GAC Aion UT vs Toyota bZ4X
Two electric cars go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Toyota bZ4X scores higher, 80 vs 77
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 20 Sep 2026, price 14 Nov 2026
GAC Aion UT
17 of 27 standard · no option data · 10 no dataFrom
$31,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Hatchback
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 150kW
- Energy use
- 16.4 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2026
- Boot (seats up)
- 321L
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Reference image · overseas modelToyota bZ4X
21 of 27 standard · no option data · 6 no dataFrom
$55,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 167kW
- Energy use
- 13.8 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 452L
Top CarSorted Score, 80 vs 77, but the GAC Aion UT is $24,000 cheaper
Toyota Australia offer: Finance offer. Terms
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Manufacturer offer
No end date printed
$5,000 Plate Clearance Bonus on bZ4X
Offer from Toyota Australia, checked 12 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the manufacturer prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
$31,990RRP
- no option data for this car
$55,990RRP
- with the GAC Aion UT's standard kit: $55,990 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
GAC Aion UT Premium
$31,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 5 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
Toyota bZ4X FWD
$55,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 14 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
No lowest cost is named: these totals leave out different parts (2026 GAC Aion UT Premium excludes servicing and insurance; 2026 Toyota bZ4X FWD excludes insurance).
Every column on the same basis: 15,000 km a year (fixed for every comparison) in VIC, repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Each car's fuel or charging price is in its own breakdown. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
No lowest cost is named: these totals leave out different parts (2026 GAC Aion UT Premium excludes servicing and insurance; 2026 Toyota bZ4X FWD excludes insurance).
Cash outlay over 5 years: the deposit, the repayments and the running costs. Excludes resale value. Every column on the same basis: 15,000 km a year in VIC, repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
On the rated figures, the GAC Aion UT leads on standard features per $10,000: 5.3 per $10,000 on RRP (17 of 17 standard) for the GAC Aion UT; 3.0 per $10,000 on RRP (17 of 17 standard) for the Toyota bZ4X. On the rated figures, the GAC Aion UT leads on price per km of range: $74 per km of range on RRP for the GAC Aion UT; $95 per km of range on RRP for the Toyota bZ4X. On the rated figures, the GAC Aion UT leads on price per kw: $213 per kW on RRP for the GAC Aion UT; $335 per kW on RRP for the Toyota bZ4X. On the rated figures, the GAC Aion UT leads on price per litre of boot: $100 per litre of boot on RRP for the GAC Aion UT; $124 per litre of boot on RRP for the Toyota bZ4X. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.
The GAC Aion UT starts $24,000 lower on RRP.
Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), which applies to salary-sacrificed novated leases.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$125/wk(≈$541/mo)
Estimate on the GAC Aion UT at $31,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the GAC Aion UTDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the GAC Aion UT at 5 stars (2026) and the Toyota bZ4X at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2026 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the GAC Aion UT, against 6 on the Toyota bZ4X.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the GAC Aion UT and 8 in the Toyota bZ4X.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 9 of 10 key systems on the GAC Aion UT and 6 on the Toyota bZ4X.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
GAC Aion UT
None open on our record
Toyota bZ4X
- REC-006639 · published 26 Jun 2026Due to a software issue with the high-voltage battery Electronic Control Unit, the electric drive system may shut down.Year range on the notice: 2025 - 2026
- REC-006428 · published 10 Sep 2025Due to a software programming issue, the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) electrical compressor may fail.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2025
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging and range
The rated figures side by side: electric range and fuel use with the battery depleted for a plug-in hybrid or range extender, the km each battery-electric car adds overnight on its own onboard charger, and the DC time in the window each document prints.
| 2026 GAC Aion UT Premium | 2026 Toyota bZ4X FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Battery electric | Battery electric |
| Added overnight, 10A power point (2.4 kW) | 146 km in 10 h | 174 km in 10 h |
| Added overnight, 7.4 kW wallbox | 402 km in 10 hCapped: this car accepts 6.6 kW AC | 517 km in 10 hCapped: a full battery |
| Added overnight, 11 kW three-phase | 402 km in 10 hCapped: this car accepts 6.6 kW AC | 517 km in 10 hCapped: a full battery |
| DC fast charge, as printedNo data for the GAC Aion UT. | No data | 30 min, 0-80% |
| Charging connector | Type 2 + CCS2 | CCS2 |
| Portable charger supplied | No data | No data |
| Type 2 cable supplied | No data | No data |
| Front boot | No data | No data |
- Km added in 10 hours: the charger rate, capped by the car's own onboard charger, over its own rated energy use. A car without an onboard charger or energy figure is No data, never an assumed rate.
