AION & GAC Reviews

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AION & GAC
Car Reviews

AION is GAC's electric vehicle sub-brand, built around the "World's Safest Battery" positioning of its in-house Magazine Battery 2.0 LFP technology. In Singapore the lineup spans everything from the Cat A-friendly UT hatchback to the range-topping Hyptec HT with its gullwing doors — with GAC's own core brand adding the E9, a plug-in hybrid luxury MPV with over 1,000km of combined range.

At Cars&TechSG we've tested five models across the AION and GAC line-up — from everyday Cat A commuters to premium SUVs and executive MPVs. Every review is driven on local roads and written without the usual press-kit spin.

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Models We've Tested

Cat A hatchbacks through to a Cat B premium SUV and a plug-in hybrid luxury MPV.

Cat A

⚡ Electric Hatchback · Latest

AION UT

100kW · 410km WLTP · 10.0s

Cat A

⚡ Electric Crossover

Y Plus Premium

134bhp · 430km · 405L boot

Cat A

⚡ Electric SUV

AION V

134bhp · 485km · 16min DC

Cat B

⚡ Electric SUV · Gullwing

Hyptec HT

335bhp · 520km · 5.8s

PHEV

⛽ Luxury MPV · 7-Seat

GAC E9

367bhp combined · 1,032km

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from buyers researching AION and GAC — answered from real driving experience.

Which AION or GAC model should I buy here?

It depends on your budget and COE category. The AION UT, Y Plus and V all sit under Cat A (100kW), making them the most accessible entry points. The Hyptec HT steps up into Cat B with 250kW and a 5.8-second century sprint. The GAC E9 is a different proposition entirely — a plug-in hybrid luxury MPV with over 1,000km of combined range for buyers who need a 7-seater. Browse the individual reviews above to compare real-world differences.

Is the AION UT Cat A or Cat B?

The Singapore-spec AION UT Premium is Cat A, with its motor capped at 100kW and a 0-100km/h time of 10.0 seconds. This keeps road tax and COE costs down compared to the Cat B Hyptec HT. We've driven and reviewed the UT in full — the real-world consumption and everyday usability are covered in the individual review.

What is Magazine Battery 2.0?

Magazine Battery 2.0 is GAC AION's in-house LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery technology, marketed as the "World's Safest Battery." It's used across the AION UT, V, Y Plus, and even powers the GAC E9's hybrid battery pack, positioned around thermal stability and long-term durability rather than outright energy density.

Is the GAC E9 fully electric?

No. The GAC E9 is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), pairing a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor. It offers around 100km of EV-only range for daily commuting, and a combined range of up to 1,032km when the petrol engine kicks in — useful for longer trips like Singapore to Penang. We flagged this clearly in our review since it's easy to assume otherwise from the AION-adjacent branding.

Which AION model has the longest range?

Among the pure EVs, the Hyptec HT leads with up to 520km WLTP from its 83kWh battery. The AION V follows at 485km, with the Y Plus at 430km and the UT at 410km. The GAC E9 PHEV outranges all of them on paper with a combined 1,032km, though only around 100km of that is electric-only — worth factoring in if range anxiety is your main concern.