One other Chinese language model one step nearer to Australia with yet one more electrical SUV

The electrical 2026 GAC Aion V seems to be the primary mannequin set to launch in Australia from the Guangzhou Car Group (GAC).

Paperwork seen by CarExpert present the Aion V has been accepted by the Federal Authorities, suggesting the SUV will quickly be out there on the market to the Australian public.

As reported final month, the Chinese language state-owned automaker is aiming to introduce three fashions following the corporate’s official launch in October 2025, with 30 dealerships initially sought throughout the nation.

The federal government filings counsel the primary car might be bought below the Aion badge, as it’s in China, although the Chinese language model has beforehand instructed CarExpert all autos might be bought below the GAC banner.

GAC sells autos in China below three manufacturers: Aion (electrical autos), Hyptec (premium EVs) and GAC Trumpchi (the whole lot else).

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The Aion V is predicted to launch as a single variant, with a 75kWh battery feeding a single 150kW electrical motor on the entrance axle.

Whereas driving vary has but to be confirmed, in abroad markets the Aion V has a claimed vary of as much as 485 kilometres on the extra conservative WLTP customary utilizing the identical battery.

Pricing has additionally not been introduced at this early stage, however GAC may value it towards the likes of the BYD Atto 3, the Chery E5, and the MG S5 EV, all of which begin from between $36,990 and $40,990.

Nonetheless, the Aion V has barely bigger dimensions than these autos, being 4605mm lengthy, 1854mm vast, 1686mm excessive, and with a wheelbase of 2775mm. The electrical SUV suggestions the scales at 1880kg.