GAC AION Ray7 Debuts as New Battery-Electric Sedan

GAC AION Ray7 Makes Official Debut

On August 19, GAC AION New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd announced the official debut of the GAC Aion Ray7, the first battery-electric sedan in its Ray series. Designed for younger consumers, the model adopts sporty proportions with a low-slung, wide-body stance and measures around 5 meters in length. Its exterior is distinguished by “Quantum Star Ring” full-width front and rear light bars. The debut expands GAC AION’s battery-electric vehicle lineup into the Ray sedan series while combining a performance-oriented design with a technology-focused vehicle architecture intended to appeal to younger buyers.

Integrated Drive and Braking Architecture

The Ray7 features what GAC AION describes as the world’s first chip-level integrated drive and braking control architecture. Its braking system incorporates Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd’s fully electromechanical brake-by-wire (EMB) system and iTRACK intelligent torque control system. The powertrain uses Huawei’s next-generation DriveONE multi-in-one electric drive system, while its battery system combines Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd (CATL) cells with Aion’s Magazine Battery 2.0 technology. Together, these technologies form the vehicle’s core electric propulsion, braking, torque-control, and battery architecture.

Advanced Intelligent Driving Technology

For intelligent driving, the Ray7 adopts WeRide Inc.’s large-model algorithm derived from its L4 autonomous driving technology. The sedan is equipped with 27 automotive-grade sensors designed to provide all-around environmental perception, including a 192-line LiDAR and three 4D millimeter-wave radars. The system also supports navigation-free roaming, allowing the vehicle to autonomously search for available parking spaces. These capabilities combine high-resolution sensing with advanced software and automated parking functions, positioning intelligent driving as a central technology feature of the Ray7.

Enhanced Intelligent Driving Safety

GAC AION has also emphasized improvements to intelligent driving safety in the Ray7. According to the announcement, its intelligent driver-assistance capabilities have been improved by 20%, while the driver takeover rate has been reduced by 15%. These changes are supported by the vehicle’s 27-sensor perception system, including LiDAR and 4D millimeter-wave radar, together with WeRide’s large-model algorithm derived from L4 autonomous driving technology. The combination is intended to improve the vehicle’s ability to perceive its surroundings and support drivers during intelligent driving scenarios, while reducing the frequency with which drivers need to take over control.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GAC AION Ray7?
The GAC AION Ray7 is the first battery-electric sedan in GAC AION’s Ray series, combining sporty proportions with advanced electric powertrain, braking, battery, sensing, and intelligent-driving technologies. The model measures around 5 meters in length and uses Huawei’s DriveONE electric drive system, EMB brake-by-wire technology, and iTRACK intelligent torque control. Its battery system uses CATL cells with Aion’s Magazine Battery 2.0 technology. For intelligent driving, the Ray7 incorporates 27 automotive-grade sensors, including a 192-line LiDAR and three 4D millimeter-wave radars, while its driver-assistance capabilities are reported to have improved by 20%.