Aion Y

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Aion Y
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Aion Y
Overview
ManufacturerAion (GAC New Energy division)
Also calledHycan Z03 (GAC-Nio)
Production2021-present
AssemblyGuangzhou, China
Body and chassis
ClassCompact MPV (C)
Body style5-door multi-purpose vehicle
LayoutFront-motor, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motor100 kW (134 hp) / 135 kW (181 hp) Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
TransmissionSingle Speed
Batterylithium iron phosphate Magazine Battery
Electric range460/500/503/600km
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,410 mm (173.6 in)
Width1,870 mm (73.6 in)
Height1,645 mm (64.8 in)
Chronology
PredecessorTrumpchi GE3

The Aion Y is a compact electric multi-purpose vehicle produced by Aion, a marque of Guangzhou Automobile Corporation, since 2021. It was revealed as a concept at Auto Guangzhou in November 2020.

Overview[]

Aion Y rear

The Aion Y was revealed at Auto Guangzhou in November 2020 as a concept previewing the fourth model under the Aion brand.[1][2] It was revealed along two other GAC vehicles; the Trumpchi Empow performance sedan, and a concept vehicle called the .[3]

The Aion Y was launched in the second half of 2021.[4] A ride-hailing-intended version called Aion Y Pio with different side-fenders and front bumper will also be produced.[5]

On March 29 2021, Aion started taking pre-sale orders for the Aion Y as the brand’s fourth EV. The Aion Y is offered in five models with pre-sale prices ranging from RMB 105,900 to RMB 149,900 (~US$16,128 – US$22,829). The Aion Y is equipped with the ADiGO 3.0 automatic driving assistance system, one-button remote parking and 5G in-vehicle entertainment as well as interior features including a LCD instrument panel and large central control screen. The Aion Y is available in four cruising range versions of 460/500/503/600km.[6]

The Aion Y features the ADiGO 3.0 autonomous driving system and automatic parking. The Y is based on the new GAC GEP 2.0 platform.[7]

Battery and powertrain[]

The Aion Y offers an option of three different battery packs which are all Magazine Batteries developed by GAC inhouse. The Magazine Battery features a special layout that provides better performance of high temperature resistance and explosion resistance and can be built as a ternary lithium battery or a lithium iron phosphate battery. The energy density of the battery system on the AION Y is 184Wh/kg, and the power consumption per 100 kilometers under working conditions is 13.8kWh.[6]

The smallest battery has a capacity of 60 kWh, good for a NEDC range of 460 kilometers. Sitting above that is a 70 kWh battery that is good for a NEDC range of 500 kilometers in the Aion Y. The top version has an 80 kWh battery that is able to achieve a NEDC range of 600 kilometers. The Aion Y with a 60 kWh battery has a 136 hp electric motor. The 70 kWh and 80 kWh battery models have an electric motor that could produce a maximum of 184 hp and 225 Nm.[8]

The Aion Y is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor on the front axle, with a maximum power of 135kW and a peak torque of 350N·m. Four driving modes are available, with three steering modes and additional braking energy recovery modes.[6]

Interior[]

Aion Y interior

The Aion Y features a minimalist interior with a large multimedia screen and digital instruments. The central screen has a diameter of 14.5 inches and is oriented horizontally. The Aion Y has 5G connectivity, can operate semi-autonomously, and is able to scan the face of its occupants and then adjust certain settings accordingly according to GAC.[8]

The intelligent equipment of Aion Y, ADiGO 2.0 driver assistance system integrates 5 safe driving assistance functions, including front collision warning (FCW), active brake assist system (AEB), lane departure warning (LDW), lane keeping assist (LKA), driver status monitoring (DMS) and 7 automatic driving assistance functions, including adaptive cruise (ACC), intelligent high beam (IHBC), intelligent speed limit adaptive cruise (iACC), traffic sign recognition (TSR) , Traffic jam assist (TJA), remote parking and integrated cruise (ICA).[6]


Hycan Z03[]

In October 2021, electric vehicle brand Hycan, the GAC and NIO formed joint venture launched the brand's second product, the Z03.[9]

The Hycan Z03 is an Aion Y with redesigned front/rear ends, interior, and wheels, with dimensions of 4,602 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width, and 1,645 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,750mm. Three trim levels are offered ay launch. The electrical motor used within the Chaowan and the Chaozhi trims of the Hycan Z03 can develop as much as 135kW and 225 N·m, while the Z Chao trim carries an e-motor that’s good for 160kW and 225 N·m. The Z03 is cable of NEDC-rated ranges of 500km and 600km based on two different battery capacities of 64.6kWh and 76.8kWh.[10]

  • Hycan Z03 (front)

  • Hycan Z03 (rear)

References[]

  1. ^ "2020广州车展探馆：广汽埃安Y实车曝光". AutoHome.com. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  2. ^ "2020广州车展：广汽埃安Y全球首发 打破各种固有定律". EVLook.com. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  3. ^ "GAC Group Shows Aggressive Sedan And Promising Projects – DRIVE". Tekdeeps.com. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ https://www.facebook.com/carnewschina/posts/3940376332661699?__tn__=-R
  5. ^ https://www.facebook.com/carnewschina/posts/4033619073337424?__tn__=-R
  6. ^ a b c d "GAC AION Y Goes for Pre-sale in the Chinese Market with Price Range of 105,900 to 149,900 Yuan". chinapev.com. March 29, 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
  7. ^ "【原创】广汽埃安Y首发亮相 定位紧凑型SUV". rediantujian.com. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Aion Y is new hip electric SUV". techzle.com. 2 April 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
  9. ^ "预售13万起/续航600km 合创Z03将10月18日上市". auto.sina.com.cn. 9 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  10. ^ "Second model of GAC, NIO-backed HYCAN to go on sale in mid-October". onlineev.com. 10 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
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