China’s GAC rolls out its Aion Y EV in Jordan

GAC’s all-electric dual-battery crossover EV Aion Y is now available in Jordan, according to a statement. The EV comes in three models: the Aiyon Y Younger, Aiyon Y Plus 70, and the Aiyon Y Plus 80 (watch, runtime, 00:38). Aiyon Y Plus 70 is currently on offer in Jordan.

The specs: The Aiyon Y has a 135 KW electric motor giving the car 181 horsepower with a 225 Nm torque. The Plus 70 goes from 0-100 KMh in about 7.8 seconds (watch, runtime, 04:44) and has a 64 KWh battery, giving it a 500 km driving range when fully charged. Compatible with direct current (DC) fast chargers, the EV can recharge 28% of its battery capacity on a 30 minute charge. (watch, runtime, 01:05)

Features: The five-seater EV features include adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, a 360-degree camera system, and a variety of driver assistance systems, GAC notes.

Extended warranty to boost EV sales: “To enhance the Aion Y experience, GAC Jordan offers motorists a 5-year warranty on the car and an 8-year warranty on the battery,” CEO of Al Qudra Al Arabiya for General Trading Company Mohammad Alayyan said.

The price tag: The starting price for the EV in Jordan was not disclosed, but the Plus 70 retails for between USD 20-26k in the Chinese market depending on features (watch, runtime, 00:22).