GAC Aion has launched the Ray 7, an electric fastback sedan aimed at younger buyers, from RMB 123,800 (approx. US$18,200), or RMB 114,700 (approx. US$16,900) with a limited-time offer. It uses Huawei’s drive unit and, on the top version, Huawei’s brake-by-wire system.
The Ray 7 went on sale in China on 12 November in five versions priced from RMB 123,800 to 153,800 (approx. US$18,200 to 22,600), RMB 5,000 less than the pre-sale prices announced on 17 October. Limited-time launch prices are RMB 114,700 to 144,700.
It is the first model in Aion’s new Ray series and the first to wear the brand’s new logo.
Huawei powertrain
A Huawei DriveONE single rear motor produces 180kW and 235Nm. The 530km version uses a 45.58kWh LFP battery with cells from Inpow and reaches 100km/h in 7.4 seconds, while the 702km version has a 62.98kWh LFP battery with CATL cells and takes 6.9 seconds. An optional performance package cuts the longer-range version’s CLTC range to 600km. Charging from 30% to 80% takes 21 to 22 minutes.
The top version has Huawei’s chip-level architecture integrating drive and braking control, and EMB electro-mechanical brake-by-wire. The other four use a Onebox integrated braking system.
The Ray 7 is 4,960mm long, 1,900mm wide and 1,455mm tall on a 2,920mm wheelbase, with a drag coefficient of 0.22. Suspension is double wishbone at the front and five-link at the rear, and the 702km versions add adaptive dampers.
Lidar from RMB 133,800
The three lidar-equipped versions, from RMB 133,800, have navigation assistance on highways and city streets. They carry a Huawei 192-line lidar among 27 sensors, and Aion says the system shares technology with WeRide’s Level 4 robotaxis.
Inside, a 15.6-inch 2.5K central touchscreen runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P chip, with CarPlay and Huawei HiCar connectivity.
| CLTC range | Battery | 0–100km/h | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 530km | 45.58kWh LFP | 7.4s | RMB 123,800–133,800 |
| 702km | 62.98kWh LFP | 6.9s | RMB 133,800–153,800 |
