AION V Garners International Accolades, Cementing Chinese EV’s Global Reputation
GAC’s intelligent electric SUV earns top safety ratings and multiple honours across Europe, Southeast Asia and Australia, highlighting its market competitiveness
The GAC AION V electric SUV has secured a remarkable array of global accolades in 2025, underscoring the strength and international appeal of China’s intelligent electric vehicles.
The model earned the highest double five-star safety ratings from both the European New Car Assessment Programme and the Australasian New Car Assessment Program, excelling in adult occupant protection, child safety, pedestrian protection and advanced driver-assistance systems and cementing its world-class safety credentials.
Beyond safety recognitions, the AION V has been acknowledged by industry experts and customers in key global markets.
In Australia, it was selected as a finalist for the Drive Car of the Year 2026 award for the best electric vehicle under sixty thousand Australian dollars, reflecting strong value and performance.
In Southeast Asia, it was honoured with multiple awards, including “Electric SUV of the Year 2025” and “Ready For Adventure” in Singapore, along with “Eco-Friendly & Advanced-Technology SUV Icon” and “Most Popular Electric Vehicle” in Indonesia, illustrating its adaptability to diverse driving needs and consumer preferences.
In its home market of China, the AION V was named “Most Promising Model of 2024” based on extensive user data analysis, and industry bodies recognised its technological prowess with honours such as the “2025 Golden Wheel Intelligent Pioneer Award” and “Hardcore Intelligent SUV of the Year (2025).” These accolades highlight not only the vehicle’s comprehensive strengths — including distinctive design, efficient real-world range, versatile interior space and advanced intelligent driving systems — but also the Guangzhou Automobile Group’s robust capabilities in automotive innovation.
Collectively, these awards reflect a growing global endorsement of the AION V as a competitive player in the premium electric SUV segment.
Its achievements signal a broader shift in the automotive landscape, where Chinese-developed electric vehicles are increasingly resonating with international consumers and industry observers alike, reinforcing confidence in China’s automotive industry on the world stage.
The model earned the highest double five-star safety ratings from both the European New Car Assessment Programme and the Australasian New Car Assessment Program, excelling in adult occupant protection, child safety, pedestrian protection and advanced driver-assistance systems and cementing its world-class safety credentials.
Beyond safety recognitions, the AION V has been acknowledged by industry experts and customers in key global markets.
In Australia, it was selected as a finalist for the Drive Car of the Year 2026 award for the best electric vehicle under sixty thousand Australian dollars, reflecting strong value and performance.
In Southeast Asia, it was honoured with multiple awards, including “Electric SUV of the Year 2025” and “Ready For Adventure” in Singapore, along with “Eco-Friendly & Advanced-Technology SUV Icon” and “Most Popular Electric Vehicle” in Indonesia, illustrating its adaptability to diverse driving needs and consumer preferences.
In its home market of China, the AION V was named “Most Promising Model of 2024” based on extensive user data analysis, and industry bodies recognised its technological prowess with honours such as the “2025 Golden Wheel Intelligent Pioneer Award” and “Hardcore Intelligent SUV of the Year (2025).” These accolades highlight not only the vehicle’s comprehensive strengths — including distinctive design, efficient real-world range, versatile interior space and advanced intelligent driving systems — but also the Guangzhou Automobile Group’s robust capabilities in automotive innovation.
Collectively, these awards reflect a growing global endorsement of the AION V as a competitive player in the premium electric SUV segment.
Its achievements signal a broader shift in the automotive landscape, where Chinese-developed electric vehicles are increasingly resonating with international consumers and industry observers alike, reinforcing confidence in China’s automotive industry on the world stage.
