GAC Aion UT Premium 2026 review: snapshot

The GAC Aion UT Premium is the entry-grade of the Chinese newcomers hatchback range.

With a launch price of $31,990, before on-road costs, it makes a statement as one of the most affordable new electric cars on sale in Australia.

Setting it apart from price rivals is its motor which is more powerful at 150kW/210Nm, and its 60kWh LFP battery which delivers a useful 430km driving range.

Standard kit is even right on the base car, with highlights including 17-inch wheels, a 14.6-inch multimedia touchscreen and 8.88-inch digital dash, synthetic leather interior trim, power adjust and heating for the front two seats as well as a heated steering wheel.

The multimedia system features online connectivity, built-in navigation and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android auto connectivity.

The full array of active safety equipment is standard, although like many of its contemporaries the systems can be frustrating in operation.

Inside is space efficient, although like many of its rivals it lacks physical buttons for many features.

Rear seat space is ample, but comes at a cost to boot space which measures 321 litres.

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) is standard, allowing the battery to charge external devices, but there's no spare wheel in the Aion UT range.

GAC covers its cars with an eight-year and unlimited kilometre warranty, with the battery covered for the same time but 200,000km distance.