Aion UT
{{short description|Battery electric compact hatchback}}
{{Infobox electric vehicle
| name = Aion UT
| image = Aion UT 01 China 2025-03-26.jpg
| caption =
| manufacturer = GAC Aion
| model_code = AY2
| aka =
| production = February 2025 – present{{Cite web |title=【图】预售价8.98万元起 埃安AION UT正式下线 将于2月28日上市_汽车之家 |url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202502/1304229.html#pvareaid=102624 |access-date=2025-02-21 |website=www.autohome.com.cn}}
| assembly = {{ubl
| China: Guangzhou
}}
| designer =
| class = Compact car (C)
| body_style = 5-door hatchback
| layout = Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
| platform = AEP 3.0
| related = {{ubl
| Aion RT
}}
| motor = {{ubl
| {{cvt|100|kW|PS hp|0}}
| {{cvt|150|kW|PS hp|0}} (Thailand)
}}
| drivetrain =
| battery = {{ubl
| 34.8 kWh LFP Magazine
| 44 kWh LFP Magazine
| 50 kWh LFP Magazine (export)
| 60 kWh LFP Magazine (export)
}}
| electric_range = {{convert|330-420|km|mi|abbr=on}} (CLTC)
{{convert|400-500|km|mi|abbr=on}} (NEDC)
| wheelbase = {{convert|2750|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4270|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1850|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1575|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1510-1540|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| predecessor =
| successor =
}}
The Aion UT is an electric compact hatchback produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer GAC Aion, a subsidiary of GAC Group. In China, it is marketed as the Aion UT 鹦鹉龙 ({{lang-zh|c=|p=Yīngwǔ lóng|labels=yes|l=psittacosaurus}} or parrot dragon).
Overview
The Aion UT was first revealed through images released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on October 31, 2024 as the AY2.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/10/31/aion-ev-hatchback-exposed-as-it-prepares-to-take-on-europe/|title=Aion EV hatchback exposed as it prepares to take on Europe|website=CarNewsChina.com|first=Mark|last=Andrews|date=31 October 2024|accessdate=7 November 2024}} Its official public reveal was at Auto Guangzhou in November 2024, shown alongside the Hyptec HL full-size SUV.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/11/07/gacs-aion-brand-will-show-2-new-models-at-the-gaungzhou-auto-show/|title=GAC’s Aion brand will show 2 new models at the Guangzhou Auto Show|website=CarNewsChina.com|first=Mark|last=Andrews|date=7 November 2024|accessdate=7 November 2024}}
The UT was designed by GAC's design studio in Milan, Italy.{{Cite web |title=洗牌10万级市场，埃安UT鹦鹉龙破局而来 - 维科号 |trans-title=Reshuffle of the 100,000-level market, Aion UT Parrot Dragon breaks through - Vico |url=https://mp.ofweek.com/nev/a256714570577 |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=OFweek首页 |language=zh}}{{Cite web |title=GAC Accelerates European Expansion as AION UT and AION V Shine at Milan Design Week |url=https://www.gacgroup.com/en-eu/news/article/9 |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=GAC Group |language=en}}
File:Aion UT 02 China 2025-03-26.jpg|Rear view
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Markets
= Indonesia =
The Aion UT was introduced in Indonesia on 27 June 2025 with pre-orders began, and scheduled to be launched at the 32nd Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show on 24 July 2025.{{Cite web |last=Gemilang |first=Hafizh |date=2025-06-27 |title=Mobil Listrik Termurah AION Segera Meluncur, Sudah Bisa Dipesan Sekarang! |url=https://oto.detik.com/mobil-listrik/d-7984792/mobil-listrik-termurah-aion-segera-meluncur-sudah-bisa-dipesan-sekarang |access-date=2025-06-30 |website=detikoto |language=id-ID}}
= Thailand =
The Aion UT was launched in Thailand on 24 June 2025, with two variants: 420 Standard (50.27 kWh) and 500 Premium (60 kWh).{{Cite web |date=2025-06-24 |title=ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ + เทียบสเป็ค AION UT : 519,900 - 669,900 บาท {{!}} แบต 50 - 60kWh วิ่งไกลสุด 500 km. (NEDC) |trans-title=Official price + AION UT specification comparison: 519,900 – 669,900 baht {{!}} 50 – 60kWh battery, maximum range 500 km. (NEDC) |url=https://www.headlightmag.com/official-price-aion-ut-420-standard-500-premium/ |access-date=2025-06-26 |website=HeadLight Magazine |language=th}}