This £36K, 300+ Mile EV Has a WHAT?!

£36K. 300+ miles. 180kW charging… and 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

Timestamps

0:00 The GAC Aion V
0:20 Ad Break
0:41 The GAC Brand
2:20 Specs
4:34 Frunk or no Frunk?!
6:00 Exterior Design
6:54 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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