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{{distinguish|Aion V}}
{{Short description|Battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by GAC Group}}
{{Use British English|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox electric vehicle
| name = Aion Y
| image = 2021 GAC Aion Y (front).jpg
| caption = Aion Y
| manufacturer = [[GAC Aion]]
| aka = [[Hycan]] Z03<br />[[Elaris]] Leo / Lenn (Germany)
| assembly = {{ubl
| China: [[Guangzhou]]
| Thailand: [[Rayong]]
}}
| production = 2021–present
| predecessor = [[Trumpchi GE3]]
| successor =
| class = [[Compact crossover SUV]] ([[C-segment|C]])
| designer = Mehtap Topçu
| body_style = 5-door [[crossover SUV]]
| layout = [[Front-motor, front-wheel-drive]]
| platform = Architecture Electric Platform 3.0
| engine =
| motor = {{convert|100|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} / {{convert|135|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} Permanent-magnet synchronous motor<br/>{{convert|150|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} Permanent-magnet synchronous motor (Y Plus)
| transmission =
| drivetrain =
| battery = {{ubl
| [[Lithium iron phosphate battery|LFP]] Magazine Battery
| 51.9 – 68.2 kWh
| '''[[Lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxides|NMC]]'''
| 69.98 kWh
}}
| electric_range = {{cvt|460|,|500|,|503|and|600|km|mi}}<br/>{{cvt|410|,|490|,|550|and|610|km|mi}} (Y Plus)
| wheelbase = {{convert|2750|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4410|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1870|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1645|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight =
| related =
}}
The '''Aion Y''' is a [[Battery electric vehicle|battery electric]] [[compact crossover]] produced by [[GAC Aion]] since 2021. It was revealed as a concept at [[Auto Guangzhou]] in November 2020.
==Overview==
[[File:2021 GAC Aion Y (rear).jpg|thumb|left|Aion Y rear]]
The Aion Y was revealed at [[Auto Guangzhou]] in November 2020 as a concept previewing the fourth model under the Aion brand.<ref>{{cite web | date = 20 November 2020 | url = https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202011/1074334.html | title = 2020广州车展探馆：广汽埃安Y实车曝光 | work = AutoHome.com | accessdate = 20 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | date = 20 November 2020 | url = https://www.evlook.com/news-35243.html | title = 2020广州车展：广汽埃安Y全球首发 打破各种固有定律 | work = EVLook.com | accessdate = 20 November 2020}}</ref> It was revealed along two other GAC vehicles; the [[Trumpchi Empow]] [[performance car|performance]] [[sedan (automobile)|sedan]], and a [[concept vehicle]] called the '''GAC Moca'''.<ref>{{Cite news | date = 20 November 2020 | title = GAC Group Shows Aggressive Sedan And Promising Projects – DRIVE | work = Tekdeeps.com }}</ref>
The Aion Y was launched in the second half of 2021.<ref>{{cite web | url-access=limited  |archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/104291006270270/3940376332661699 |archive-date = 2022-04-27| url = https://www.facebook.com/carnewschina/posts/3940376332661699?__tn__=-R |title = CarNewsChina.com on Facebook  |website=[[Facebook]]}}{{cbignore}}{{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref> A ride-hailing-intended version called Aion Y Pio with different side-fenders and front bumper will also be produced.<ref>{{cite web | url-access=limited  |archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/104291006270270/4033619073337424 |archive-date = 2022-04-27| url = https://www.facebook.com/carnewschina/posts/4033619073337424?__tn__=-R |title = CarNewsChina.com on Facebook  |website=[[Facebook]]}}{{cbignore}}{{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref>
On March 29, 2021, Aion started taking pre-sale orders for the Aion Y as the brand's fourth EV. The Aion Y is offered in five grade levels. The Aion Y is equipped with the ''ADiGO 3.0'' [[Advanced driver-assistance system|automatic driving assistance system]], one-button remote parking and 5G in-vehicle entertainment as well as interior features including a LCD instrument panel and large central control screen. The Aion Y is available in four cruising range versions of {{convert|460|,|500|,|503|and|600|km|mi}}.<ref name="preorders start">{{cite web | date = March 29, 2021 | url = https://www.chinapev.com/gac-motor/gac-aion-y-goes-for-pre-sale-in-the-chinese-market-with-price-range-of-105900-to-149900-yuan/ | title = GAC AION Y Goes for Pre-sale in the Chinese Market with Price Range of 105,900 to 149,900 Yuan | work = chinapev.com | accessdate = 3 April 2021}}</ref>
