GAC EAN Electric Vehicle Arrives at Indonesian Port

A large number of Chinese cars have recently entered the Indonesian market, with many new brands from the country competing to sell their products, including battery-based electric, hybrid or internal combustion vehicles.The latest is the Guangzhou Aion Y Plus, an electric car from China that came to Indonesia through a partnership with Indomobil Group.The electric crossover officially goes on sale in June 2024, and while there is no information yet on the number of orders for the Aion Y Plus within about three months of its official sale in Indonesia, or the car's buyers, 600 of the Chinese EVs have already arrived at Indonesian ports.Aion Indonesia's CEO said the entire delivery process of this electric vehicle (EV) is a clear demonstration of Aion's commitment to meeting consumer expectations, especially in Indonesia, is clearly demonstrated by the fact that the Aion Y Plus is priced at Rp 415 million for the Exclusive model and Rp 475 million for the Premium model, which means that this new EV is cheaper than competitors such as the BYD Atto 3 or the Chery Omoda E5, which are priced at Rp 500 million. The crossover EV has a futuristic design, with the most striking parts being the wing-like main lights, also known as the big angel wing eyes, and the skyline-through taillights. In terms of dimensions, the EV measures 4,535 millimeters in length, 1,870 millimeters in width, 1,650 millimeters in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,750 millimeters at the front and rear wheels, which means that it is comparable in size to the standard versions of the Chery Omoda E5 and the BYD Atto 3.

In terms of safety features, the electric car, which is still imported from China, is equipped with ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System), which has six advanced features that read driver behavior, road markings and objects. 360-degree camera support makes parking easier for the driver, and there are 32 colors of ambient lighting inside the car, which changes color according to the rhythm of the music from the entertainment system, and a panoramic sunroof that Adding to the impression of luxury, the Aion Y Plus also comes with voice command functionality, as well as remote command and navigation systems via the Internet. A unique feature is that the front seats can be flattened to 180 degrees like a large mattress. The embedded battery is called magazine 2.0 and the Exclusive version has a capacity of 50.66kWh and a range of 410km. the Premium model is more powerful at 63.2kWh and has a range of 490km. The battery comes with a cooling system and the charging port supports unidirectional power, i.e. DC in CCS2 format. In terms of performance, despite the difference in battery capacity, both models have similar power of 150 hp and 225 Nm of torque.