GAC Aion Adds Philippine Automotive Market, Challenges Old Players' Dominance

JAKARTA - The fight in the Southeast Asian electric car market is getting fiercer. This time, GAC Aion, one of the leading electric car brands from China, officially hit the Philippine market. With the opening of the first dealer in Makati, the Philippine business center, GAC Aion is ready to compete with other well-known automotive brands.

The Philippines, with the government's support for electric vehicles, has become a fertile ground for EV industry growth. GAC Aion sees great potential in this country and is ready to present innovative electric mobility solutions.

"We are very optimistic about the Philippine market outlook," said Rongbo Kim, head of company sales for Southeast Asia, citing CNevpost, Friday, September 20.

"With high-quality products and a wide network of services, we believe we can meet the needs of Filipino consumers for electric vehicles," he added.

One of the models introduced in the Philippines is Aion Y Plus, a compact SUV that has also been marketed in Indonesia.

With futuristic designs, advanced features such as i-pedal and ADAS level 2, as well as impressive coverage, Aion Y Plus is ready to captivate Filipino consumers.