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10 August 2026

One of Australia's most affordable electric hatchbacks will soon be even cheaper

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One of Australia's most affordable electric hatchbacks will soon be even cheaper

GAC Australia has confirmed its Aion UT electric hatch lineup will be joined by a cheaper, shorter-range entry-level variant before the end of 2026.

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