The GAC Aion i60 is a spacious, value-focused compact SUV that gives buyers a rare choice: pure-electric or range-extender. Launched in China in November 2025, it's GAC Aion's first-ever dual-powertrain model — a battery-electric (BEV) version with up to 650 km of range, or a range-extender (EREV) version good for 1,240 km combined. Both are wrapped in a roomy five-seat family body with a big 14.6-inch screen and L2 assisted driving, and prices start from around $14,900. It's aimed squarely at budget-conscious families weighing up an EV, and on space-and-range-for-money it makes a strong case.
Performance & Specs
The pure-electric i60 uses a single front motor in two outputs: 150 kW (201 hp) with 205 Nm on the 530 km version, or 165 kW (221 hp) with 240 Nm on the flagship 650 km car. Both are front-wheel drive with a 160 km/h top speed — tuned for efficient, easy family driving rather than outright speed. The EREV version pairs a larger 180 kW (241 hp) drive motor with a 1.5-litre range-extender engine (74 kW / 99 hp) that only generates electricity, for 210 km of electric range and a combined 1,240 km using about 5.5 L/100 km. Whichever you pick, it drives like an EV; the range-extender simply adds a petrol safety net for long trips. The dual-powertrain approach is clever positioning: buyers who can charge at home take the pure-electric car for the lowest running costs, while those who do longer trips or lack charging can pick the EREV and never worry about finding a plug. It's the kind of flexibility usually reserved for pricier models, and it lets the i60 appeal to two very different sets of buyers with one car.
| BEV | 150 kW (201 hp) / 165 kW (221 hp), FWD |
|---|---|
| EREV | 180 kW (241 hp) + 1.5L generator |
| Battery | 62.3 / 75 kWh LFP (BEV) |
| EV range | 530 / 650 km (CLTC) |
| EREV range | 210 km EV + 1,240 km combined |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
| POWERTRAIN | Front-motor BEV, or EREV (range-extender) |
|---|---|
| BEV MOTOR | 150 kW (201 hp) / 165 kW (221 hp), FWD |
| EREV | 180 kW (241 hp) + 1.5L 74 kW (99 hp) generator |
| BATTERY | 62.3 / 75 kWh LFP (BEV) |
| EV / COMBINED RANGE | up to 650 km BEV / 210 km + 1,240 km (EREV) |
| TOP SPEED | 160 km/h |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 4,685 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm |
| Seating | 5 seats |
| Wheels | 18" / 19" |
At 4,685 mm long on a 2,775 mm wheelbase, the i60 is a properly practical compact SUV, with generous rear legroom and a decent boot for the class. It's based on the second-generation Aion V but stretched into a larger, dual-powertrain model. The cabin is simple and modern, with a floating 14.6-inch touchscreen, an 8.9-inch driver display, two wireless chargers, ambient lighting and a light, airy feel. Materials are basic, as you'd expect at this price, but the layout is sensible and space is the real story — this is a lot of family SUV for well under $20,000. Up front the closed-off nose, slim LED daytime lights and full-width light bar give it a clean, modern face, and the tall glasshouse and upright rear make the most of the footprint for both headroom and boot space. It's an unfussy, practical design that prioritises usable room over drama, which is exactly right for the family buyers it targets.
| LENGTH | 4,685 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,854 mm (1,876 mm EREV) |
| HEIGHT | 1,660 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 2,775 mm |
| SEATING | 5 seats |
| WHEELS | 18-inch / 19-inch |
Charging & Battery
The pure-electric i60 uses LFP batteries: a 62.3 kWh pack for 530 km or a 75 kWh pack for the headline 650 km (CLTC). GAC quotes 3C fast charging — roughly 30–80% in about 15 minutes, or around 200 km of range added in 5 minutes — though some spec sheets list a more conservative ~22 minutes for the larger EV packs. The EREV version carries a smaller 29.2 kWh battery for 210 km of electric range, topped up by its 1.5-litre generator for that 1,240 km combined figure. As LFP, the batteries bring good durability and thermal stability, and for most owners the 650 km EV or the no-anxiety EREV will both comfortably cover daily and long-distance needs. Worth remembering, though, that the 650 km figure is a CLTC rating — China's optimistic test cycle — so real-world range will be somewhat lower, especially at motorway speeds or in cold weather. Even so, a realistic 450–500 km from the top BEV is plenty for the money, and the EREV removes the question entirely with its petrol backup.
