In the current electric vehicle market, the problem of range anxiety is gradually disappearing, because most brands are working hard to improve vehicles' range capability, charging speed, and range achievement rate. Among them, the standout performer is the Aion RT. As a pure electric A+ segment sedan, in range tests by many media outlets, its range achievement rate reached as high as 98%, and one media outlet even measured a result exceeding 100%. Faced with such a range achievement rate, who would still worry that the Aion RT has a range anxiety problem? During our test drive, the vehicle's displayed range changes were almost identical to the actual mileage traveled. On downhill and other road conditions, the displayed range even dropped more slowly. When I needed 50 km to return to the charging station while the displayed range was only 60 km, I felt relatively calm. When I returned to the charging station, there was indeed still plenty of range left. This kind of performance is truly surprising.
In addition to its ultra-high range achievement rate, the Aion RT itself has very strong range capability. It is equipped with two battery pack options with capacities of 55.1 kWh and 68.1 kWh, both lithium iron phosphate batteries, providing the vehicle with 520 km and 650 km of range respectively. At this price point, this is already a very high level of range. In addition, the vehicle has an ultra-low drag coefficient of 0.208 Cd, reducing the vehicle's overall energy consumption, with power consumption of only 11.7 kWh per 100 km. Furthermore, the vehicle is equipped with 400V fast-charging technology, with a fast-charging time of only 18 minutes, meaning the 520 km range version can add about 160 km of range in 10 minutes of charging, while the 650 km range version can add about 200 km of range in 10 minutes of charging. During long-distance travel, 18 minutes is just a short break at a service area. While relieving driving fatigue, the range is replenished. For friends who often travel far from home, this is very worry-free.
While having long range and fast replenishment, there must also be sufficient safety. The AION RT is built on GAC's AEP 3.0 dedicated pure electric platform, adopts 400-volt silicon carbide technology, and is equipped with Magazine Battery 2.0 technology. This battery technology has undergone strict testing and has the characteristic of not catching fire even when shot. According to statistics, 800,000 vehicles equipped with this battery technology have traveled 48 billion kilometers, during which no spontaneous combustion incidents occurred, fully proving its outstanding safety performance. The body of the Aion RT adopts a high-strength cage design, with a high-strength steel and aluminum alloy ratio of 74% and hot-formed steel ratio of 27%, far exceeding the same class level. This solid body structure can effectively ensure body strength and stability, providing occupants with ironclad protection.
For young people, appearance is also very important when buying a car, and various brands are trying different design styles. Models produced in the past two years seem to have a tacit understanding, with most adopting a closed front face plus slender light chamber design. The overall shape of the Aion RT, however, is rounder and smoother. Paired with full and three-dimensional LED headlights and unique "L"-shaped black air guide slots, it not only shows a strong sporty vibe but also enhances the vehicle's premium feel. The side of the body adopts the popular fastback design. To address the visibility issues that the fastback angle may bring, the AION RT comes standard across the range with a rear window defogging function. In addition, large-size multi-spoke aluminum alloy wheels, hidden door handles, and blackened front and rear bumpers, side skirts, rearview mirrors, and other sporty kits further enhance the vehicle's sporty atmosphere. Although the rear design does not use a through-type taillight, its shape is quite similar to a through-type taillight, making it distinctive.
In terms of dimensions, the AION RT's length, width, and height are 4865/1875/1520 mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2775 mm. This body size is slightly larger than the AION S and also exceeds the XPeng MONA M03, basically consistent with B-segment car data, and the interior space is indeed very spacious. Rear headroom and legroom both exceed 940 mm, while front headroom and legroom both exceed 1 meter, providing occupants with ample headroom and legroom. The rear seat design takes passenger comfort into account, with a seat height of 320 mm, and the rear hip angle is close to 95° (some data is 94.1°, but both indicate comfortable seating). The cabin has a high ceiling clearance of 1184 mm, and a door opening angle of nearly 90°, making it convenient for passengers to get in and out. The trunk volume reaches 540 L and can hold 4 24-inch suitcases plus 1 20-inch suitcase, meeting the storage needs for family outings or long-distance travel.
