GAC Aion V vs Genesis Electrified GV70
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 71
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 16 Aug 2026, price 29 Oct 2026
GAC Aion V
20 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 no dataFrom
$42,590
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 150kW
- Energy use
- 17 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 427L
Top CarSorted Score, 75 vs 71
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Genesis Electrified GV70
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$132,800
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 360kW
- Energy use
- 20 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 503L
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$42,590RRP
- no option data for this car
$132,800RRP
- no option data for this car
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 V Premium
$42,590
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 29 Oct 2026
$46,180 drive-away in VIC, as published by GAC Australia
About $190 a week in repayments ($46,180 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Genesis Electrified GV70 Signature Performance AWD
$132,800
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $591 a week in repayments ($132,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The GAC Aion V starts $90,210 lower on RRP.
The GAC Aion V currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Genesis Electrified GV70 does not: above the $91,661 fuel-efficient lct threshold.
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
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$190/wk(≈$825/mo)
Estimate on the GAC Aion V at $46,180 drive-away; 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 VDriva 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 V at 5 stars (2025) and the Genesis Electrified GV70 at 5 stars (2021). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2021). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the GAC Aion V and 89% for the Genesis Electrified GV70, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 10 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Genesis Electrified GV70, against 9 on the GAC Aion V.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the GAC Aion V and 8 in the Genesis Electrified GV70.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 9 of 10 key systems on the GAC Aion V and 10 on the Genesis Electrified GV70.
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 V
None open on our record
Genesis Electrified GV70
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
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
75.3kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 180kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 180kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
74kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 350kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 350kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The GAC Aion V features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.9-inch digital dash, while the Genesis Electrified GV70 gets a 14.5-inch display and 27-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The GAC Aion V stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Genesis Electrified GV70. The Genesis Electrified GV70 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display and Bang & Olufsen audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion V gets pvc upholstery while the Genesis Electrified GV70 offers nappa leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the GAC Aion V and 3-zone in the Genesis Electrified GV70.
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Drivetrain
The GAC Aion V 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 9 seconds.
The Genesis Electrified GV70 responds with a Electric Motor making 360kW and 700Nm, paired to a single speed reduction gear (front and rear) driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.4 seconds.
The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the clear power advantage at 360kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis Electrified GV70 is 4.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 75.3kWh (GAC Aion V) vs 84kWh (Genesis Electrified GV70), giving WLTP ranges of 510km and 462km. DC fast charging peaks at 180kW (GAC Aion V) vs 350kW (Genesis Electrified GV70).
Space & Comfort
The GAC Aion V measures 4,605mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 110mm shorter than the Genesis Electrified GV70 at 4,715mm (2,875mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis Electrified GV70 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 427L in the GAC Aion V and 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70, giving the Genesis Electrified GV70 a 76L advantage.
0Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the GAC Aion V's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 11.2 m against 11.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GAC Aion V costs about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Genesis Electrified GV70 about $960 a year (20 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $144 a year less for the GAC Aion V.
Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V) and 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis Electrified GV70). Capped-price servicing: no data (GAC Aion V), 5 years (Genesis Electrified GV70).
Where each one leads
The GAC Aion V: the lower starting price ($42,590 against $132,800), the longer warranty (8 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($816 a year against $960).
The Genesis Electrified GV70: more power (360kW against 150kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (503L against 427L).
The Verdict
GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 71
The GAC Aion V scores 75 to the Genesis Electrified GV70's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 11 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 54 points), value (GAC Aion V ahead by 33 points), energy efficiency (GAC Aion V ahead by 20 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GAC Aion V costs about $144 less (17 kWh/100km against 20 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 427L in the GAC Aion V, 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70. Warranty: 8 years on the GAC Aion V, 5 on the Genesis Electrified GV70.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$190/wk(≈$825/mo)
Estimate on the GAC Aion V at $46,180 drive-away; 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 VDriva 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 V and Genesis Electrified GV70?
The GAC Aion V is the cheapest at $42,590 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Genesis Electrified GV70 by $90,210.
Which has the longest driving range?
The GAC Aion V has the most range at 510km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Genesis Electrified GV70 accepts the highest DC charging at up to 350kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
GAC Aion V holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025) and Genesis Electrified GV70 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2021). 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 Genesis Electrified GV70 has the largest boot at 503L with the seats up (1,678L with the seats folded).
Which can tow the most?
The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,800kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The GAC Aion V has the longest warranty at 8 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Genesis Electrified GV70 makes the most power at 360kW. The Genesis Electrified GV70 is quickest to 100km/h in 4.4s.
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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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