GRAZ, Austria: Chinese automaker GAC has started production of the all-electric Aion UT hatchback at Magna's facility in Austria.
GAC Group says this is a major milestone in its European expansion.
The Aion UT can travel up to 430km (WLTP) and the battery can be charged from 30% to 80% in 24 minutes (DC charging).
It has a 2,750mm wheelbase, and offers interior space comparable to a mid-size sedan.
GAC says the Aion UT is a central element of its localisation strategy in Europe, bringing together European design from Milan, assembly in Austria, and the company's global electric vehicle technology.
Designed by GAC's European design team in Milan, the Aion UT is specifically tailored to European customer expectations in design, usability and driving experience.
The Aion UT is GAC's second model in the Aion line-up, following the electric AION V SUV (sport utility vehicle), which launched in Europe in 2025.
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Guangzhou, GAC Group has been listed in the Fortune Global 500 for 13 consecutive years.
Its brands include GAC, Aion and HYPTEC.
