Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Amazing value AND 300+ miles. 180kW charging… plus a built-in freezer?! 🍦⚡
In this episode Sarah Aubrey (@ElectrifyThis ) and Tom Gan (@LudicrousFeed ) get an early look at the GAC Aion V, a mid-size electric SUV that is coming to the UK (available to pre-order from 23 April 2026).
Known as the “Chinese Toyota,” GAC have ensured that the Aion V arrives British-proofed with suspension tuned for UK roads, improved repairability, and a competitive starting price.
But the real question, is it any good?!
From rapid 180kW charging and a 300+ mile range, to one of the most unusual features we’ve ever tested (yes… the freezer), we put it through its paces to see if this could be a genuine EV bargain or another buzzy newcomer.
⚡ Key Specs:
Starting price: £36,450
Battery: 75.26 kWh (LFP)
Range: ~317 miles (WLTP)
DC charging: up to 180kW
00:00 The GAC Aion V
00:20 Ad Break
00:41 The GAC Brand
02:20 Specs
04:34 Frunk or no Frunk?!
06:00 Exterior Design
06:54 Interior - a fridge?!
10:32 ADAS, a little chatty?!
12:40 The Boot
14:28 Seat fold
15:05 Value for money?
16:11 Concluding thoughts
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Amazing value AND 300+ miles. 180kW charging… plus a built-in freezer?! 🍦⚡
In this episode Sarah Aubrey (@ElectrifyThis ) and Tom Gan (@LudicrousFeed ) get an early look at the GAC Aion V, a mid-size electric SUV that is coming to the UK (available to pre-order from 23 April 2026).
Known as the “Chinese Toyota,” GAC have ensured that the Aion V arrives British-proofed with suspension tuned for UK roads, improved repairability, and a competitive starting price.
But the real question, is it any good?!
From rapid 180kW charging and a 300+ mile range, to one of the most unusual features we’ve ever tested (yes… the freezer), we put it through its paces to see if this could be a genuine EV bargain or another buzzy newcomer.
⚡ Key Specs:
Starting price: £36,450
Battery: 75.26 kWh (LFP)
Range: ~317 miles (WLTP)
DC charging: up to 180kW
00:00 The GAC Aion V
00:20 Ad Break
00:41 The GAC Brand
02:20 Specs
04:34 Frunk or no Frunk?!
06:00 Exterior Design
06:54 Interior - a fridge?!
10:32 ADAS, a little chatty?!
12:40 The Boot
14:28 Seat fold
15:05 Value for money?
16:11 Concluding thoughts
Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show
Check out our sister channel Everything Electric TECH: youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow
Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff
Become an Everything Electric Patreon: patreon.com/fullychargedshow
Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above
Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : buff.ly/2GybGt0
Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/
Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show
Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric
To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show
EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026
EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026
EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026
EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026
#fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electricvehiclesuk #ElectricCars #EV #ElectricSUV #EVReview #CarReview
#EVUK #ElectricCarUK #AffordableEV #BestEV2026
#GACAionV #AionV #ChineseEV #TeslaAlternative
#300MileRange #FastCharging
