GAC Aims To Battle Tesla With Its New Aion S Electric Vehicle
GAC Motors has announced its intention to beat Tesla by unveiling the new Aion S at the Guangzhou Motor Show. Set to be launched in China next year, the Aion S is an electric sedan that has been designed to provide customers with Tesla-like performance at a “reasonable price.” GAC was tight-lipped about specifics, but the model features an aerodynamic exterior with a drag coefficient of 0.245. The company says this is roughly the same as the Tesla Model 3. Besides being extremely aerodynamic, the Aion S features a fairly conventional front fascia with a slender grille that is flanked by LED headlights. Further below, we can see large air intakes which appear to be just for show. Moving further back, the Aion S has stylish wheels and an available solar roof. The model also has LED taillights and black accents that cut through the C-pillars. While GAC didn’t mention performance specifications, the company confirmed the car will have a range in excess of 310 miles (500 ...