The Aion Y features the ''ADiGO'' 3.0 [[Self-driving car|autonomous driving]] system and [[automatic parking]]. The Y is based on the new GAC GEP 2.0 platform.<ref>{{cite web | date = 20 November 2020 | url = http://www.rediantuijian.com/science/20201120798505.html | title = 【原创】广汽埃安Y首发亮相 定位紧凑型SUV | work = rediantujian.com | accessdate = 20 November 2020}}</ref>
==Battery and powertrain==
The Aion Y offers an option of three different battery packs which are all Magazine Batteries developed by GAC inhouse. The Magazine Battery features a special layout that provides better performance of high temperature resistance and explosion resistance and can be built as a ternary lithium battery or a lithium iron phosphate battery. The energy density of the battery system on the AION Y is 184Wh/kg, and the power consumption per 100 kilometres under working conditions is {{cvt|13.8|kWh}}.<ref name="preorders start" />
The smallest battery has a capacity of {{cvt|60|kWh}}, good for a NEDC range of {{convert|460|km|mi}}. Sitting above that is a {{cvt|70|kWh|adj=on}} battery that is good for a NEDC range of {{convert|500|km|mi}} in the Aion Y. The top version has an {{cvt|80|kWh|adj=on}} battery that is able to achieve a NEDC range of {{convert|600|km|mi}}. The Aion Y with a {{cvt|60|kWh|adj=on}} battery has a {{convert|136|hp|kW PS|0|adj=on}} electric motor. The {{cvt|70|and|80|kWh}} battery models have an electric motor that could produce a maximum of {{convert|184|hp|kW PS|0}} and {{convert|225|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="techzle">{{cite web | date = 2 April 2021 | url = http://techzle.com/aion-y-is-new-hip-electric-suv | title = Aion Y is new hip electric SUV| work = techzle.com | accessdate = 3 April 2021}}</ref>
The Aion Y is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor on the front axle, with a maximum power of {{cvt|135|kW|hp PS|0}} and a peak torque of {{convert|350|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}. Four driving modes are available, with three steering modes and additional braking energy recovery modes.<ref name="preorders start" />
==Interior==
[[File:Aion Y 006.jpg|thumb|left|Aion Y interior]]
The Aion Y features a minimalist interior with a large multimedia screen and digital instruments. The central screen has a diameter of 14.5 inches and is oriented horizontally. The Aion Y has 5G connectivity, can operate semi-autonomously, and is able to scan the face of its occupants and then adjust certain settings accordingly according to GAC.<ref name="techzle" />
The intelligent equipment of Aion Y, ''ADiGO 2.0'' driver assistance system integrates 5 safe driving assistance functions, including [[Collision avoidance system|front collision warning (FCW), active brake assist system (AEB)]], [[Lane departure warning system|lane departure warning (LDW)]], [[Lane centering|lane keeping assist (LKA)]], driver status monitoring (DMS) and 7 automatic driving assistance functions, including [[Adaptive cruise control|adaptive cruise (ACC)]], intelligent high beam (IHBC), intelligent speed limit adaptive cruise (iACC), traffic sign recognition (TSR), Traffic jam assist (TJA), remote parking and integrated cruise (ICA).<ref name="preorders start" />
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==Aion Y Plus==
Unveiled in October 2022, the Aion Y Plus is an updated variant of the all-electric Aion Y which is slightly longer, features a different styling (taking design cues from the smaller Aion V Plus). Compared with the Aion Y, the length of the Aion Y Plus is lengthened to 4535mm. The front overhang is increased by 23mm, while the rear overhang is increased by 102mm, and the total length of the car is increased by 125mm. The wheelbase remains to be the same as the Aion Y.
