GAC Aion UT Price Leaked: How It Stacks Up Against BYD Dolphin, MG4 and GWM Ora

GAC is preparing to launch its second electric car in Australia. The Aion UT is a compact electric hatchback that will sit alongside the Aion V SUV in the local lineup. Pricing details have been leaked via Redbook ahead of an official announcement.

The Aion UT will be offered in two grades: Premium and Luxury. Both share the same battery and motor. Official specs and pricing are expected to be confirmed soon, with first deliveries planned between April and June 2026.

Pricing and Grades

The Aion UT Premium starts from $31,990 before on-road costs. The Luxury grade adds $4,000, coming in at $35,990. Both variants use the same 60kWh battery and 150kW motor.

Premium Features

Standard features on the Premium include 17-inch alloy wheels, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker audio system, surround-view cameras, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, climate control, LED lighting, rain-sensing wipers, a digital instrument cluster, tyre pressure monitoring, connected satellite navigation and power-folding mirrors.

Luxury Features

The Luxury grade adds ventilated front seats, a wireless phone charger, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, an electric tailgate and a glass roof with an electric sunblind.

Key Specifications

The Aion UT uses a 60kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery. The front-mounted electric motor produces 150kW and 210Nm of torque. GAC claims a WLTP driving range of 410 kilometres which would make it class leading in its segment.

How It Compares

The Aion UT will compete in the small electric hatchback segment which features the BYD Dolphin, MG4 (RWD and Urban EV) and GWM Ora.

At $31,990, the Aion UT Premium sits $2,000 above the BYD Dolphin Essential. However, the Aion UT has a larger battery (60kWh vs 44.96kWh), More range (+70km), more power (150kW vs 70kW) and a much quicker 0-100km/h time of 7.3 seconds compared to 12.3 seconds for the Dolphin Essential.

The MG4 Urban has not been officially priced for Australia yet, but is expected to start in the low $30,000s. Its base 43kWh battery is smaller than the Aion UT, and its estimated range of 325km falls short. The MG4 Urban is the longest of the group at 4395mm.

The GWM Ora Lux starts from $34,490 D/A, making it the most expensive (albeit marginally) of the four. It has a 57.7kWh battery and 126kW motor, with a 0-100km/h time of 9.0 seconds. Its boot space starts at just 228 litres, which is notably smaller than the others.

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Size and Practicality

The Aion UT measures 4270mm long, 1850mm wide and 1725mm tall. Its 2750mm wheelbase is shared with the MG4 Urban. Boot space is 345 litres, which is on par with the BYD Dolphin Essential.

The Aion UT is notably taller than its rivals. The BYD Dolphin Essential stands at 1570mm, the MG4 Urban at 1549mm and the GWM Ora at 1603mm. The extra height may benefit rear headroom.

What to Expect at Launch

GAC is expected to confirm official Australian pricing and full specifications soon. The Aion UT will be the brand's fourth model in Australia (second fully electric), joining the Aion V electric SUV, the Emzoom petrol SUV and the M8 plug-in hybrid people mover.

GAC entered the Australian market in late 2025 and has already established a local parts warehouse in Melbourne. The Aion UT is aimed squarely at buyers looking for an affordable electric hatchback with a larger battery than the entry-level competition.

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