Nowadays, the competition in the new energy vehicle market is fierce, and consumers' recognition of new energy models is gradually increasing. However, some people are still not entirely at ease with the range of pure electric vehicles, especially in the northern winter, where the battery drains quickly and gives people headaches. Today, I want to recommend a car to everyone: the AION RT. After actual testing, its range achievement rate can exceed 98%, which is a pretty impressive performance.
Since its launch on November 6, 2024, the AION RT has successfully attracted the attention of many consumers with its trendy and fashionable exterior design, comprehensive intelligent configuration, and excellent range capability. In its first month on the market, it achieved a strong sales result of 11,811 units, becoming the first pure electric model to surpass the 10,000-unit sales mark in its launch month. By the second month, its sales reached a new high of more than 16,000 units. Consumers proved with practical action the excellent quality of the AION RT and its strength beyond its class.
Next, let's talk about the AION RT's range performance, which everyone is relatively concerned about. Early actual tests by many media outlets showed that the AION RT's range achievement rate was as high as over 98%, and one media outlet even achieved RT range data of more than 100% in an actual test. The AION RT offers two range options, 520 km and 650 km, which can meet the needs of different users. Solid range performance not only solves users' range anxiety, but also makes urban commuting more convenient. At the same time, the AION RT is also equipped with 400V silicon carbide 3C fast charging technology, enabling the battery to charge from 30% to 80% in only 18 minutes, greatly shortening charging time, improving usage efficiency, and eliminating range anxiety even on long trips. In addition, the AION RT is equipped with a silicon carbide chip, achieving a maximum electronic control efficiency of 99.85%. Its comprehensive power consumption is only 11.7 kWh/100 km, with low energy consumption and good economy.
In terms of power, the AION RT is equipped with an advanced motor system and offers two different power versions. The 520 km range version has a maximum power of 150 kW (204 hp) and a total motor torque of 240 N·m; the 650 km range version is equipped with a silicon carbide motor, further improving performance, with a maximum power of 165 kW (224 hp), while torque remains unchanged. This power configuration enables the AION RT to perform well during acceleration. The official 0-100 km/h acceleration time is only 7.5-7.7 seconds. Power output is smooth and strong, and acceleration response is quick. Whether climbing hills or overtaking, it can handle both with ease.
The AION RT not only performs well in range and power, but its appearance is also recognized by many consumers, and quite a few consumers call it the "big-eyed little Panamera." The front face of the AION RT adopts a spirit-eye headlight design, with a shape resembling the "phoenix eyes" in Eastern aesthetics, three-dimensional and rounded, giving a nimble feeling. The "eyelash" lines above and below the headlights and the daytime running lights that resemble "lying silkworms" complement each other, making the front face of the whole vehicle more vivid and expressive.
From a 45° viewing angle, the AION RT resembles the Porsche Panamera, full of luxury and a sense of technology. The side of the body is built with a progressive golden ratio, such as a tire-to-body ratio of 0.618 and a body-to-tail ratio of 1.618. It also adopts the idea of "gentle first, then steep," making the overall shape of the vehicle quite beautiful. The Y0 line has no inflection point from beginning to end and is 3.48 meters long, further enhancing the visual effect.
The rear adopts a narrow, flat split-type taillight design that echoes the front headlights. The design inside the light cavity resembles feathers, giving the rear a delicate visual effect. At the same time, the English logo "AION" is set in the center of the taillights, and the right taillight also bears the "RT" mark below, improving recognizability. The slightly upturned spoiler at the rear hides high-performance sporting genes and adds a playful sporty atmosphere to the whole vehicle.
The AION RT's spatial performance is also one of its major highlights. The car is 4865 mm long, 1875 mm wide, and 1520 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2775 mm. Such dimensions give it a strong advantage among A+ class pure electric sedans. Entering the car, the front seats support a one-touch flat-folding function, and the front passenger seat can become a chaise lounge, making it convenient for passengers to rest in the car. After fully folding the front seats, they can form a spacious flat surface with the rear seats, like a "big bed room." Moreover, the seats use a 30 mm composite low-density soft cotton layer, combining excellent support and wrapping feel, so you won't get tired after sitting for a long time.
The AION RT's rear legroom reaches 940 mm, with a seat height of 320 mm and a hip angle close to 95°. Even for a passenger 175 cm tall sitting in the rear, headroom is about one fist, and legroom exceeds two fists. The spatial performance is enough to rival many B-class cars, and you won't feel cramped on long journeys.
In addition to spacious passenger space, the AION RT's storage space is also very ample. The trunk volume is as high as 540 L, easily accommodating multiple suitcases or large items to meet the needs of family travel. The rear row is also equipped with a wide armrest comparable to that of a C-class luxury car, and adopts pop-up cup holders, providing convenience for rear passengers.
Nowadays, cars are also transitioning toward intelligence, but many models equipped with advanced intelligent driving usually cost around the 200,000 level. The appearance of the AION RT completely breaks the shackles of "advanced intelligent driving = high-end price." In the 150,000-level market, the AION RT meets consumers' demand for intelligent driving. It is equipped with a 126-line lidar and NVIDIA Orin-X high-computing-power platform, with computing power reaching 254 TOPS, supporting highway + urban NDA, and capable of handling various complex road conditions. In actual driving, it can achieve straight-line U-turns, quickly identify white obstacles and safely navigate around them, and so on, providing drivers with smarter decision-making control and improving driving convenience and safety.
It is worth mentioning that the AION RT also launched generous preferential policies. From January 1, 2025 to February 28, 2025, purchasing the AION RT can receive a 3,000 yuan insurance subsidy; in addition, for customers who choose to trade in an AION brand vehicle within January 2025, if the place where the purchase invoice is issued has not introduced a local trade-in subsidy policy before April 30, 2025 (inclusive), GAC AION will provide corresponding cash subsidies according to the 2024 government trade-in subsidy standard of the place where the purchase invoice is issued (for specific preferential activities, consult your local dealer), etc. The support of these preferential activities further enhances the cost-effectiveness of the AION RT.
Overall, the AION RT's product strength is quite solid, and its range achievement rate of over 98% already surpasses many models of the same class. Moreover, at a price in the 150,000 level, you can own a high-level intelligent driving model equipped with lidar, which is very competitive. In addition, the AION RT performs well in many aspects such as exterior design and space. If you have recently been thinking about buying a car, you can give priority to the AION RT.