- DC times are printed only in the window the document gives (0-80% or 10-80%). Different windows are not one measure, so nobody leads across them.
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
60kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 87kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (6.6kW AC, 87kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
71.4kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 150kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 150kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The GAC Aion UT features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.8-inch digital dash, while the Toyota bZ4X gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The GAC Aion UT stands out with Apple CarPlay and V2L: features our data doesn't list for the Toyota bZ4X. The Toyota bZ4X counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion UT gets pvc upholstery while the Toyota bZ4X offers synthetic leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The GAC Aion UT uses a Electric producing 150kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.
The Toyota bZ4X responds with a Electric making 167kW and 269Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.
The Toyota bZ4X has the clear power advantage at 167kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the GAC Aion UT is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 60kWh (GAC Aion UT) vs 74.7kWh (Toyota bZ4X), giving WLTP ranges of 430km and 591km. DC fast charging peaks at 87kW (GAC Aion UT) vs 150kW (Toyota bZ4X).
Space & Comfort
The GAC Aion UT measures 4,270mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 420mm shorter than the Toyota bZ4X at 4,690mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota bZ4X generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 321L in the GAC Aion UT and 452L in the Toyota bZ4X, giving the Toyota bZ4X a 131L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); both turn in a 11.2 m circle, kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Front boot (frunk)
GAC Aion UT
No data
Toyota bZ4X
No data
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GAC Aion UT costs about $738 a year (16.4 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity) and electricity for the Toyota bZ4X about $621 a year (13.8 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity). That is $117 a year less for the Toyota bZ4X.
The weekly and 5-year figures in the price section above add repayments, rego, servicing and tyres to this; use our Fuel Cost Calculator for your own driving.
Warranty: 8 years / unlimited km (GAC Aion UT) and 5 years / unlimited km (Toyota bZ4X).
- The Toyota bZ4X costs $24,000 more on RRP and $107 a year less in energy at 15,000 km a year: the gap closes only beyond 300,000 km.
Energy only. Excludes servicing, rego, insurance, finance interest and resale. Prices are compared only on one basis.
Where each one leads
The GAC Aion UT: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $55,990) and the longer warranty (8 years against 5).
The Toyota bZ4X: more power (167kW against 150kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (452L against 321L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($621 a year against $738).
The Verdict
Toyota bZ4X scores higher, 80 vs 77
The Toyota bZ4X scores 80 to the GAC Aion UT's 77 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 10 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 18 points), value (GAC Aion UT ahead by 11 points), practicality (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 7 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Toyota bZ4X costs about $117 less (13.8 kWh/100km against 16.4 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity). Boot space with the seats up: 321L in the GAC Aion UT, 452L in the Toyota bZ4X. Warranty: 8 years on the GAC Aion UT, 5 on the Toyota bZ4X.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$125/wk(≈$541/mo)
Estimate on the GAC Aion UT at $31,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the GAC Aion UTDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, GAC Aion UT and Toyota bZ4X?
The GAC Aion UT is the cheapest at $31,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Toyota bZ4X by $24,000.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Toyota bZ4X has the most range at 591km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Toyota bZ4X accepts the highest DC charging at up to 150kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
GAC Aion UT holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2026) and Toyota bZ4X holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2026 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Toyota bZ4X has the largest boot at 452L with the seats up.
Which has the best warranty?
The GAC Aion UT has the longest warranty at 8 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Toyota bZ4X makes the most power at 167kW. The GAC Aion UT is quickest to 100km/h in 7.3s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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