GAC AION, in collaboration with CATL and JD.com, is about to officially launch the AION UT super, a battery-swapping model. Positioned as a "people's car," this pure electric small car, with its core highlights such as a 500km range and a 99-second ultra-fast battery swap, is expected to create a new wave in the 100,000-120,000 RMB price range.
The AION UT super continues the overall design language of the 2025 AION UT, adopting a 5-door, 5-seat hatchback body structure. The body dimensions are 4270mm in length, 1850mm in width, and 1575mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2750mm, a standard "short body, long wheelbase" design.
The unique "four wheels at the corners" layout gives this small car a space performance that surpasses its competitors. Rear legroom reaches 905mm, and lateral space is 1385mm, providing a comfortable riding experience even for passengers as tall as 180cm. The compact 4270mm body and 1575mm height create an agile driving posture, ideal for congested city traffic and tight parking spaces.
Battery and Range: The AION UT super is equipped with a 54.036kWh lithium iron phosphate battery supplied by CATL, increasing the range to 500 kilometers, a significant improvement over the 330km and 420km range of the currently sold 2025 AION UT.
Battery Swapping Technology: The biggest highlight of this vehicle is its support for 99-second fast battery swapping. Based on CATL's Chocolate battery swapping technology, users can choose between battery leasing or purchasing, effectively solving concerns about the resale value and battery degradation of pure electric vehicles.
Powertrain: The maximum power of the motor remains at 100kW, consistent with the current model. It supports a maximum charging power of 75kW and a discharging power of 6kW, meeting daily use and outdoor power needs.
The AION UT super is the world's first vehicle to feature the "GAC Huawei Cloud Vehicle System". This innovative design leverages Huawei's cloud computing cluster, achieving TB-level cloud storage and supporting over 20,000 applications.
Core Vehicle Advantages:
Smooth operation of large-scale AAA games and high-definition videos, with unlimited computing power;
Easy to upload mobile apps to the vehicle's infotainment system in just three steps by scanning a QR code;
Completely solves the lag issues caused by aging hardware in traditional in-vehicle infotainment systems, ensuring "constantly up-to-date" performance;
The cabin features an 8.8-inch instrument panel and a 14.6-inch central control screen, supporting practical functions such as panoramic imaging and cruise control.
The AION UT super is equipped with a "reversing sentry" function, rare in its class. When the system detects an obstacle behind the vehicle, it will automatically brake to a stop even if the driver accidentally presses the accelerator. This anti-accidental accelerator system provides extra safety in complex urban parking environments.
Comfort and Practicality: Enjoyment Even in a Small Car
Seat Function: The front seats can be fully reclined to create a comfortable "in-car bed." This design is ideal for lunch breaks, rest stops at service areas during long journeys, or outdoor camping.
Space Layout: The 440L three-layer trunk design provides flexible and diverse storage solutions. Combined with a 2750mm wheelbase, the AION UT super maximizes space utilization within its limited body size.
The AION UT super is planned to be sold exclusively through the JD platform during the JD 11.11 shopping festival. The estimated price range is 100,000-120,000 RMB, directly competing with similar battery-swapping models such as the NIO Firefly.
The AION UT super has built a unique competitive advantage in the 100,000 RMB price range through its "chargeable and swappable" energy solution, the intelligent experience of the Huawei Cloud vehicle system, and superior space performance. Its combination of 500km range and 99-second battery swap precisely addresses the core pain points of current pure electric vehicle users.
With its debut date approaching on November 9th, this "people's car," jointly created by three industry giants, is expected to become a strong competitor in the pure electric small car market in the second half of 2025.
