Will AION UT 530's Range Revolutionize the Budget EV Market?

On August 22, 2026, the AION UT 530 Ningde Edition was officially launched at the Chengdu Auto Show, with a limited-time price of ¥85,800 and an official guide price of ¥86,800. This model is equipped with a Ningde Times 56.6 kWh battery pack, offering a CLTC range of 530 kilometers, entering the sub-¥80,000 pure electric market.

The AION UT 530 Ningde Edition utilizes a Ningde Times battery, with a battery pack capacity of 56.6 kWh. Calculating based on a daily commute of 30 kilometers, this model theoretically requires charging once every two weeks. Official sources claim that, for a self-drive trip from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou of approximately 450 kilometers, the car can arrive without the need for recharging en route. Currently, entry-level pure electric vehicles generally have a range of 300-400 kilometers.

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