Aion V: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Aion V buyer’s main choice is between the first-generation battery variants and the more recent second-generation EV versions. The first generation, produced from April 2020, offers AT 60 kWh, AT 70 kWh, and AT 80 kWh versions. All three have identical output—184 hp (135 kW) and 350 Nm—but their recorded kerb weights differ.
The Aion V buyer’s main choice is between the first-generation battery variants and the more recent second-generation EV versions. The first generation, produced from April 2020, offers AT 60 kWh, AT 70 kWh, and AT 80 kWh versions. All three have identical output—184 hp (135 kW) and 350 Nm—but their recorded kerb weights differ. The second generation, produced from July 2024, offers two versions both named EV: one develops 184 hp (135 kW), while the other produces 204 hp (150 kW) and 244 Nm. Every listed Aion V is an Electro, FWD, SUV 5-doors with an Automatic, 1-speed transmission. Based strictly on the available specifications, the first-generation AT 60 kWh has the best recorded weight-to-power ratio, while the second-generation 204 hp EV is the clear choice when maximum power and measured performance matter most.
Aion V generations: what changed?
The first-generation Aion V has been produced since April 2020 as an SUV 5-doors and includes three versions: AT 60 kWh, AT 70 kWh, and AT 80 kWh. Each version delivers 184 hp (135 kW) and 350 Nm through an Automatic, 1-speed transmission and FWD. The three versions also share 160 mm of ground clearance, independent spring suspension at both ends, ventilated front disc brakes, and rear disc brakes. The principal differences recorded here are battery designation and kerb weight: AT 60 kWh weighs 1,725 kg, whereas AT 70 kWh and AT 80 kWh each weigh 1,860 kg.
The second-generation Aion V has been produced since July 2024, also as an SUV 5-doors, with two versions both named EV. The 184 hp (135 kW) EV has no measured torque figure in the supplied specifications. The 204 hp (150 kW) EV produces 244 Nm, reaches 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds, and has a top speed of 160 km/h. Second-generation models retain independent spring front suspension but use semi-independent spring rear suspension. For the 204 hp EV, gross weight is 2,280 kg and ground clearance is 171 mm; those measurements are not measured for the 184 hp EV.
Compared with the first generation’s 184 hp versions, the second-generation 204 hp EV adds 20 hp and 15 kW. Its recorded ground clearance of 171 mm is 11 mm greater than the 160 mm figure shared by all first-generation versions. Torque does not rise, however: the 204 hp EV’s 244 Nm is 106 Nm below the 350 Nm listed for each first-generation version.
Aion V engine and specs comparison
Because the Aion V is Electro, engine displacement, cylinder count, cylinder layout, and boost do not have measured values in the supplied data. They are shown as “not measured” rather than inferred.
| Generation and version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 generation — AT 60 kWh | 184 hp / 135 kW | 350 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | Automatic, 1-speed | FWD |
| 1 generation — AT 70 kWh | 184 hp / 135 kW | 350 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | Automatic, 1-speed | FWD |
| 1 generation — AT 80 kWh | 184 hp / 135 kW | 350 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | Automatic, 1-speed | FWD |
| 2 generation — EV, 184 hp | 184 hp / 135 kW | not measured | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | Automatic, 1-speed | FWD |
| 2 generation — EV, 204 hp | 204 hp / 150 kW | 244 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | Automatic, 1-speed | FWD |
Power per litre cannot be calculated for any version because displacement is not measured. The version names AT 60 kWh, AT 70 kWh, and AT 80 kWh identify different first-generation choices, but the supplied data does not contain driving range, charging time, or energy-consumption measurements. The battery designation alone therefore cannot establish which one travels farther or charges faster.
