GAC Aion has launched the Ray 7 in China, introducing a new electric fastback sedan aimed at younger buyers. Prices start at RMB 123,800 (approximately RM67,000), with limited-time launch prices from RMB 114,700 (approximately RM62,000).
The Ray 7 went on sale on 12 November with five variants. Their regular prices range from RMB 123,800 to RMB 153,800 (approximately RM67,000 to RM83,000). These prices are RMB 5,000 lower than the pre-sale prices announced on 17 October.
The model is the first in Aion’s new Ray series and the first to feature the brand’s new logo.
Huawei Electric Motor and Battery Options
The Ray 7 uses a Huawei DriveONE rear motor producing 180kW and 235Nm. Buyers can choose between two battery options, both using LFP chemistry.
The 530km version uses a 45.58kWh battery supplied by Inpow. It accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.
The longer-range version has a 62.98kWh battery supplied by CATL. It offers a claimed CLTC range of 702km and completes the same acceleration run in 6.9 seconds.
An optional performance package reduces the longer-range version’s CLTC range to 600km. Charging from 30% to 80% takes between 21 and 22 minutes.
Huawei Braking and Driver Assistance
The top variant features Huawei’s chip-level architecture, which integrates drive and braking control. It also uses an electro-mechanical brake-by-wire system.
The other four variants use a Onebox integrated braking system.
Three versions, priced from RMB 133,800 (approximately RM72,000), come with lidar-based driver assistance. Their systems support navigation assistance on highways and city streets.
The equipment includes a Huawei 192-line lidar and a total of 27 sensors. Aion says the system shares technology with WeRide’s Level 4 robotaxis.
Dimensions and Interior Equipment
The Ray 7 measures 4,960mm long, 1,900mm wide and 1,455mm tall. Its wheelbase measures 2,920mm, while its drag coefficient is 0.22.
Suspension consists of a double-wishbone setup at the front and a five-link arrangement at the rear. The 702km versions also receive adaptive dampers.
Inside, the sedan gets a 15.6-inch 2.5K central touchscreen powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8295P processor. Connectivity features include Apple CarPlay and Huawei HiCar.
Could It Come To Malaysia?
The Ray 7’s launch raises the possibility of another GAC electric model entering the Malaysian market. Tan Chong Motor Holdings is GAC’s local partner, with the potential for local assembly worth watching.
However, no Malaysian launch or local assembly plans for the Ray 7 have been confirmed.
