Gasgoo Munich-GAC Aion has officially launched its new "Ray" lineup, headlined by the debut of the Ray 7 — the series' first pure-electric flagship. Targeted at younger buyers and positioned as "the ultimate EV for youth," the new range features a fresh brand logo and packs a suite of new technologies.
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Details show the Ray 7 spans roughly 5 meters in length, sporting a low, wide stance with fluid lines. Under the hood, it runs on batteries supplied by CATL, utilizing the company's "Magazine" battery safety technology alongside a class-leading energy management system. On the chassis front, Aion claims it is the first globally to integrate a chip-level drive-control fusion architecture. For intelligent driving, the Ray 7 comes equipped with LiDAR and algorithms derived from Level 4 autonomous technology.
The rollout marks a fresh step in Aion's product strategy, coming just as the brand faced scrutiny over battery issues in its AION S sedan. In response, GAC Aion said initial investigations found that malfunctions were limited to AION S units used for commercial operations — specifically those equipped with 177Ah lithium iron phosphate batteries supplied by CALB.
Consequently, GAC Aion has implemented three immediate measures: First, the warranty for these specific batteries is being extended from 8 years or 150,000 kilometers to 8 years or 300,000 kilometers. Second, the company is ramping up big data monitoring to detect anomalies; affected owners will be contacted proactively for free inspections at any nationwide service outlet, with repairs or battery replacements provided at no cost if needed. Third, owners of vehicles sidelined for repairs lasting more than five days will receive compensation in accordance with national regulations.
Taken together, the debut of the Ray series and the Ray 7, alongside a concrete resolution for the battery issues, define the latest chapter in Aion's brand evolution.
