Born from decades of automotive expertise, AION is the electrified car brand from long-established Chinese car manufacturer GAC.

Offering exceptional design, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable innovation, AION arrives in Greece through a strategic partnership with Inchcape, the world’s leading automotive distributor. This arrival promises to raise the bar of expectations for what electric vehicles can deliver. From the production line to the final vehicle, AION doesn’t just follow trends—it sets a new standard. A standard built to stand the test of time.

The first steps of Guangzhou Auto

1954

GAC started life as Guangzhou Bus Repair Factory, building wooden and metal buses – the birth of the city's proud automotive industry.

From public transport to passenger vehicles

1960s–1970s

GAC expands from buses into trucks in the 60s and 70s with passenger cars in the early 70s.

Global partnership, global standards

1985

GAC’s Guangzhou Peugeot joint venture marks a turning point, putting Guangzhou on the global automotive map when it starts producing the Peugeot 504 and 505.

The modern GAC Group is formed

1990s–2000s

The GAC Group further solidifies its global credentials by establishing design studios in Milan and a California-based R&D centre, alongside collaborations with Honda, Toyota and Mitsubishi.

AION is born

2017

GAC New Energy is established, and AION launches as a dedicated electrified vehicle brand. Soon after, GAC AION becomes an independent operation, focused on intelligent, high-quality EVs.

Scaling the new standard

2021

AION becomes the fastest brand to reach 1 million sales in China, while accelerating EV innovation with advanced battery technology, ultra-fast charging and dedicated smart factories.

 

 

Setting a new standard in Greece

2025

Here is the translation into English, refined to maintain a professional and premium tone: "Under the guidance of Inchcape Hellas, AION has dynamically established its presence in the Greek market following its launch in late 2025. AION vehicles combine cutting-edge electric vehicle technology with Austrian precision, as they are manufactured at the Magna Steyr facilities in Graz, offering a new, elevated ownership experience that meets the highest expectations.