On September 8, 2025, IAA MOBILITY 2025 officially opened in Munich, Germany. GAC made a stunning debut with five flagship new energy models, unveiling its “GAC Solution” for the future of mobility, sharing the progress of its “European Market Plan,” and announcing the European launch of the AION V. GAC showcased its core strengths in “Top-tier Quality, Pioneering Technology, and Ecosystem Leadership”, presenting the latest achievements of China’s automotive industry to global audiences.
(Guest Group Photo at the IAA MOBILITY 2025 GAC Press Conference)
At the launch event, distinguished guests gathered to witness GAC’s milestone moment in Europe, including Wang Xia, Chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Automotive Sub-Council; Guo Fang, Consul and Head of the Economic and Commercial Department of Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Munich; Juergen Mindel, Managing Director of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA); Feng Xingya, Chairman and President of GAC Group; Wei Haigang, President of GAC INTERNATIONAL; and Zhang Fan, Chief Design Officer, Head of DESIGN of GAC Global.
(IAA MOBILITY 2025, GAC Booth Attracts Crowds of Guests, Media, and Visitors)
Driving the Future, the “GAC Solution” Outlines a Vision for Mobility
IAA MOBILITY, with a history more than 120 years, has transformed from a traditional auto show into a world-leading platform for mobility, widely recognized as a leading benchmark in automotive innovation and sustainable mobility. Under this year’s theme, “It’s All About Mobility,” Feng Xingya, Chairman and President of GAC Group, unveiled the company’s comprehensive vision for the future of mobility — the “GAC Solution.”
(Feng Xingya, Chairman and President of GAC Group, unveils the “GAC Solution” for the future of mobility)
“The ‘GAC Solution’ means top quality, smart technology, and green mobility. GAC’s vision for the future of mobility.” Feng Xingya stated. He highlighted that the “GAC Solution” responds to the industry’s century-long transformations, aiming to deliver a low-carbon, green, and intelligent mobility future for users around the world.
The “GAC Solution”, user needs form the foundation, while technological innovation serves as the driving force. GAC will continue to pursue a mobility lifestyle defined by “higher quality, smarter technology, and go greener”.
By leveraging partnerships with global leaders such as Toyota and Honda, alongside its own R&D achievements, GAC has established world-class manufacturing capabilities and a comprehensive multi-energy technology portfolio, delivering a high-quality matrix of EV and PHEV products that ensure dependable and superior mobility for users. In the field of intelligent mobility, GAC leverages its AI-driven “ADiGO” and the “X-SOUL Safety Protection System” for the purpose of advancing smart cockpit and intelligent driving technologies. The ultimate goal is to turn vehicles into companions that are both intelligent and emotionally engaging. Additionally, GAC has introduced the GOVY flying-car brand, pioneering integrated ground-to-air mobility. From environmentally friendly factories to green supply chains to integrated energy ecosystems, GAC actively advances the harmony between technology and nature, delivering intelligent mobility solutions that are both innovative and environmentally responsible.
Expanding the European Footprint, accelerating the “European Market Plan”
Since unveiling its “European Market Plan” at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, GAC has positioned Europe as a strategic core market; under the One GAC 2.0 framework, GAC embarks on a new phase of deep localization. Over the past year, GAC has made tangible progress in fulfilling its commitments and establishing a solid presence across the region.
(Wei Haigang, President of GAC INTERNATIONAL, shares the latest progress on the “European Market Plan”)
In terms of market expansion, GAC is accelerating its European expansion, with plans to enter Poland, Portugal, Finland, and other countries starting in September 2025, with the goal of achieving full coverage of the European market by 2028.
In terms of distribution development, GAC is strengthening collaborations with European partners and has already secured dozens of dealership outlets.
Regarding the service system, GAC has officially launched its European Spare Parts Distribution Center in the Netherlands, significantly improving parts supply efficiency. A localized technical support and service team has also been established, adhering to the “Service First, Customer First” principle, providing high-quality, full-scenario, and full-lifecycle services to European customers.
Meanwhile, GAC is actively developing an energy supply network across Europe, striving to establish a complete industrial ecosystem on the continent. GAC also plans to accelerate local production and advance the construction of technical R&D centers.
