The powertrain data about the Aion LX, the first
all-electric SUV model of GAC NE’s Aion Series, has been exposed by China’s
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The new pure electric
SUV, which was unveiled at the Auto Shanghai 2019, is set to be mass produced
at the end of September.
According to the MIIT, the permanent magnet
synchronous motor made by Nidec Automotive Motor (Zhejiang) Corporation will
power the Aion LX's two versions with single motor—churning out up to
150 kW/350 Nm and 135 kW/350 Nm respectively.
Besides, both variants will be fitted with the
NCM811 fuel cell offered by CATL. The high-power version, driven by a battery
system with energy density of 180Wh/g, features a NEDC-rated range of 650 km,
consuming 15.8kWh per 100 km. As to the other version, a battery system with energy density of
171Wh/kg enables a NEDC range of up to 520 km and costs 15.5kWh of electricity
per 100 km. Both versions are able to run at a top speed of 170 km/h.
Positioned a medium-size SUV, the Aion LX measures
4,786 mm long, 1,935 mm wide and 1,685 mm tall with a wheelbase that spans
2,920 mm, comparatively close to the NIO ES6 (4,850 mm*1,965 mm*1,758 mm, 2,900-mm
wheelbase).
Externally, the Aion LX features GAC NE's iconic
design language but is still very distinctive. Above the nameplate, the middle
plate coupled with headlights resembles an arrow flying through a patch of
cloud. In the lower part of the front face, the honeycomb-shaped air admission
opening edged by black trims looks more aggressive than that of the Aion S.
It is said that the Aion LX can complete 0-100 km/h
sprint within 3.9 second. In addition, the new BEV model will be outfitted with
GAC NE's Adigo automated driving system and the continuous damping control to
improve the driving intelligence and the comfortability.
