GUANGZHOU, China: Grab and Chinese automaker GAC have partnered to deploy an initial 20,000 electric vehicles (EVs) across Southeast Asia.
The new partnership will introduce three GAC models namely the Aion Y, Aion ES and Aion V — across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand.
The Aion Y is a popular choice for electric taxis with its stylish design and practical interior.
The Aion V has a Euro NCAP five-star safety rating, and combines long range with a spacious cabin.
With its efficient range and spacious, ergonomic configuration, the Aion ES has grown in popularity, alongside the Aion Y, as an electric taxi option.
GAC vehicles come with features such as 90-degree door openings and ample rear legroom.
In a statement, Grab said this collaboration focuses on the integration of both companies’ systems to enhance the in-vehicle experience for Grab’s driver-partners.
Both parties are also exploring ways to improve after-sales support for Grab’s fleets.
Through this collaboration, the Grab driver app will be integrated into GAC’s intelligent cockpit system.
This integration allows Grab’s driver-partners to view road navigation and receive information from Grab — such as guidance on high-demand areas and safety alerts for hazardous conditions — directly on GAC’s larger and easy-to-read cockpit display.
By eliminating the need to toggle between devices, driver-partners can accept trips seamlessly, reduce eye strain and focus more on road safety.
Grab’s driver-partners will have the option of renting the EVs from Grab’s fleet partners or opting for financing support through Grab’s car ownership schemes.
Grab chief product officer Philipp Kandal said, "By integrating the Grab driver app directly into the GAC cockpit display, our driver-partners can receive timely and important data, such as precise navigation and safety alerts, in a more ergonomic way."
"This ensures a more seamless and intuitive experience that reduces our driver-partners’ cognitive load, while advancing our shared commitment to carbon neutrality and a sustainable future,” he added.
