GAC Aion Y EV electric car has been launched in Nepal via CG Motors at a premium price range. The Chaudhary group’s automobile venture brought the electric four-wheeler to the Nepali market. The car comes with an ADA safety feature, a 100-kW motor, and 225 Nm motor torque with its futuristic look among its USPs.
Talking of the vehicle, it’s a product of GAC’s electric subsidiary Aion. It’s the first time the company has its EV car launched in Nepal. Likewise, CG Motors is strengthening its foothold in this very segment of automobiles with this launch. Let’s find out the GAC Aion Y price in Nepal, its design, battery, etc.
Exterior and interior
GAC Aion Y flaunts a youthful design. The LED Headlamps extending downwards are one of the center attraction pieces. There are some lines on the bonnet and bumper and the profile is smooth giving it a classy look. Likewise, its ground clearance is 180mm so that makes it a pretty good car for Nepali roads as well. The tires are stylish. It comes with alloy wheels. From its rear, the GAC Aion Y maintains its stylish design principle, especially with the lights. On the back, there’s LED lighting that stretches across. There is a spoiler above the glass. From the outside, the vehicle boldly tries to be distinct and succeeds too.
The interior of the Aion Y EV is simplistic. There is good space inside allowing for a wide view with the large front glass. The steering wheel comes with buttons for menu, modes, and other infotainment functions. You also get a digital instrument cluster in the front of the steering wheel. The cluster lets you check the speed, battery percentage, range, etc. The graphics look modern and intuitive.
The GAC Aion Y competes with BYD Atto 3 and Tata Nexon EV Max in Nepal.
Infotainment
The GAC Aion Y EV sports a delightful 14.6-inch infotainment display providing functions for music, driving modes, calls, navigation, safety, etc. It’s got a standard and effective UI. The central control gets a place for two cup holders, a wireless charging pad, and storage space.
The EV has comfortable seating postures front and back. It’s a five-seater car. Both the driver’s and passengers’ seats can be adjusted to 180 degrees. All of them have headrests.
Performance
No doubt, the GAC Aion Y EV is one powerful electric car. It promises 100 kW of power and 225 Nm of torque. This machine can deliver 0 to 100 km/h in just about 8.5 seconds. Talking of the battery pack, it’s got a 61.54 kWh unit. The company claims that it can give 510km of a range on one full charge. The 6.6 kW charger makes it an efficient charger for compatible charging stations.
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Safety
The EV has disc brakes at both front and rear with ABS which acts as a life-saving feature at times. Likewise, the steering system is backed by an electric power steering (EPS) which renders price handling.
Additionally, there are safety features such as airbags for both the driver, passenger and the sides. The seatbelts have pre-tensioners and force limiters. The tires are equipped with a pressure monitoring system. The ADAS safety adds various functionalities such as parking sensors, rearview cameras, adaptive cruise control, etc.
Warranty
The GAC Aion Y EV 2024 comes with either an 8-year or 400,000 km warranty. That means whichever arrives first for you, the applicable warranty coverage will come into play. The 8-year warranty is also available in other cars like BYD Dolphin.
GAC Aion Y EV technical specifications
- Model: GAC Aion Y EV
- Launched: February 13, 2024
- Status: Available in Nepal
- Dimension: 4535 x 1870 x 1650 mm
- Wheelbase: 2750 mm
- Max Power: 134 PS
- Max Torque: 225 Nm
- Motor: 100 kW
- Top Speed: 150 Kmph
- Battery Capacity: 61.5kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate
- Range: 510 km
- Charging Time: Around 10 hours
- Tires: Front 215/55 R17 – Disc, Rear 215/55 R17 – Disc, Tubeless tires
- Brakes: Front: Disc Brakes/ Rear, Disc Brakes
- Safety: Airbags, ABS, EBD, HA
- Suspension Setup: Front: McPherson Independent Suspension
Rear, Torsion-beam Suspension - Seating: 5-Seater
- Ground Clearance: 183 mm
- Kerb Weight: 1735 kg
- Colors: Yellow, Green, White, Black, Dark Silver, Dark Silver, Dark Grey, and Light Grey
- Warranty: 8-year or 400000km Warranty
- GAC Aion Y EV price in Nepal Rs 54,99,000
GAC Aion Y EV price in Nepal
The GAC Aion Y EV comes at a price of Rs 54,99,000. It’s currently available from the showroom in Thapathali, Kathmandu.
See the GAC Aion Y EV price in Nepal:
| GAC Aion Y EV | Price in Nepal |
| GAC Aion Y EV | Rs. 54,99,000 |
While BYD cars in Nepal remain very popular for electric cars, others in the entry-level and mid-range segment are also making their presence. For e.g., MG Comet EV is also gaining momentum.
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