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Forget the Renault 5? Meet the Aion UT

Satisfy the Aion UT, a new electric hatchback from China that could shake up the ₤ 30,000 EV market.

Larger than a Renault 5 but smaller than a VW ID.3, the Aion UT integrates a 60kWh LFP battery with a declared 268-mile WLTP variety, 201hp and a 0-62mph time of simply 7.3 seconds.

However the numbers aren't the most intriguing feature of it. The UT has a remarkably big 440-litre boot, loads of rear-seat area and an extremely generous basic specification. And then there's Aion's rather outstanding "Excellent 8" ownership bundle, including an eight-year/100,000- mile guarantee, 8 years of servicing and roadside help, plus 8 years of MOT cover.

So can this newbie take on the Renault 5, Renault 4, MG4, BYD Atto 2, Kia EV2 and Cupra Raval? And who exactly is Aion?

Join Vicky as she takes a first look at the Aion UT and discover why this could be among the most intriguing brand-new affordable EVs of 2026.
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Introduction. 01:07 What is the Aion UT. 03:25 Battery Tech. 04:15 Interior. 07:20 Rear seats.

09:06 Boot.
10:18 Powertrain. 10:46 The Excellent 8.
12:08 Security.
12:34 Pricing.
12:46 Decision.

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48 responses to “Forget the Renault 5? Meet the Aion UT”

  1. @JjaysYoutube Avatar
    @JjaysYoutube

    Looks like a decent sized hatchback, really well spec’d, the outside a little bland, however the interior looks great, better than a lot of it’s competition in a lot of ways.

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    1. @Alessandro--- Avatar
      @Alessandro—

      Reminds me a lot of the 4-door Smart — doesn’t take styling risks.

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    2. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      Yup, the interior really is pretty impressive.

      Reply
  2. @stevenjones916 Avatar
    @stevenjones916

    Bring on the performance version, the UTI.

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    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      Hopefully comes with free cranberry juice…

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    2. @Alessandro--- Avatar
      @Alessandro—

      Best Comment so far (45 minutes)

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    3. @charleshulsey3103 Avatar
      @charleshulsey3103

      😂

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    4. @masterofthepinkside Avatar
      @masterofthepinkside

      having had one (which as male is not meant to happen and they said I’d be in hospital if I got another within 15 years)… you definitely don’/t want a UTI

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    5. @Tsubadai Avatar
      @Tsubadai

      Can we call it the Thrush?

      Reply
  3. @troylqy Avatar
    @troylqy

    You may not have heard of GAC, but once in a while, your Honda Jazz in the UK is made by them.

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    1. @concinnus Avatar
      @concinnus

      I wanna pronounce it Gack, which sounds like a brightly colored kids’ putty that’s dodging a trademark on “Slime”.

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    2. @amalka_ari Avatar
      @amalka_ari

      This does looks like a Honda Jazz (GP5)

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    3. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      @concinnus 😂

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    4. @drxoomg Avatar
      @drxoomg

      GAC was a former bicycle manufacturer and for decades a manufacturer of Mobylette in Spain.

      Reply
    5. @colinrobinson7869 Avatar
      @colinrobinson7869

      ​@drxoomgdouble brownie points for that bit of pub quiz knowledge 😊

      Reply
  4. @woodenravine Avatar
    @woodenravine

    £30k?? The new geely ex2 starts at £20k, and the renault 4, ID cross, epiq, e2008 etc etc are cheaper cars from established manufacturers. If Chinese companies want market share they need to undercut on pricing.

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    1. @MrAndreCoutinho Avatar
      @MrAndreCoutinho

      it’s pricier, but this offers way better value than the geely ex2.

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    2. @alexanderstefanov6474 Avatar
      @alexanderstefanov6474

      Exactly, the new EVs from Europe and Korea will always beat them if they price their cars to compete with them, they need to be undercutting them by at least 20%. Fact is a brand pre registered Kia EV2 is about 22k EUR now in the EU. Why would I buy a Chinese car when I could have a very polished product from a proven legacy brand with a reputation for reliability and huge service network?

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    3. @sargfowler9603 Avatar
      @sargfowler9603

      Probably won’t be that price after a few months and people shouldn’t be buying it with cash, so PCP matters more.
      But I do agree, some of these Chinese cars are really expensive!

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    4. @stefanomcc77 Avatar
      @stefanomcc77

      @alexanderstefanov6474 dunno where you are, but ev2 in italy start from 30k€ and with a 42kwh battery for base model, the second trim (out of 4) with 61kwh battery is 38k, honestly way too much for that ugly cube.

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    5. @santostv. Avatar
      @santostv.

      @alexanderstefanov6474 ev 2 is 28k€ in Portugal for base model, besides byd,mg,leapmotor via Stellantis most Chinese brands will disappear from the European market.

      Reply
  5. @grahammcdonald Avatar
    @grahammcdonald

    The ID.3 and the Model 3 had a baby.
    And she’s a BeaUT

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  6. @RonnieLDrake Avatar
    @RonnieLDrake

    exterior looks of chinese cars normally look too busy or “inspired” by other models. This one actually looks alright

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  7. @urbanstrencan Avatar
    @urbanstrencan

    This UT gives me vibes design vise, mix Suzuki Swift/Fiat 600😊😅
    Definitely interesting package, just don’t know how it will do with unknown name and that Chinese interior 🤔.
    Are you getting new XPENG L03 in UK, here in Slovenia made quite a stir on EV market.
    Vicky great video

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  8. @Mr_Kenneth Avatar
    @Mr_Kenneth

    Nah, a Renault 5 passed me the other day, first electric one I’ve seen and it looks fantastic

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    1. @johnthemagnificent7022 Avatar
      @johnthemagnificent7022

      😮 Fantastic? You need specsavers 😂

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    2. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      it’s so good, isn’t it! We suspect that it’ll be a very different buyer looking at a Renault 5 or Aion UT, but at the price, the comparison has to be made!