GAC is laying a solid foundation for its operations in Europe through a comprehensive approach encompassing market expansion, distribution development, service system building, and energy ecosystem construction. Wei Haigang, President of GAC INTERNATIONAL, commented: “GAC will commit to a long-term vision, focusing on European customers’ needs. The goal is in Europe, for Europe, building GAC into a high-quality, technologically advanced brand trusted by European consumers.”
New Model Launch, AION V to Be Delivered to Three European Countries within the Month
At IAA MOBILITY, GAC presented five flagship models, including the premium long-range intelligent all-electric SUV AION V, the smart lifestyle vehicle AION UT, and three models making their European debut: the luxury tech pure-electric SUV HYPTEC HL, the luxury intelligent plug-in hybrid MPV E9, and the family smart plug-in hybrid SUV GS7 PHEV. Additionally, GAC’s first mass-produced autonomous multirotor flying car, the GOVY AirCab, was exhibited on site, demonstrating GAC’s forward-looking approach to the low-altitude mobility ecosystem.
(AION V Marks GAC’s Official Entry into the European Market)
Among the five models, the AION V, GAC’s first global strategic model, officially enters the European market, and will begin deliveries this month to users in countries including Poland, Portugal, and Finland.
The AION V embodies core values, including “safe, green, smart, and comfortable,” designed to meet the needs of European family users. At IAA MOBILITY, GAC also set up an AION V experience zone, attracting large crowds of visitors and professionals for test drives. “This car is safe, green, smart, and comfortable, which exceeds my expectations for an electric vehicle,” said a German visitor after the test drive.
(The AION V achieves a Five-Star Safety Rating from Euro NCAP)
Many participants offered positive feedback on the AION V’s performance: in terms of safety, The AION V achieves a Five-Star Safety Rating from Euro NCAP and features a second-generation magazine battery designed not to ignite even under gunfire, providing comprehensive safety protection. On sustainability, it offers a WLTP range of 510 km and supports fast charging from 10% to 80% SOC in just 24 minutes, making eco-friendly travel efficient and convenient; in terms of intelligence, the smart cabin and leading driver-assist features enhance ease of use; and in comfort, the 2775 mm long wheelbase offers generous space and skin-friendly seats, ensuring a pleasant experience both daily and on long trips.
（AION V Interior）
To ensure a worry-free user experience, the AION V comes with an 8 year/160,000km vehicle warranty and an 8 year/200,000km battery warranty in the European market. In addition, GAC has partnered with Allianz Partners, a leading roadside assistance provider in Europe, to offer pan-European roadside assistance free of charge for three years, along with software-specific support services tailored for electric vehicles.
Beyond the AION V, the AION UT, an intelligent lifestyle vehicle tailored for the global market, also drew significant attention at the show. As another significant offering from GAC tailored for the European market, the AION UT is scheduled to officially launch in Europe in 2026, providing younger users with a more personalized and intelligent mobility option.
Three Pillars of Leadership, Reshaping the Landscape of the European Market
IAA MOBILITY marked another milestone for GAC in the European market, highlighting GAC’s comprehensive strengths across its “three leading” pillars for a global audience.
(GAC Booth Attracts Large Numbers of Global Media and Industry Professionals)
Top-tier Quality serves as the foundation of GAC’s presence in Europe. Through world-class manufacturing systems and rigorous quality standards, GAC consistently delivers reliable and trustworthy products to its users.
Pioneering Technology drives GAC’s sustainable growth. Leveraging a global R&D network spanning “three countries and five locations”, along with in-house cutting-edge technologies, GAC continues to make breakthroughs in key areas such as intelligent driving, smart cabins, and energy systems, opening new possibilities for the future of mobility.
Ecosystem Leadership provides strategic support for GAC’s competitiveness in the European market. By actively building green supply chains and a low-carbon industrial ecosystem, GAC promotes sustainable development and collaborative industry globalization, contributing a “Chinese approach” to the global transformation of the automotive sector.
(GAC Energy Ecology Display)
As a creator of low-carbon, green, and intelligent mobility for a better life, GAC will continue to uphold the principle of “In Europe, for Europe,” adhering to a long-term vision and the mode of win-win cooperation. Through pragmatic approaches and innovative solutions, GAC will collaborate closely with European partners to drive the deeper integration of green transformation and smart innovation, delivering more sustainable and valuable mobility experiences for the future, and writing a new chapter for “Smart Manufacturing from China” on the global stage.