2026 GAC Aion UT: Affordable Electric Hatch Lands From $31,990

GAC is making a serious play for budget EV buyers with the Aion UT, a five-seat electric hatch that starts at $31,990 before on-road costs. With a launch deal pushing the entry Premium grade to $30,990 driveaway for the first 600 orders, it slots in as one of the cheapest electric cars you can buy in Australia. GAC calls it a Milan-inspired fastback, and it is squarely aimed at the BYD Dolphin, MG 4 and GWM Ora.

Pricing

Two grades make up the range, Premium and Luxury, and both share the same battery and motor. Prices below are before on-road costs, with the launch driveaway deal noted.

*Launch pricing applies to the first 600 customer orders. GAC has also been throwing in home charging gear for early buyers, including a portable charger and an AC wall charger.

Battery, Range and Charging

Both grades run a 60kWh battery good for a claimed 430km on the WLTP cycle, with energy use rated at 16.4kWh/100km. A single front motor makes 150kW and 210Nm, which is plenty for a car this size and gives a claimed 0-100km/h of 7.3 seconds. Charging tops out at 11kW on AC and 87kW on DC, with a 10 to 80 per cent fast charge taking around 34 minutes. For more on what those numbers mean day to day, see our EV charging guide.

Space and Practicality

The Aion UT punches above its footprint inside. A long 2,750mm wheelbase frees up genuine rear-seat room, with GAC quoting 905mm of rear legroom, so three adults can sit across the back without rubbing knees. The boot holds 321 litres with the 60:40 rear seats up, growing to 689 litres folded. For a sub-$32,000 city car, that is a lot of usable space.

Equipment

The entry Premium is well kitted out for the money. Standard gear includes 17-inch alloys, LED lighting all round, synthetic leather trim, heated and power-adjustable front seats, a heated steering wheel, an 8.88-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.6-inch touchscreen with built-in navigation and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The Luxury grade adds a wireless phone charger, a ventilated driver's seat, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, auto-folding side mirrors, a powered tailgate and a panoramic sunroof with a shade.

Safety

The Aion UT has not been rated by ANCAP yet, so treat the safety score as rating pending. GAC does fit a full suite of driver-assist tech as standard across both grades.

How It Compares

At $31,990 before on-roads, the Aion UT lands right in the thick of the budget EV fight. The GWM Ora 5, MG 4 and BYD Dolphin are all circling the same money, but the Aion UT's combination of a 60kWh battery, 430km range and that long wheelbase gives it a clear pitch on range and space for the price. The eight-year warranty matches the best in the class too. See how it stacks up in our cheapest EVs guide.

Warranty and Servicing

GAC covers the Aion UT with an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year/200,000km battery warranty, plus five years of roadside assistance when you service through a GAC dealer. That is a strong ownership package for a brand still building its name here.

Our Take

The Aion UT is the kind of car that makes the budget EV class harder to pick. A 430km battery, a roomy cabin, a big touchscreen and an eight-year warranty for around $31,000 to $32,000 is a genuinely tempting package, and the launch driveaway deal sweetens it further. GAC is the wildcard here, since it is a newer name in Australia, so resale and dealer coverage are the unknowns to watch.

If you want a cheap, practical electric car for the daily grind and you are not fussed about chasing a known badge, the Aion UT deserves a spot on the shortlist next to the Dolphin and MG 4.

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