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    3. @phil7626 Avatar
      @phil7626

      They do. And lots of people have gone for yellow, over the boring colours too 😁

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    4. @Jonty60 Avatar
      @Jonty60

      Sit in one, then you’ll change your mind.

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    5. @Sjalabais Avatar
      @Sjalabais

      It looks amazing, but is bad at all car things.

      Reply
  9. @cmsvmylo Avatar
    @cmsvmylo

    This car is available for a few months now in Greece in two trims. Premium and luxury. The luxury one, apart from the panoramic roof and a few other things, it also includes ventilated driver’s seat, which I don’t think any other car in this category offers. They go for 25000 and 27000 euros respectively.

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  10. @carvalhoguilherme Avatar
    @carvalhoguilherme

    Vicky has been spending way too much time with Nicola! 😅 Loving it❤🎉😊

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    1. @Mcguppy Avatar
      @Mcguppy

      Nicola doesn’t have the focal fry luckily. I can’t listen to Vicky for too long

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    2. @sharah83 Avatar
      @sharah83

      Was thinking the same thing 😊👍

      Reply
  11. @sparkiepaul1 Avatar
    @sparkiepaul1

    It’s been out in Australia for months, so yes, I did know what it is as 4 friends have one. They’re very cheap here, but the quality is much better than all the other Chinese manufacturers inc BYD, it has lots of room inside. It’s the Nissan Micra of old (older people who don;t care how a car drives or looks, it just needs to get from A to B reliably. Looks very similar to the Geely EX2 (frumpy), yet it was designed in Italy, something I should have thought Italy would not be proud of.

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    1. @JIM-ot4ws Avatar
      @JIM-ot4ws

      I agree. I love the discontinued Ora 3 the most. I sat in one and it felt premium, funky and roomy. But it had a tiny boot and no rear wiper, which did not impress, it did not sell and it has been withdrawn.

      The new Ora 5 is nowhere as nice, has an odd snowplough-looking front grill and nothing to excite with exterior and interior colours… whereas the Ora 3 had 2 tone interiors and beautiful exterior colours.

      There is a new Ora 5 hatch coming out soon. I hope it is like the Ora 3 but with rear wiper, space for spare wheel and bigger boot… 🙏

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  12. @marcakko2010 Avatar
    @marcakko2010

    The Great 8 sounds good with the after care and no hassle, Would be nice if other companies go this way .
    No maintenance , mot service worries for 8 years this would make you more willing to keep the car the full 8 years rather than changing say Every 3-5 years .

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  13. @bigt9044 Avatar
    @bigt9044

    An informative review without excessive goofing-around….more reviews by this presenter would be welcome…

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    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      Glad you liked it, and thanks for the comment.

      Reply
  14. @2011ppower Avatar
    @2011ppower

    Plus point… rear wiper😁

    Reply
  15. @pcr8918 Avatar
    @pcr8918

    Impressed by your recall of rivals.

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  16. @dalroth10 Avatar
    @dalroth10

    A very interesting new car and I think it will appeal to a lot of drivers. Interior space in the back looks enormous and the boot is plenty big enough for this class of car. The “Great 8” is an excellent idea and will probably appeal to those who want to just buy and have a reliable, fuss free, car for a long period.

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  17. @LeeOades Avatar
    @LeeOades

    Just to balance a few of the commenters hating on Vicky in here – Vicky, you’re awesome! I’ve been watching you for years and years. I was gutted when you disappeared from an old channel and was chuffed when you were unveiled as part of the Electrifying team! Great review as always!

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    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      Glad you like it!

      Reply
    2. @Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars Avatar
      @Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars

      @Electrifyingcom Years and Years and Years…kinda back-handed compliment there.😆

      Reply
  18. @martingill6996 Avatar
    @martingill6996

    You can’t deny that it’s an incredible package with the 8 year warranty mot, breakdown cover and servicing 😮

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  19. @presterjohn71 Avatar
    @presterjohn71

    Good to see VP back in front of the camera. She’s my favourite.

    Reply
  20. @giuliostanga2185 Avatar
    @giuliostanga2185

    Rivals currently on sale in UK in no particular order:
    Geely ex2
    Id polo
    Id3
    Id cross
    Cupra raval
    Cubra born
    Audi a2
    Skoda epiq
    Skoda elroq
    E208
    E2008
    Puma
    Ioniq3
    Inster
    Kona
    B05
    600e
    Ev2
    Ev3
    Ev4
    E-niro
    Atto2
    Atto3
    Dolphin
    Mg4
    Mg4 urban
    Ex30
    Ex40
    Countryman
    Aceman
    iX1
    Astra
    Mokka
    Corsa
    Frontera
    Leaf
    Deepal s05
    Citroen eC3
    Grande panda
    Renault 4
    Renault 5
    Renault megane
    Suzuki evitara
    Toyota urban cruiser
    Omoda e5
    Smart #1
    Alfa junior
    EQA
    GLA ev
    Jeep avenger
    DS3
    Mind blowing how many options isn’t it!
    Source: evdb

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