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, was shown in 2023.

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 New Energy's first car under the Aion brand.^[1]

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).^[2]

• 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).^[2]

• Aion S Xuan 580
• Aion S Xuan 580 rear

The Aion S has a starting price of 160,000 Chinese yuan or 23,758 US dollars or 18,034 British pounds.

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).^[8][9] Previewed by the Aion ENO.146 concept car, the Aion S Plus is a very aerodynamic vehicle, with a drag coefficient of only 0.211Cd. 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).^[10]

• Rear view
• Aion ES (front)
• Aion ES (rear)

The Aion S Max variant was launched in 2023, and is powered by a 180kW electric motor with a top speed of 163km/h.^[11]

• Aion S Max front quarter
• Aion S Max rear quarter

The Leahead iA5 is an Aion S with different front and rear ends and a slightly changed interior and will be sold exclusively at Toyota Leahead dealerships.^[12][13] It is the third model in the Leahead lineup after the i1 Toyota Vitz-based subcompact hatchback and the iX4 Trumpchi GS4-based compact SUV.

• Leahead iA5 (front)
• Leahead iA5 (rear)

The GAC-Honda EA6 is rebadged variant of the Aion S. The EA6 produces the same 135 kW (184 HP, 300 N • m), and is equipped with the same battery of 58.8 kWh, capable of a range of 460 km (286 mi) (NEDC). The EA6 is 32 mm (1.3 in) longer than the Aion S.^[14]

• GAC-Honda EA6 (front)
• GAC-Honda EA6 (rear)

• Aion LX, a mid-size electric crossover by Aion
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