On July 2, GAC New Energy announced that the annual upgraded version of the Aion S has officially been launched.
For consumers, the most important thing when a new car is launched is whether there are any upgrades, as well as the specific functions that have been upgraded. For new energy vehicles, apart from the configuration functions, battery life has become a core requirement that consumers care about.
Let’s take a look at the specific upgrades that were announced for the new Aion S during the press conference.
Firstly, let’s start with the price. The official statement indicates that the brand new Aion S will maintain the same price range as the previous model, which was between 139,800 to 205,800 RMB, but the battery life will be upgraded.
This means that on top of not raising the price, the new Aion S will have a longer battery life than the previous model. This is a surprise for consumers who were considering purchasing the Aion S.
The first upgrade is related to battery life.
Regarding the 2020 Aion S, the brand new Meiri NEDC version has a battery life of 460 km and is available on both the Meiri 580 and Xuan 580 series, which are both based on the removal of two models: the Meilan Max 530 and Meilan Evo 530. Commuters are expected to only have to charge their vehicles once per week, and the official introduction indicated that 80% of the battery could be charged in just 30 minutes, which is the same amount of time it takes to have a meal.
In addition, the high battery life version still maintains a 510 km battery life.
The second upgrade is related to configuration.
The 2020 Aion S now includes a PM2.5 filter and a remote one-key sterilization function as standard across the entire range. Users can activate the sterilization function via their phone at any time and any place to effectively purify the air inside the vehicle. Environmental air quality has always been a focal point, and the outbreak of the pandemic has caused more people to be concerned about the safety of private space air quality. Although we do not yet know how effective the in-car sterilization function will be, the Aion S provides this function to solve the issue of not having it at all.
In addition, GAC New Energy has upgraded the previously high-level moonroof to be a standard feature across the entire range, and the entire range now includes upgraded reverse image functions. The upgrade to the reverse image function is definitely a huge help for novice drivers and helps to solve the “reverse anxiety” problem. Additionally, the new model now features 6 speakers.
The third upgrade is related to service.
The 2020 Aion S also offers a lifetime warranty service for the “three electric” components (for non-business first-time car owners who drive less than 30,000 kilometers per year), and combined with the exclusive services provided for the Aion LX and Aion V, GAC New Energy has become the only car manufacturer in the world to provide the “three electric” lifetime quality assurance for all of its products.
In summary, the 2020 Aion S has been upgraded in terms of battery life, configuration and service, while inheriting the advantages of the previous model. This is the secret to how the Aion S has successfully become the best-selling new energy vehicle in China’s domestic market.
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