh larger battery (75.26 vs 60 kWh).
- 4
Price · advantage GAC Aion UT
The GAC Aion UT undercuts the GAC Aion V by $11,600 (27%) on starting price.
- 5
0–100 km/h · advantage GAC Aion UT
The GAC Aion UT is 1.2 s quicker to 100 km/h (7.3 s vs 8.5 s).
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the GAC Aion UT wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $11,600
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (7.3s vs 8.5s)
Where the GAC Aion V wins
- ▸ 80 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (180 kW vs 87 kW)
GAC Aion UT
What we like
- ✓ Class-leading 8-year vehicle warranty (unlimited km)
- ✓ Generous 200,000 km battery warranty distance
- ✓ Quick 24-min DC charge (10-80%)
What we don't
- ✕ GAC service network is brand new in Australia
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP tested
- ✕ Launch pricing rises after first 600 orders
GAC Aion V
What we like
- ✓ Class-leading 8-year / 200,000 km warranty
- ✓ 16-min DC fast charge (10-80%)
- ✓ Generous 510 km WLTP range
What we don't
- ✕ GAC service network limited in Australia
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP tested
- ✕ Cabin styling polarising
Frequently asked: GAC Aion UT vs GAC Aion V
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the GAC Aion UT or the GAC Aion V?
- The GAC Aion UT is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $30,990 versus $42,590 for the GAC Aion V, a $11,600 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The GAC Aion V has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 510 km, 80 km further than the GAC Aion UT's 430 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The GAC Aion V accepts a peak DC charging rate of 180 kW versus 87 kW for the GAC Aion UT. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The GAC Aion UT does 0–100 km/h in 7.3 seconds — 1.2 s quicker than the GAC Aion V's 8.5 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the GAC Aion UT better value than the GAC Aion V?
- On paper the GAC Aion UT is $11,600 cheaper, but trails the GAC Aion V on the core measurable specs. The saving might still be worth it if you don't need the extra range, power or charging speed — but the GAC Aion V is the spec-sheet winner.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
GAC Aion UT
if…
- ✓ you want to save $11,600 on the sticker
- ✓ you want quicker acceleration off the line
- ✓ you match the profile: budget-conscious commuters
Choose the
GAC Aion V
if…
- ✓ maximum range matters (80 km further per charge)
- ✓ you regularly do long road trips (faster DC peak)
- ✓ you match the profile: suburban families
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.