GAC to Launch Aion RT Battery Swap Version on 8 April

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer GAC is reportedly set to launch the battery swap version of the Aion RT sedan on 8 April 2026. According to a report from Carnewschina on Tuesday local time, this model is claimed to enable battery swapping in just 99 seconds, making it one of the fastest swap systems in the current industry. It is understood that the battery swap version of the Aion RT is part of the further development of the electric sedan model, which was previously marketed in China. The introduction of this variant represents GAC Aion’s effort to expand energy charging technology options for electric vehicle consumers. This system allows the vehicle’s battery to be automatically replaced at dedicated stations without waiting for the charging process. In addition to supporting battery swap technology, the Aion RT remains compatible with conventional charging methods. This provides flexibility for users to choose between charging or battery swapping according to their needs. For the battery system, all current variants come standard with a magazine-type lithium iron phosphate (LFP) 2.0 battery pack supplied by CATL. Depending on the configuration, the battery capacity is 55.1 kWh and 68.1 kWh, corresponding to CLTC ranges of 520 km and 650 km respectively. As a reference, the current Aion RT lineup consists of four models available at prices ranging from 99,800 to 123,800 yuan (14,500 to 17,900 USD) or approximately Rp246 million to Rp304 million.