# Aion S

The Aion S is a compact electric sedan produced by GAC Aion. It was revealed at Auto Guangzhou of 2018. A new variant, the Aion S Plus, was shown in 2021. Another new variant, the Aion S Max, went on sale in 2023.

## Overview

The Aion S was unveiled at Auto Guangzhou in November 2018. It went on pre-sale in March 2019 and officially on sale in May 2019. It was GAC New Energy's first car under the Aion brand.
The first models to launch are the higher trim levels, featuring a 184-horsepower (137 kW; 187 PS) and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) electric motor and a NEDC range of 510 kilometres (317 mi).
* Aion S (front)
* Aion S (right side, rear)
There are 7 trim levels available as of July 2020, with the Mei 580 and Xuan 580 being the lowest trim level available and features a different and cheaper exterior design. The Mei 580 and Xuan 580 trim models were launched in July 2020 with a NEDC range of 460 kilometres (286 mi) and 136 hp (101 kW; 138 PS).
* Aion S Xuan 580
* Aion S Xuan 580 rear
* GAC Aion S taxi in Zhengzhou
Being the first car by Aion, the Aion S is also the first car to adopt Aion's design language that differentiates the S, LX, and V from Trumpchi vehicles. The front-end on the exterior of the car features LED headlights, and a silver bar starting under a headlight and stretching to the other. In the middle of the bar is GAC New Energy's 'G' emblem on the blue background, similar to that of Toyota's, and their Lexus marque, logo highlighted in blue. The rear-end features a taillight bar that goes over the 'G' logo on the trunk connecting the two taillights that are not on the trunk. The rear also uses retroreflectors on the rear bumper as an alternative to a taillight.
Voice integration in the car allows for control of air conditioning, navigation system, and power windows. Alongside the other features is a 12.3-inch infotainment screen. To power the interior, the car has clear solar panels on the sunroof.
The Aion S has a 58.8 kWh (212 MJ) battery. This allows for 510 kilometres (317 mi) of range according to the NEDC methodology used in China. The car uses a 170Wh/kg CATL lithium-ion battery, and the power output is 180 hp (134 kW; 182 PS).

## Aion S Plus

In 2021, the Aion S Plus was introduced, featuring different styling than the Aion S, slightly different exterior dimensions, and a choice of three battery sizes, the largest of which is 69.9 kWh (252 MJ). Previewed by the Aion ENO.146 concept car, the Aion S Plus has a drag coefficient of 0.211 C$_d$. As for the powertrain, the Aion S Plus is powered by a single electric motor with 204 hp (152 kW; 207 PS) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft). The motor is powered by a 62 kWh (220 MJ) battery, good for a NEDC range of 510 kilometres (317 mi).
* Rear view
* Aion ES (front)
* Aion ES (rear)
* Aion S Plus police cruiser on the street

## Aion S Max

The Aion S Max variant was launched in 2023, and is powered by a 180 kW (241 hp; 245 PS) electric motor with a top speed of 163 km/h (101 mph).
* Aion S Max rear quarter

## GAC-Toyota iA5

The GAC-Toyota iA5 is rebadged variant of the Aion S with different front and rear ends and a slightly changed interior and will be sold exclusively at Toyota Leahead dealerships. It is the third model in the Leahead lineup after the i1, a Toyota Vitz-based subcompact hatchback, and the iX4, a Trumpchi GS4-based compact SUV.
* GAC-Toyota iA5 (front)
* GAC-Toyota iA5 (rear)
* GAC-Toyota iA5 facelift (front)

## GAC-Honda EA6

The GAC-Honda EA6 is rebadged variant of the Aion S. The EA6 uses the same 180 hp (134 kW; 182 PS) and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) motor, and is equipped with the same 58.8 kWh battery, capable of a range of 460 km (286 mi) on the NEDC cycle. The EA6 is 32 mm (1.3 in) longer than the Aion S.
* GAC-Honda EA6 (front)
* GAC-Honda EA6 (rear)

## Sales

| Calendar year | Aion S Sales | Leahead iA5 Sales | GAC-Honda EA6 (Yile) Sales | Total Sales | Notes |
| 2019 | 32,126 | 2,043 | | 34,169 | Aion S sales start in May Leahead iA5 sales start in November |
| 2020 | 45,262 | 6,828 | | 52,090 | |
| 2021 | 69,219 | 3,895 | | 73,114 | |
| 2022 | 115,655 | 1,237 | 658 | 117,550 | GAC-Honda EA6 (Yile) sales start in March |
| 2023 | 220,904 | 349 | 43 | 221,296 | |
| 2024 | 122,793 | | | | |