The Aion Y Plus is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motors with 150&nbsp;kW and 225 Nm. Two trim levels are available with the Y Plus 70 Executive Edition powered by a 63.98 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack developed by GAC in-house which supports a pure electric cruising range of 510&nbsp;km. The Y Plus 80 Executive Edition is equipped with a 76.8 kWh ternary lithium battery pack supporting a pure electric cruising range of 610&nbsp;km.<ref name="Y Plus">{{cite web | date = 20 October 2022 | url = https://carnewschina.com/2022/10/20/gac-aion-y-plus-launched-in-chinese-market-price-starts-at-24800-usd/ | title = GAC Aion Y Plus Launched In Chinese Market, Price Starts At 24,800 USD| work = carnewschina.com | accessdate = 1 January 2023}}</ref><gallery widths="200" heights="150">
File:2022 GAC Aion Y Plus.jpg|Aion Y Plus
File:2024 GAC Aion Y Plus Premium in TSM Bandung 02.jpg|Rear view
File:2024 GAC Aion Y Plus Premium in TSM Bandung 04.jpg|Interior
</gallery>
=== Markets ===
==== Indonesia ====
The Y Plus was first introduced to the media in Indonesia on 11 June 2024, marking GAC's entry to the Indonesian market and the first model from the Aion sub-brand to be sold in Indonesia.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sudjatmiko |first=Suryo |date=2024-06-11 |title=GAC Aion Y Plus Resmi Diperkenalkan Di Indonesia. Ini 5 Fakta Menariknya |url=http://otodriver.com/berita/2024/gac-aion-y-plus-resmi-diperkenalkan-di-indonesia-ini-5-fakta-menariknya-gacdegccnya |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=Oto Driver |language=id}}</ref> It was launched to the public on 19 June 2024 as GAC's first overall model in the country.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nurhuda |first=Septian Farhan |date=2024-06-19 |title=Mobil Listrik GAC Aion Y Plus Meluncur di Indonesia, Harganya Rp 400 Jutaan |url=https://oto.detik.com/mobil-listrik/d-7398575/mobil-listrik-gac-aion-y-plus-meluncur-di-indonesia-harganya-rp-400-jutaan |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=detikOto |language=id}}</ref> Initially imported from China, there are two variant levels available for the Y Plus; Exclusive with the 50.6 kWh battery pack and NEDC range of {{Convert|410|km|mi}}, and Premium with the 63.2 kWh battery pack and NEDC range of {{Convert|490|km|mi}}.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shafly |first=Naufal |date=2024-06-19 |title=Mobil Listrik GAC Aion Y Plus Resmi Mengaspal di Indonesia, Harga Rp 415 Juta |url=https://www.gridoto.com/read/224107785/mobil-listrik-gac-aion-y-plus-resmi-mengaspal-di-indonesia-harga-rp-415-juta |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=GridOto |language=id}}</ref>
==== Malaysia ====
The Y Plus was first introduced in Malaysia in January 2024 during GAC Motor Malaysia's media preview event in [[Petaling Jaya]] alongside the [[Trumpchi GS3|GS3 Emzoom]] and [[Trumpchi Emkoo|Emkoo]], marking the introduction of GAC's Aion sub-brand to the Malaysian market.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tan |first=Danny |date=2024-01-31 |title=GAC Aion Y Plus EV previewed in Malaysia - roomy SUV with 63.2 kWh batt, 430 km range; 1H 2024 launch |url=https://paultan.org/2024/01/31/gac-aion-y-plus-ev-previewed-in-malaysia-roomy-suv-with-63-2-kwh-batt-430-km-range-1h-2024-launch/ |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News}}</ref> It was launched on 21 May 2024 at the 2024 Malaysia Autoshow, imported from China.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Jonathan |date=2024-05-21 |title=GAC Aion Y Plus launched in Malaysia: 5-seat EV MPV, 204 PS/225 Nm, 430 km range, RM120k to RM136k |url=https://paultan.org/2024/05/21/gac-aion-y-plus-launched-in-malaysia-5-seat-ev-mpv-204-ps-225-nm-430-km-range-rm120k-to-rm136k/ |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News}}</ref> The Y Plus is available in two variant levels: Elite and Premium. Both variants were Standard Range models with the 63.2 kWh battery pack, which supports up to a NEDC range of {{Convert|490|km|mi}}.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Samuel |date=2024-05-21 |title=2024 GAC Aion Y Plus EV SUV launched in Malaysia, from RM120k - 490km range, 2 variants |url=https://autobuzz.my/2024/05/21/2024-gac-aion-y-plus-ev-suv-launched-in-malaysia-from-rm120k-up-to-490km-range-2-variants/ |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=AutoBuzz.my}}</ref>
