GAC Aion Ray 7 Unveiled With 700 km Range and Huawei Technology

GAC Aion Ray 7 Debuts With New Design Direction

GAC Aion Ray 7 was unveiled on Wednesday as the first model in the brand’s new Ray series, marking a design and technology reset aimed at younger consumers. It is also the first GAC Aion model to carry the refreshed brand logo. The five-seat pure electric sedan measures 4,960 mm long, 1,900 mm wide and 1,455 mm high, with a 2,920 mm wheelbase. Its low-slung wide-body design uses a fastback profile, a full-width front light bar and an illuminated logo. Yellow and purple exterior options are available, while 14 aerodynamic optimizations help lower the drag coefficient to 0.22. GAC Aion is positioning the model as an important step in refreshing its appeal.

Electric Powertrain Targets Efficiency and Long Range

The electric sedan is built on a rear-wheel-drive battery-electric platform and uses a Huawei-supplied motor rated at 180 kW, or 241 hp, together with Huawei’s DriveONE integrated electric drive system. GAC Aion combines this setup with a next-generation thermal management system and a 28-in-1 thermal management module. According to the company, these technologies contribute to CLTC energy consumption as low as 9.7 kWh per 100 kilometers and a CLTC driving range of 700 kilometers. The battery is supplied by CATL and incorporates GAC Aion’s Magazine Battery 2.0 safety technology, while previous regulatory filings identified Yinpai Battery cells for another variant.

Integrated Chassis Architecture Adds Braking Redundancy

Chassis technology is another major focus, with GAC Aion describing the sedan as its first model to use a chip-level integrated drive-and-control architecture. The vehicle also adopts Huawei’s EMB fully brake-by-wire system. GAC Aion says the sedan can stop from 100 kilometers per hour in 33 meters and can safely stop even if all four wheels experience failures. These systems are intended to combine compact electronic integration with braking redundancy, highlighting the broader shift toward software-rich vehicle architectures in which powertrain control, braking and safety functions increasingly depend on centralized electronic systems. The approach also reflects the growing integration of electronic controls within modern electric vehicle platforms.

Advanced Driver Assistance Uses LiDAR and Radar

Driver assistance is supported by 27 automotive-grade sensors, including a Huawei 192-channel LiDAR and three 4D millimeter-wave radars. The algorithms use the same technological foundation as WeRide’s Level 4 robotaxis and support functions such as parking-space-to-parking-space driving, nearby parking-space search and automated passage through parking gates. The collaboration gives GAC Aion access to advanced perception and automated-driving technology while allowing the vehicle to offer assistance beyond conventional highway-focused systems. GAC Aion and Huawei also held a signing ceremony at the launch event and said they would deepen their technology collaboration, reinforcing the strategic importance of software and sensing technologies to the new model.

Expected Pricing and Chengdu Auto Show Debut

GAC Aion has not yet disclosed pricing or a launch date for the sedan. The model is expected to be positioned between 200,000 yuan and 250,000 yuan, equivalent to about $29,500 at the lower reference point, placing it against models such as the Xiaomi SU7, Zeekr 007 and Shangjie Z7. The vehicle will be shown publicly at the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show from August 21 to August 30, an important opportunity for the brand to build awareness around its new design language, electric platform and technology partnership before commercialization details are finalized. The event is described as China’s first A-class auto show in the second half of 2026.

GAC Aion Sales Recover After Weak 2025

The new series arrives as GAC Aion’s sales show signs of recovery after a weaker 2025. The brand sold 28,807 vehicles in July, up 36.37% from a year earlier. From January through July, sales reached 210,386 vehicles, representing 62.08% year-on-year growth. That performance contrasts with full-year 2025 sales of 290,081 vehicles, which were down 22.62% year on year. The Ray 7 therefore enters the market at a time when GAC Aion is attempting to rebuild momentum through new products, technology differentiation and a refreshed brand identity. Its launch could become an important test of whether the company can sustain the recovery shown during the first seven months of 2026.

GAC Aion Monthly Sales, 2024–2026

The monthly sales data show a significant change in GAC Aion’s performance between 2025 and 2026. Several months in 2026 recorded substantial year-on-year increases, including March, April, May and June. July sales also remained above the corresponding 2025 level. The table below provides the reported monthly figures for the three-year period, with August through December 2026 not yet available in the supplied data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the expected price range for the GAC Aion Ray 7?
The Ray 7 is expected to target the 200,000 yuan to 250,000 yuan price range, although GAC Aion has not announced official pricing or a launch date. The positioning places the electric sedan against vehicles including the Xiaomi SU7, Zeekr 007 and Shangjie Z7. Its market proposition combines a 700-kilometer CLTC range, rear-wheel drive, Huawei electric-drive and braking technology, advanced sensing hardware and a new design direction intended to attract younger buyers.

What technology does the Ray 7 use for driving assistance?
The Ray 7 uses 27 automotive-grade sensors, including a Huawei 192-channel LiDAR and three 4D millimeter-wave radars, to support advanced driver-assistance functions. Its software foundation is shared with WeRide’s Level 4 robotaxi technology, according to GAC Aion. Supported functions include parking-space-to-parking-space driving, nearby parking-space search and automated passage through parking gates. The vehicle also uses integrated electronic control and brake-by-wire technology, reinforcing its focus on software-defined vehicle functions and automated driving capabilities.