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GAC Aion opens pre-sales for first Ray model, targeting younger buyers

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GAC Aion opens pre-sales for first Ray model, targeting younger buyers

GAC Aion, a unit of GAC (HKEX: 2238), opened pre-sales for the Ray 7 on Saturday, with the electric sedan aimed at younger buyers starting at 128,800 yuan ($19,160).

The Ray 7 is available in 5 variants, with pre-sales prices topping out at 158,800 yuan. It is the first model in Aion's new Ray series and the first to feature the brand's redesigned logo.

The pre-sales opening gives Aion a new product to support its push to attract younger customers. The brand announced the Ray series in July and first displayed the Ray 7 in August.

The 5-seat sedan measures 4,960 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width and 1,455 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,920 mm. It features fastback styling and semi-concealed door handles.

The cabin includes a digital instrument cluster, a floating central touchscreen, wireless phone charging and integrated front sport seats, reflecting the model's focus on younger consumers.

The car offers 2 main CLTC range options of 530 kilometers and 702 kilometers. All variants use Huawei's DriveONE integrated electric drive system, with a single rear-mounted motor.

The 530-kilometer version is available in Driving Fun and LiDAR trims, with pre-sales prices of 128,800 yuan and 138,800 yuan, respectively. The 702-kilometer version comes in 3 trims priced from 138,800 yuan to 158,800 yuan.

The 530-kilometer variants use a 45.58-kWh lithium iron phosphate battery with cells supplied by Aion's Yinpai Battery unit.

98-kWh lithium iron phosphate battery with cells from CATL (HKEX: 3750), incorporating Aion's magazine battery safety technology.


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