The electric 2026 GAC Aion V appears to be the first model set to launch in Australia from the Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC).

Documents seen by CarExpert show the Aion V has been approved by the Federal Government, suggesting the SUV will soon be available for sale to the Australian public.

As reported last month, the Chinese state-owned automaker is aiming to introduce three models following the company’s official launch in October 2025, with 30 dealerships initially sought across the country.

The government filings suggest the first vehicle will be sold under the Aion badge, as it is in China, though the Chinese brand has previously told CarExpert all vehicles will be sold under the GAC banner.

GAC sells vehicles in China under three brands: Aion (electric vehicles), Hyptec (pre

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