Analyzing UT's AION Technology, Operational Costs Can Save Up IDR 16 Million per Year

TANGERANG - The AION UT is an electric hatchback that combines the latest technology and the most comprehensive safety features in its class. Furthermore, this electric car offers significant savings of up to tens of millions for its owners.

The AION UT is equipped with a Qualcomm SA8155P processor, a high-end chip commonly used in luxury cars. This processor is capable of processing up to 105,000 commands per second, resulting in highly responsive and stable system performance.

The infotainment system is supported by a 14.6-inch main touchscreen and a sharp and smooth 8.8-inch LCD panel, which supports Spotify, Wireless Apple CarPlay, and soon Android Auto. For navigation, this car uses 3D HERE Maps.

The user experience is also enhanced by the Voice Over System, which can be activated from any seat by simply saying "Hello Baby," without needing to touch the screen. Meanwhile, the AION App allows drivers to control the car remotely, from checking the battery status, turning on the AC, locking the doors, and even tracking the vehicle's location.

In terms of safety, the AION UT performs exceptionally well. This car uses an LFP battery with Magazine Battery cell-to-pack technology, which has been proven safe and fire-free in over one million units worldwide.

The charging process is also very fast, from 30 to 80 percent in just 24 minutes. The body structure is reinforced with 71 percent high-strength steel and has passed rigorous crash tests, even earning a 5-star rating from C-NCAP.

Furthermore, the AION UT is equipped with active safety features such as ADAS Level 2, 2.1-meter-long curtain airbags, the Bosch One Box advanced braking system, a 360-degree camera, and front and rear automatic braking.

In terms of performance, the AION UT is available in two variants: Standard with a 44.1 kWh battery and a range of up to 400 km (NEDC), and Premium with a 60 kWh battery and a range of up to 500 km. This car is priced at under IDR 330 million at GIIAS 2025, with pre-booking prices starting at GIIAS 2025.

Savings of Tens of Millions

In a presentation session at the latest automotive event, Iqbal Taufiqurrahman, Product Planning and Strategy Director for GAC Aion Indomobil, presented a comparison of the Aion UT's operating costs with those of a gasoline-powered car.

"The total operating cost savings for the Aion UT with home charging reaches IDR 11,610,832 per year," he said when met on Monday, July 28.

This calculation is based on a daily distance traveled of 50 km, which is the average daily requirement for urban users. A conventional car requires approximately IDR 33,333 per day for fuel, while the Aion UT only requires IDR 9,692 per day for electricity for the same distance.

On an annual basis, a gasoline-powered car costs approximately IDR 16.5 million, including fuel, service, and taxes. On the other hand, the Aion UT only costs around IDR 4.88 million, including household electricity costs, annual service, and electric vehicle tax.

"Maintenance for an electric car is much simpler and more economical than for an internal combustion engine," Iqbal added.