GAC, a recent Australian-arrival automotive giant from China, last November unveiled an electric hatchback with a big range, which we predicted was destined for international markets. That was in the form of the Aion UT.
Now, the brand has confirmed that it will be the second electric model to join its growing lineup of local vehicles.
Arriving in Q2 2026, the almost 4.3 metre long hatchback will add more choices for those looking at affordable and fleet-friendly cars on the market.
Kevin Shu, the president of GAC Australia, says GAC bring more than 10 models to the Australian market in the coming five years.
“The GAC AION UT showcases the strength of GAC’s product portfolio, combining elegant design with clever technology that genuinely enhances the daily lives of its owners,” he said.
“I have no doubt this model will resonate strongly with Australians seeking an intelligent, city-focused vehicle to navigate the nation’s iconic urban landscapes. We look forward to continuing to grow along with our customers here in Australia”.
In September 2025, a pink Aion UT was spotted testing on Australian roads in Sydney, hinting at the potential of that car making it into our market in the near future.
The Aion UT was launched at the Guangzhou Auto Show in 2024. This model in the Aion lineup features a 100 kW motor that can reach up to 150 km/h. In Thailand, there is also a 150 kW motor model.
This model was also recently launched in Thailand as the Standard variant, which has a smaller 50 kWh battery pack that offers approximately 420 km of NEDC range, which is likely equivalent to around 330 km of WLTP range.
The Aion UT comes with a sloping front design, along with a curved rear hatch, and measures just under 4.3 metres in length, which is comparable to other similar hatchbacks and will likely compete with the MG4, GWM Ora and the BYD Dolphin.
On the inside, the UT interior features a minimal design and two screens. The larger infotainment screen has a 14.6-inch touch display, while a smaller 8.8-inch screen is also found behind the steering wheel.
This comes with a 60 kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, which will deliver up to 500 km of NEDC range, likely closer to 400 km on the commonly used WLTP cycle.
In October 2025, GAC officially announced its arrival in Australia, with the arrival of the Aion V electric SUV and two other vehicles, the M8 PHEV people mover and emzoom ICE SUV.
Electric hatchback models are quite well received by many, including local EV enthusiasts looking to see more smaller EVs on Australian roads.
Australian pricing and specs for the upcoming model are expected to be released closer to the local launch in the second quarter of this year.
Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.