Aion S

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 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

The Aion S has a starting price of 160,000 Chinese yuan or 23,758 US dollars or 18,034 British pounds.

Aion S Plus
Overview
Manufacturer	Aion (GAC New Energy division)
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: 100 kW (134 hp) 150 kW (201 hp) 165 kW (221 hp)
Transmission	Single speed
Battery	50.6 kWh LFP 58.8 kWh lithium ion 69.9 kWh lithium ion
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2750 mm
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).[8][9] Previewed by the Aion ENO.146 concept car, the Aion S Plus is a very aerodynamic vehicle, with a drag coefficient of only 0.211Cd. 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).[10]

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  Aion S Plus front quarter
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  Aion S Plus rear quarter

The Aion S Max variant was launched in 2023, and is powered by a 180kW electric motor with a top speed of 163km/h.[11]

The Leahead iA5 is an Aion S with different front and rear ends and a slightly changed interior and will be sold exclusively at Toyota Leahead dealerships.[12][13] It is the third model in the Leahead lineup after the i1 Toyota Vitz-based subcompact hatchback and the iX4 Trumpchi GS4-based compact SUV.

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  Leahead iA5 (front)
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  Leahead iA5 (rear)

The GAC-Honda EA6 is rebadged variant of the Aion S. The EA6 produces the same 135 kW (184 HP, 300 N • m), and is equipped with the same battery of 58.8 kWh, capable of a range of 460 km (286 mi) (NEDC). The EA6 is 32 mm (1.3 in) longer than the Aion S.[14]

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

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