==== Singapore ====
The Y Plus was launched in Singapore on 5 April 2024 at VINCAR EV's new AION showroom, marking the first model from the Aion sub-brand to be sold in Singapore. It is available in a sole variant with a 63.2 kWh battery pack.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-06 |title=VINCAR EV launches all-electric Aion Y Plus in Singapore - Sgcarmart |url=https://www.sgcarmart.com/articles/news/vincar-ev-launches-all-electric-aion-y-plus-in-singapore-34887 |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=Sgcarmart.com |language=en-us}}</ref>
==== Thailand ====
The Y Plus was launched in Thailand on 9 September 2023, coinciding with the introduction of the GAC brand and its Aion sub-brand to the Thai market, becoming GAC's first overall model to be marketed in Thailand. Initially at launch, two variant levels were available; 490 Elite (Standard Range model) with the 63.2 kWh battery pack and NEDC range of {{Convert|490|km|mi}}, and 550 Ultra (Long Range model) with the 68.3 kWh battery pack and NEDC range of {{Convert|550|km|mi}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-09 |title=ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ AION Y Plus : 1,069,900 - 1,299,900 บาท {{!}} วิ่งไกลสุด 480 - 550 km. (NEDC) |url=https://www.headlightmag.com/2023-09-09-official-price-gac-aion-y-plus-standard-range/ |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=HeadLight Magazine |language=th}}</ref> The 550 Ultra variant was replaced by the 490 Premium (Standard Range model) variant in November 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-29 |title=ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ AION Y Plus 490 Elite / Premium : 969,900 – 1,099,900 บาท {{!}} เพิ่มรุ่นย่อยใหม่ |url=https://www.headlightmag.com/2023-11-29-official-price-aion-y-plus-490-premium/ |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=HeadLight Magazine |language=th}}</ref>
==== Vietnam ====
The Y Plus was launched in Vietnam on 16 October 2024, marking GAC's entry to the Vietnamese market alongside the [[Aion S#Aion S Plus|Aion ES]]. It is available in a sole variant with a 63.2 kWh battery pack.<ref>{{Cite web |last=VCCorp.vn |date=2024-10-16 |title=AION ra mắt Việt Nam, tung 2 xe mới: ES giá 788 triệu đồng, Y Plus giá 888 triệu đồng |url=https://autopro.com.vn/aion-ra-mat-viet-nam-tung-2-xe-moi-es-gia-788-trieu-dong-y-plus-gia-888-trieu-dong-177241016081542311.chn |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=autopro.com.vn |language=vi}}</ref>{{clear}}
==Hycan Z03==
In October 2021, electric vehicle brand [[Hycan]], the GAC and [[Nio Inc.|Nio]] formed [[joint venture]] launched the brand's second product, the Z03.<ref>{{cite web | date = 9 October 2021 | url = https://auto.sina.com.cn/zz/xc/2021-10-09/detail-iktzqtyu0448633.shtml | title = 预售13万起/续航600km 合创Z03将10月18日上市 | work = auto.sina.com.cn | accessdate = 18 October 2021}}</ref>
The Hycan Z03 is an Aion Y with redesigned front/rear ends, interior, and wheels, with dimensions of {{cvt|4,602|mm|in|1}} in length, {{cvt|1,900|mm|in|1}} in width, and {{cvt|1,645|mm|in|1}} in height, and a wheelbase of {{cvt|2,750|mm|in|1}}. Three trim levels are offered ay launch. The electrical motor used within the Chaowan and the Chaozhi trims of the Hycan Z03 can develop as much as {{cvt|135|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} and {{convert|225|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque, while the Z Chao trim carries an electric motor producing {{convert|160|kW|hp PS|0}} and {{convert|225|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque. The Z03 is cable of NEDC-rated ranges of {{convert|500|and|600|km|mi}} based on two different battery capacities of {{cvt|64.6|and|76.8|kWh}}.<ref>{{cite web | date = 10 October 2021 | url = https://www.onlineev.com/second-model-of-gac-nio-backed-hycan-to-go-on-sale-in-mid-october/| title = Second model of GAC, NIO-backed HYCAN to go on sale in mid-October | work = onlineev.com | accessdate = 18 October 2021}}</ref>
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File:2022 Hycan Z03 (front).jpg| Hycan Z03 (front)
File:2022 Hycan Z03 (rear).jpg| Hycan Z03 (rear)
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==References==
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