Another Chinese brand one step closer to Australia with yet another electric SUV

The electric 2026 GAC Aion V appears to be the first model set to launch in Australia from the Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC).

Documents seen by CarExpert show the Aion V has been approved by the Federal Government, suggesting the SUV will soon be available for sale to the Australian public.

As reported last month, the Chinese state-owned automaker is aiming to introduce three models following the company’s official launch in October 2025, with 30 dealerships initially sought across the country.

The government filings suggest the first vehicle will be sold under the Aion badge, as it is in China, though the Chinese brand has previously told CarExpert all vehicles will be sold under the GAC banner.

GAC sells vehicles in China under three brands: Aion (electric vehicles), Hyptec (premium EVs) and GAC Trumpchi (everything else).

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The Aion V is expected to launch as a single variant, with a 75kWh battery feeding a single 150kW electric motor on the front axle.

While driving range has yet to be confirmed, in overseas markets the Aion V has a claimed range of up to 485 kilometres on the more conservative WLTP standard using the same battery.

Pricing has also not been announced at this early stage, but GAC could price it against the likes of the BYD Atto 3, the Chery E5, and the MG S5 EV, all of which start from between $36,990 and $40,990.

However, the Aion V has slightly larger dimensions than those vehicles, being 4605mm long, 1854mm wide, 1686mm high, and with a wheelbase of 2775mm. The electric SUV tips the scales at 1880kg.

Those dimensions see it line up more closely with the Geely EX5, which is priced from $40,990 before on-road costs.

A full list of features for the Australian market will be announced at its unveiling – likely later this year – though 19-inch alloy wheels have been confirmed, while the Aion will also offer semi-autonomous driving technology as part of its safety suite.

Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more details on GAC’s 2026 Aion V, and let us know what you think of the latest Chinese SUV to land in Australia in the comments section below.

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