GAC’s electric arm has confirmed that the new AION i60 530 Ningde Edition will hit the Chinese market on June 10, 2026 — pushed back two days from its original June 8 reveal. The car joins an AION i60 lineup that already spans seven trims priced between RMB 102,800 and RMB 135,800 (about USD 14,180–18,730 at ¥7.25/USD). The “530 Ningde Edition” name flags two things: a CATL-supplied battery cell chemistry, and a CLTC range target tuned around the 530-kilometer mark.
AION i60 530 Ningde Edition: What Is New
This is a configuration-level expansion rather than a full facelift. The exterior design carries over the current AION i60’s signature star-ring through light bar and closed-shut front grille — a styling combination that has helped the model land at #9 in China’s compact SUV sales ranking. The rear retains its through-LED tail-light bar, matching the front.
The new trim’s value pitch is twofold:
- A CATL-sourced battery pack tuned for 530 km of CLTC range (positioned between the entry pure-electric trim and the longer-range top trim)
- The GAC GSD assisted-driving system as standard — supporting highway navigation (NDA) and HPA smart parking, including motorway on/off ramps and assisted lane changes
For the under-RMB-150k segment, GSD’s feature set is genuinely competitive. Highway NDA is normally an upsell on cars in this price band, so its inclusion at standard equipment level is a meaningful change.
Cabin: Twin Screens and Practical Refinements
The AION i60 cabin uses a wrap-around layout with a two-tone (dark upper, light lower) treatment. Chrome accents punctuate the dash; the steering wheel is a two-spoke multi-function unit. Two key screens dominate the interior:
- 8.88-inch digital instrument cluster
- 14.6-inch floating central touchscreen
This combination has become the de-facto baseline for sub-RMB-150k Chinese EVs in 2026 — anything less now reads as undercut. AION’s cabin theme is conservative compared to the Xpeng MONA M03 or the BYD Yuan UP, but the build quality is consistent and the screen response is well-tuned in early third-party reviews. Buyers cross-shopping the AION i60 against the broader compact-EV-SUV field will find a deeper segment breakdown in our winter EV range and efficiency comparison.
Powertrain: Pure-Electric vs Range-Extender Choice
The current AION i60 lineup gives buyers two paths:
BEV — 75 kWh, 650 km CLTC
The pure-electric AION i60 carries a 75 kWh pack and is rated at 650 km on the CLTC cycle. The 530 Ningde Edition tested for this article will sit below that on range but with what GAC says is an optimized cost-per-kWh ratio thanks to the CATL deal.
REEV — 1.5L Engine, 1,240 km Combined
For families allergic to charging stress, AION i60 also offers a range-extender variant with a 1.5L petrol engine producing 74 kW. The electric motor adds 180 kW. CLTC pure-electric range is 210 km, total combined range is 1,240 km, with depleted-battery fuel consumption of 5.5 L/100 km. Charging recovers 30% to 80% in 15 minutes — competitive with most fast-charge BEVs on the market.
How the AION i60 Stacks Up in the 2026 Compact EV SUV Battle
The compact SUV segment in China is the most contested zone of 2026. The AION i60 must defend against the BYD Yuan Plus (the global leader by volume), the Xpeng MONA, the Geely Galaxy E5, the Leapmotor B10, the new Onvo L60 update, and the upcoming Tesla Model 2. Where the AION i60 has an edge:
- GAC’s national service network — among the largest in China, exceeding 2,000 outlets
- Range-extender option — most competitors are BEV-only
- Pricing — sub-RMB-150k for a 14.6″ screen + GSD NDA combination is value-strong
The chassis pairs front MacPherson struts with a rear five-link independent setup. That layout is what reviewers expect at this price now; anything less generates negative noise on Chinese review platforms. International readers tracking GAC’s broader strategy may also want to read about the brand’s overseas expansion in our Chinese EV overseas-expansion analysis.
Pricing and Availability
The full AION i60 lineup is priced RMB 102,800 to RMB 135,800. The June 10 reveal will set the specific MSRP for the 530 Ningde Edition; expect it to land near the middle of that band — likely RMB 115k–120k — based on GAC’s pricing pattern for past Ningde editions in the AION Y and AION S Plus lineups.
FAQ: AION i60 530 Ningde Edition
When does the AION i60 530 Ningde Edition go on sale?
June 10, 2026 in China. The reveal was originally planned for June 8 but pushed back by two days; GAC has not explained the delay.
What does “Ningde Edition” mean?
“Ningde” refers to CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited), whose headquarters are in Ningde, Fujian. The label signals that this trim uses CATL-supplied battery cells, typically a value-tuned LFP chemistry.
What is the CLTC range of the new AION i60 530 Ningde Edition?
The “530” in the name refers to the target CLTC range of approximately 530 kilometers. Final certified figures will be confirmed at the June 10 launch.
Is the AION i60 sold outside China?
Not yet. GAC’s overseas AION expansion has focused on the Aion Y, Aion S Plus and the Hyptec series; the i60 has not been announced for export markets. That said, GAC has stated a goal of 350,000 annual export units by 2028, which would likely pull the i60 into shortlists for the Middle East, Russia and Southeast Asia.
Source: Autohome.com.cn
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