The seats of the Aion RT use exclusively developed high-grade leather material, soft and comfortable. The seat design adopts ergonomic principles, with good support and wrapping, effectively dispersing spinal pressure and improving ride comfort. The front seats support a one-touch flat-folding function, making it easy to rest or camp in the car. The addition of electric seat adjustment, ventilation, heating, and other functions further improves ride comfort. The Aion RT also includes thoughtful designs for female users, including 2 electric sunshades that achieve 100% UV isolation; a layered front passenger instrument panel, convenient for placing cosmetics; illuminated vanity mirrors for both driver and front passenger, convenient for touching up makeup in low light; and a low trunk sill of only 670 mm, making it easy to retrieve items.
Stepping inside, the interior of the AION RT is extensively wrapped in soft materials and offers three theme color options for consumers: beige/black, orange/black, and pure black. The center console layout is simple and clear. The entire range comes standard with an 8.88-inch LCD instrument panel, a 14.6-inch central control screen, and a column-mounted gear shifter, with the latest ADiGO 5.0 system built in, supporting AI intelligent voice control, the ADiGO SENSE AI large model, Apple CarPlay, and many other functions, bringing drivers a convenient and intelligent driving experience.
In terms of configuration, the AION RT also performs excellently. The entire range comes standard with exterior rearview mirror electric adjustment, sensor frameless front wipers, fully automatic dual-layer flow air conditioning, a 6-speaker audio system, OTA upgrades, mobile phone Bluetooth virtual key, mobile app remote control, and other functions, improving driving comfort and convenience. During the experience, the Aion RT's voice assistant performed impressively. It can not only understand direct commands but also identify needs through conversation. For example, if you say "I'm hungry," it will automatically start navigation and recommend nearby restaurants, which is very user-friendly. The central control screen can run popular apps and even 3A games, with very strong performance.
For the version equipped with lidar, the AION RT is also equipped with a fourth-generation end-to-end large model and NVIDIA Orin-X high-computing-power chip, possessing L2++ level driving assistance capability and supporting full-scenario mapless navigation assisted driving (NDA), full-speed adaptive cruise, lane keeping assist, intelligent parking, active braking assist, door opening warning, and other advanced intelligent driving functions, covering almost all mainstream advanced intelligent driving functions on the market today. On complex roads (Chongqing urban areas, rural paths, winding mountain roads, etc.), it can achieve assisted driving with 0 takeovers, with excellent performance. The automatic parking experience is also relatively smooth, capable of handling more than 300 common parking spaces, with the fastest one-attempt parking in 22.3 seconds.
The strong product strength of the Aion RT naturally attracted the favor of many consumers, achieving sales of 11,811 units in its first month on the market. Facing the beginning of 2025, the Aion RT launched a series of car purchase benefits. If your region has not yet started the 2025 national subsidy, the Aion brand will provide "fallback" subsidies, offering cash subsidies according to 2024 local standards, allowing users to buy a car at low cost. At the same time, car buyers can also enjoy a limited-time 3,000 yuan insurance subsidy, which is very cost-effective. Actual buyers can get the "Big-Eye Little Panamera" for 100,000, and can get the lidar version for 130,000.
In summary, the main features of the AION RT are its high appearance, earning the title of "Big-Eye Little Panamera"; large space, reaching B-segment car level, with a comfortable cabin design; strong intelligent driving, equipped with lidar and supporting mapless intelligent driving; long range, low energy consumption, fast replenishment, and a high range achievement rate. Coupled with its approachable pricing, it has become a model very much worth paying attention to. If you are recently considering buying a pure electric SUV within 150,000 yuan, then the AION RT is a choice not to be missed. Buy the Aion RT and enjoy a travel experience without range anxiety, making travel full of nothing but joy and happiness.
