The Aion UT is a battery electric compact hatchback produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer GAC Aion, a subsidiary of GAC Group. In China, it is marketed as the Aion UT 鹦鹉龙 ( or parrot dragon).
Overview The Aion UT was first revealed through images released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on October 31, 2024 as the AY2. Its official public reveal was at Auto Guangzhou in November 2024, shown alongside the Hyptec HL full-size SUV.
The UT was designed by GAC's design studio in Milan, Italy.
The UT is equipped with an 8.8-inch digital instrument panel and 14.6-inch central infotainment touchscreen which is compatible with Apple Carplay, Huawei HiCar, and ICCOA Carlink, and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155P. It has a rear cargo capacity of .
On 22 August 2026 at the Chengdu Auto Show, Aion released the UT Ningde Edition, named so for its battery pack supplied by Ningde-based CATL. It has a 56.7kWh battery which provides of CLTC range.
Powertrain +SpecificationsModelBatteryPowerTorqueRangeCharging0 timeTop speedKerb weightTypeSupplierWeightWLTPCLTC3080% timePeak kW320 Star Edition32.24kWh LFP Farasis26 mins11.9 sec330 Star Edition34.836kWh LFPGAC Inpai, Farasis24 mins34.868kWh LFP42044.089kWh LFPGAC Inpai, Farasis44.133kWh LFP64kWNingde Edition55.684kWh LFPCATLUT Super54.036kWh LFP Choco-swapCATL26 mins75kWExport onlySingapore44.12kWh LFPGAC Inpai, Farasis24 mins70kW12 secIndonesia (NEDC)64kW11.4 secThailand50.27kWh LFP (NEDC)80kW11.9 secEurope60kWh LFP130kW7.3 secSingapore80kW10 secAsia-Pacific (NEDC)87kW7.3 sec
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Markets Australia The Aion UT was launched in Australia on 13 March 2026, with two variants: Premium and Luxury, both variants use the 60 kWh battery pack.
Indonesia The Aion UT was introduced in Indonesia on 27 June 2025 with pre-orders opened, and was launched on 23 July 2025 at the 32nd Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. It is available with two variants: Standard (44.1 kWh) and Premium (60 kWh).
Philippines The Aion UT was launched in the Philippines on 21 May 2026, with a single variant: Elite, using the 44.1 kWh battery pack.
Singapore The Aion UT was launched in Singapore on 8 January 2026, with two variants: Standard (44.12 kWh) and Premium (60 kWh).
Thailand The Aion UT was launched in Thailand on 24 June 2025, with two variants: 420 Standard (50.27 kWh) and 500 Premium (60 kWh).
Sales YearChinaThailand202550,1003,730
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