CATL, GAC Aion, JD.com Introduce Affordable UT Super EV with Battery-Swapping

On November 9, the AION UT Super—dubbed the "People’s Great Car"—made its official debut. Co-developed by CATL, JD.com, and GAC Group, the model offers two purchase plans: battery leasing and full-vehicle purchase. With the battery-leasing option, the starting price is just RMB 49,900, making premium EVs more accessible.

The AION UT Super combines CATL’s advanced battery and swap ecosystem, JD.com’s strengths in e-commerce and user insights, and GAC’s automotive manufacturing expertise. Thanks to Choco-Swap technology, the car delivers a 500-km range and supports ultra-fast battery swaps in just 99 seconds. It tackles common EV concerns such as slow charging, high upfront cost, and battery degradation, offering a smarter, more economical mobility alternative.

Additionally, CATL’s Naxtra sodium-ion battery is set to debut in Choco-Swap compatible models by 2026.

Early buyers can enjoy multiple benefits, including subsidies, added value, and price protection. The first 15,000 customers receive a cash rebate of RMB 2,000–4,000, while the first 1,000 JD PLUS members get an extra RMB 2,500 e-gift card. A limited-time battery rental discount is also available: orders placed before December 8 qualify for a reduced monthly rental of RMB 399, down from RMB 499. JD PLUS members also receive 100 complimentary Choco-Swap service vouchers. A 180-day price guarantee ensures buyers are refunded ten times the price difference if the model’s cost drops within six months of purchase.

To support the system, a nationwide battery-swap network is expanding rapidly. On November 8, the 800th Choco-Swap station launched near Xi’an’s Daming Palace. Plans include 1,000 stations across 45 Chinese cities by 2025, over 2,500 across 120 cities by 2026, and a long-term goal of 30,000 stations.

The "People’s Great Car" represents a deep integration of CATL, JD.com, and GAC’s core capabilities. This three-party collaboration creates a one-stop consumption model for EV buyers, delivering greater transparency and convenience across the vehicle purchase, usage, and service lifecycle.

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Last Update:2025-11-13 09:21:01