Aion V performance, economy, and mpg
The second-generation EV with 204 hp is the only version with measured acceleration and maximum-speed figures. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and reaches 160 km/h. Acceleration and top speed are not measured for the first-generation AT 60 kWh, AT 70 kWh, or AT 80 kWh, and they are also not measured for the second-generation 184 hp EV.
| Generation and version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 generation — AT 60 kWh | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 |
| 1 generation — AT 70 kWh | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 |
| 1 generation — AT 80 kWh | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 |
| 2 generation — EV, 184 hp | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 |
| 2 generation — EV, 204 hp | 7.9 seconds | 160 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 |
Fuel consumption, energy consumption, and mpg are not measured for any version. That prevents a numerical economy comparison between the battery variants or generations. A recorded CO₂ value of 0 applies to every listed version, but it should not be used to invent an mpg or electricity-consumption result.
Aion V dimensions, weight, and ground clearance
Length, width, wheelbase, tank capacity, and wheel sizes are not measured for any listed Aion V version. The available size-related comparison is limited to weight and ground clearance.
| Generation and version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 generation — AT 60 kWh | 1,725 kg | not measured | 160 mm | not measured | not measured |
| 1 generation — AT 70 kWh | 1,860 kg | not measured | 160 mm | not measured | not measured |
| 1 generation — AT 80 kWh | 1,860 kg | not measured | 160 mm | not measured | not measured |
| 2 generation — EV, 184 hp | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 2 generation — EV, 204 hp | not measured | 2,280 kg | 171 mm | not measured | not measured |
Among versions with both kerb weight and horsepower recorded, AT 60 kWh carries 9.38 kg per hp. AT 70 kWh and AT 80 kWh each carry 10.11 kg per hp. The AT 60 kWh is therefore 135 kg lighter than either of the other first-generation variants and carries 0.73 kg less per hp.
A weight-per-horsepower calculation is not possible for either second-generation EV because kerb weight is not measured. The 2,280 kg figure for the 204 hp EV is gross weight, so comparing it directly with first-generation kerb weights would not be a like-for-like calculation.
Which Aion V version should you choose?
Choose the first-generation AT 60 kWh if your priority is the strongest specification-based power-to-weight case among versions with complete kerb-weight data. It matches the AT 70 kWh and AT 80 kWh at 184 hp, 135 kW, and 350 Nm, yet weighs 135 kg less. Its 9.38 kg-per-hp ratio is also better than their shared 10.11 kg-per-hp result. The trade-off cannot be quantified from these data because range, charging performance, and energy consumption are not measured.
Choose the first-generation AT 70 kWh over AT 60 kWh only if the 70 kWh designation itself suits your buying criteria. The recorded mechanical specifications offer no power, torque, clearance, suspension, brake, or transmission advantage: both have 184 hp, 350 Nm, 160 mm clearance, Automatic, 1-speed transmission, and FWD. AT 70 kWh is 135 kg heavier. Without price, range, or charging figures, the supplied data cannot show what any extra money would buy.
The same limitation applies to AT 80 kWh. It has exactly the same recorded 184 hp, 350 Nm, 1,860 kg kerb weight, and 160 mm clearance as AT 70 kWh. On the available numbers, neither version has a measurable performance or weight advantage over the other. A purchasing decision between them requires information not present here, particularly price, range, and charging specifications.
Choose the second-generation EV with 204 hp if you want the most powerful Aion V listed and the only version with measured performance. It offers 20 hp and 15 kW more than every 184 hp alternative, along with a measured 7.9-second 0–100 km/h time and 160 km/h top speed. Its 171 mm clearance is also 11 mm greater than the first-generation figure. Buyers should note that its recorded 244 Nm is 106 Nm lower than the 350 Nm of the first-generation versions.
The second-generation EV with 184 hp is harder to recommend from specification data alone. It matches the first-generation versions at 184 hp and 135 kW, but its torque, acceleration, maximum speed, kerb weight, gross weight, and ground clearance are not measured. It may suit a buyer who specifically wants the second generation, yet the supplied figures do not prove a numerical performance, economy, or weight advantage.
Overall, AT 60 kWh is the evidence-based choice for the best recorded kerb-weight-to-power ratio, while the 204 hp EV is the choice for greater power, measured acceleration, measured top speed, and greater recorded clearance. AT 70 kWh and AT 80 kWh cannot justify a preference over one another using the available figures, and no version can be ranked by price, range, charging speed, or energy economy because those values are not measured.