| BEV BATTERY | 62.3 / 75 kWh LFP |
|---|---|
| BEV RANGE | 530 / 650 km (CLTC) |
| DC FAST CHARGE | 30–80% in ~15 min (3C) |
| EREV BATTERY | 29.2 kWh (210 km EV) |
Technology & ADAS
The i60 runs GAC's ADiGO SPACE 6.0 cockpit on a 14.6-inch central screen with voice control, HUAWEI HiCar and over-the-air updates. Driver assistance is handled by GAC's GSD system at Level 2, with highway navigation assist (including automatic lane changes and on/off-ramp handling) and memory parking, backed by up to seven cameras and radar. There's no LiDAR — unlike some pricier rivals such as the Leapmotor B10 — but the camera-and-radar suite covers the essentials well for a car at this price, and the highway assist and self-parking features are genuinely useful in daily use.
| ADAS | GAC GSD, Level 2 (no LiDAR) |
|---|---|
| FEATURES | Highway NDA, auto lane change, memory parking |
Available Versions
| VERSION | TYPE | BATTERY | RANGE | PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 (EREV) | Range-extender | 29.2 kWh | 1,240 km combined | ~$14,300 (¥102,800) |
| 530 (BEV) | Electric | 62.3 kWh | 530 km | ~$15,250 (¥109,800) |
| 650 Standard (BEV) | Electric | 75 kWh | 650 km | ~$16,400 (¥117,800) |
| 650 Advanced (BEV) | Electric | 75 kWh | 650 km | ~$18,900 (¥135,800) |
Pricing & Availability
The Aion i60 launched in China in November 2025, with official prices spanning roughly ¥102,800 to ¥135,800 (about $14,300 to $19,000) across its EREV and BEV trims — and later, keenly-priced base editions have dipped even lower. The reviewer's ~$14,900 start sits right in that entry band. It's a China-market model, sold through GAC Aion's network; while grey-market exporters list it, GAC hasn't confirmed an official European or North American launch. For the money, few cars offer this much space, range and powertrain choice.
How It Compares
The i60 lands in a brutally competitive class of ~$15,000 Chinese EV SUVs. The Geely Galaxy E5 is its closest match on size and price, the Leapmotor B10 undercuts it and even offers optional LiDAR, and the BYD Atto 3 is the established volume benchmark. The i60's edge is its dual-powertrain choice — none of these three offer a range-extender option — plus a longer 650 km top EV range and generous cabin space. If you want maximum flexibility and range per dollar, it's a compelling pick.
- Choice of 650 km BEV or 1,240 km EREV — rare at this price
- Spacious 5-seat cabin on a 2,775 mm wheelbase
- Big 14.6-inch screen and L2 assisted driving
- Excellent value from ~$14,900
- No LiDAR; modest 160 km/h top speed
- Front-wheel drive only, basic cabin materials
- China-only for now (export unconfirmed)
- Charge-time figures vary by source (15 vs 22 min)
The GAC Aion i60 is one of the smartest value buys in China's crowded compact-SUV class. Its party trick is flexibility: you can have it as a 650 km pure-electric SUV, or as a range-extender good for 1,240 km combined — a choice none of its direct rivals offer at this price. Add a genuinely roomy five-seat cabin, a big 14.6-inch screen and L2 assisted driving, and a starting price around $14,900, and it's hard to argue with the value. It won't thrill keen drivers — 160 km/h, front-wheel drive and no LiDAR — but as a spacious, do-everything family SUV that lets you pick your own path to electrification, the i60 is a lot of car for the money.
