Jaecoo J7 SHS vs GAC Aion V

The Jaecoo J7 SHS starts from $43,990 before on-road costs, while the GAC Aion V opens at $42,590. That makes the GAC Aion V the more affordable entry point by $1,400.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $48,389 and $46,849 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Jaecoo J7 SHS and GAC Aion V hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 81% for the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 88% for the GAC Aion V.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 9 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 7 in the GAC Aion V.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS features a 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the GAC Aion V gets a 14.6-inch display and 8.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the GAC Aion V. The GAC Aion V counters with Apple CarPlay, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 145kW and 325Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 seconds.

The GAC Aion V responds with a Electric making 150kW and 210Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The GAC Aion V has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 145kW. In the real-world sprint, the GAC Aion V is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 18.3kWh (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs 75.3kWh (GAC Aion V).

The Jaecoo J7 SHS measures 4,500mm long on a 2,672mm wheelbase, 105mm shorter than the GAC Aion V at 4,605mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 431L in the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 427L in the GAC Aion V, giving the Jaecoo J7 SHS a 4L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs 8 years / 150,000km (GAC Aion V). Both match on warranty length.