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GAC Aion UT Premium 2026 review: snapshot

EXPERT RATING
7.5

Likes

Value
Cabin space
Range

Dislikes

Software should be better
Hardly any physical controls
Annoying safety kit
Tom White

Deputy News Editor

2 min read

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.

Roughly Corolla-sized, it competes with the BYD Dolphin, GWM Ora and MG4 rather than the smaller BYD Atto 1, or small SUVs like the BYD Atto 2 or Jaecoo J5.

2026 GAC Aion UT Premium
2026 GAC Aion UT Premium

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.

2026 GAC Aion UT Premium
2026 GAC Aion UT Premium

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.

2026 GAC Aion UT Premium
2026 GAC Aion UT Premium

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.

Read the full 2026 Gac Aion Ut review

Pricing Guides

$33,939
Price is based on the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the lowest priced Gac Aion Ut 2026 variant.
LOWEST PRICE
$31,990
HIGHEST PRICE
$35,990
Tom White

Deputy News Editor

Tom’s way into motoring journalism was anything but straightforward despite annoying his parents to no end as a child by identifying makes and models with ease, and acquiring a large collection of Matchbox models. Other interests took over in the intervening years, including tinkering with electronics and computers, and an interest in the past, which eventually culminated in a Bachelor of Arts and Science from the University Of Sydney with a major in Ancient History. During this time, Tom was exposed to all sorts of cars by working as a valet and eventually the Bell Captain at The Star casino in Sydney. He then went on another side-quest, studying law at Macquarie University before applying for a job at CarsGuide. After being hired Tom worked his way up the ranks in a variety of roles and refined his craft, now serving as CarsGuide's Deputy News Editor, with special interests in new technologies and electric vehicles, as well as emerging trends from China. Tom has been recognised by his peers as the EV Journalist of the Year at the 2026 Newspress Australia Awards. He’s personally owned a selection of wheels from a 1981 Holden Gemini to a 2009 Ford Falcon, through to his current 2011 Subaru Forester and many others in between. You can find Tom on LinkedIn and Instagram. Education Bachelor of Arts and Sciences | The University of Sydney | 2010 - 2014 Graduate Certificate of Laws | Macquarie University | 2015 - 2016 Awards 2026 Newspress Australia EV Journalist of the Year Featured Publications CarsGuide | 2016 - present
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