GAC Aion V vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls 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.

Feature Showdown

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GAC Aion V stands out with Apple CarPlay, panoramic roof and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, BOSE audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion V gets pvc upholstery while the Porsche Cayenne Electric offers leather.

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 Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 4.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 75.3kWh (GAC Aion V) vs 113kWh (Porsche Cayenne Electric), giving WLTP ranges of 510km and 542km. DC fast charging peaks at 180kW (GAC Aion V) vs 390kW (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Space & Comfort

The GAC Aion V measures 4,605mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 380mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 427L in the GAC Aion V and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 354L advantage.

The GAC Aion V turns in a 11.2 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

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 Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $283 a year less for the GAC Aion V.

Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The GAC Aion V: the lower starting price ($42,590 against $167,800), the longer warranty (8 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($816 a year against $1,099).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 150kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 427L).

The Verdict

GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 60

The GAC Aion V scores 75 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 12 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 49 points), value (GAC Aion V ahead by 46 points), energy efficiency (GAC Aion V ahead by 39 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GAC Aion V costs about $283 less (17 kWh/100km against 22.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 427L in the GAC Aion V, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 8 years on the GAC Aion V, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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