GAC adapts Aion UT to CATL's battery replacement

GAC launched its compact model, the Aion UT, in China back in the spring, with a battery that is an integral part of the car and always included in the purchase price. In addition to this version, the state-owned company has teamed up with battery giant CATL and JD.com to develop the Aion UT Super, which is designed for battery replacement. The latter e-commerce giant contributed its expertise in maintenance and user behaviour to the project. It is also responsible for the distribution of the Aion UT Super.

CATL not only supplied the power storage system, but also the infrastructure required for battery swapping and the 'Choco-SEB' technology for battery swapping, which is widely used in China. It uses CATL's #25 battery pack, whose LFP variant is said to offer a capacity of 56 kWh and a CLTC range of around 500 kilometres. By comparison, the normal Aion UT has a range of 330 to 420 kilometres.