【Car Media丨New Car】It's trending! The lidar track is stirring up a "high-level intelligent driving" trend, and lidar continues to enjoy the dividends of urban NOA (an advanced driver assistance system that can provide drivers with functions such as automatic navigation assistance, thereby improving driving comfort, convenience, and safety). So, at this stage, an intelligent driving system without lidar is too embarrassing to even mention!
But someone might say: hey, doesn't an intelligent driving system with lidar have to be expensive? In fact, under extreme price requirements, lidar needs to penetrate into models below 250,000 yuan, and the pressure is enormous.
However, at the 2024 Chengdu International Auto Show, the key elements of intelligent driving competition are undergoing sudden changes. GAC Aion brought an unprecedented "grand feast for popularizing high-level intelligent driving." After Aion released the Aion V, the world's only model under 190,000 yuan to achieve mapless NDA, in July, this time it even more stunningly launched the 169,800 yuan 520 Lidar Edition, building its own "moat for high-level equal rights."
Aion wants to be the popularizer of high-level intelligent driving, making million-level intelligent driving within reach
Aion has always been committed to becoming the popularizer of high-level intelligent driving, making million-level intelligent driving experiences within reach. At present, the penetration rate of the new energy vehicle market has crossed the 50% mark, and the industry generally agrees that the widespread application of "high-level intelligent driving" will become the second growth pole driving the development of new energy vehicles. However, the reality is that the penetration rate of high-level intelligent driving at L2++ and above is only 6%, and the main bottleneck is that high-level intelligent driving models are usually expensive, deterring many consumers.
As a leader in the new energy vehicle industry, Aion firmly believes that high-level intelligent driving technology should be shared by a broader population, and the power of technology should benefit those who yearn for it. In particular, the hot sales of the Aion V have made Aion deeply aware of young people's urgent expectations for high-level intelligent driving. Therefore, Aion once again challenged traditional notions and launched a lidar edition model priced at only the 160,000 yuan level, breaking the fixed perception that "high-level intelligent driving equals high price," aiming to enable more consumers to enjoy the high-level intelligent driving experience that previously only million-level models had.
In fact, Aion is fully capable of becoming the popularizer of high-level intelligent driving. As one of the few automakers in the world focusing on the EV+ICV full-stack self-development route, Aion as early as 2019 took the lead over the industry in mass-producing and equipping L2-level intelligent assisted driving models, demonstrating forward-looking layout. In 2024, Aion was among the first to obtain the national L3-level road test license and further deepened its layout in L4-level autonomous driving, marking that it has entered a period of technological blowout and will continue to bring users "a step-ahead technological enjoyment." At the same time, relying on the leading manufacturing level of the world's only new energy vehicle lighthouse factory and a complete and controllable industrial chain, Aion provides a solid foundation for the popularization of high-level intelligent driving. A base of more than 1.3 million owners also provides strong support for Aion's path of popularization. And the Aion V, as the pioneer carrying the important task of popularizing high-level intelligent driving, will further promote the popularization of technology, allowing more consumers to enjoy the convenience and fun of intelligent driving.
Buying a car for 160,000, recognize lidar, recognize the Aion V!
In the second half of the competition in electrification and intelligence, what is being contested is undoubtedly high-level intelligent driving. However, achieving an affordable and equal-rights price, while most high-level intelligent driving models still exceed consumers' price affordability, is the real key. Aion believes that high-level intelligent driving should be shared by more people, and technology should be popularized among those who desire it most.
While ensuring safety, road adaptability, and maximization of scenario applications, in order to bring users the most reassuring and efficient experience, Aion, against the backdrop of fierce industry competition, still firmly chose the 5R11V1L high-level intelligent driving solution equipped with lidar. This solution includes 5 millimeter-wave radars, 11 high-definition cameras, and a new-generation solid-state zoomable lidar, achieving comprehensive environmental perception and monitoring. At the same time, Aion also adopted the NVIDIA Orin-X high-computing-power platform, combined with a fourth-generation end-to-end deep learning large model for perception, greatly improving recognition accuracy and possessing the ability to continuously evolve and iterate, fully demonstrating Aion's sincerity and determination.
The Aion V's lidar intelligent driving system has a wide range of usage scenarios, covering more than 99% of cities, suburbs, towns, and villages, achieving scenario coverage in all climates and all road conditions, truly practicing the concept of "intelligent driving wherever there is a road, global access without maps." In actual experience, the Aion V demonstrated outstanding intelligent driving capabilities. It not only handles complex situations such as congested car-following, lane changes, and human-vehicle interaction with ease, but can also accurately recognize traffic lights and easily handle scenarios such as roundabouts and straight-line U-turns. Even at night in the old urban areas of Guangzhou, in the face of complex road conditions with poor visibility, mixed pedestrian and vehicle traffic, and many vehicles on narrow roads, the Aion V can achieve almost 0 takeover throughout the driving process, with a stable and reliable experience comparable to an experienced driver. Therefore, the Aion V is not only a good helper for safe travel, but also a good partner for long-distance travel, and even more a good companion for relaxation and enjoyment.
With a budget of 160,000, young people can enjoy the dual-layer experience of million-level intelligent driving and million-level comfort. The Aion V has received high praise and recognition from industry professionals and car owners. Its space performance even surpasses luxury SUVs, providing passengers with a spacious riding environment. Children can stand and play freely in the car, and elderly people can enter easily without bending over. The rear seats support a 137° reclining design, effectively avoiding fatigue even on long rides. In addition, almost the entire car is covered with soft-touch materials, which are not only comfortable to the touch but also effectively prevent scratches, providing passengers with more thoughtful protection. During travel, if you feel bored, the self-evolving AI cockpit not only provides rich audio-visual entertainment content, but also has rare educational resources, and can even imitate the mother's voice to tell stories to children, adding more fun and convenience to the whole family's travel.
For long-distance travel, the model equipped with the Aion V's lidar intelligent driving system is even more worry-free. It has a long range of 520 km, the lowest energy consumption in its class at 12.8 kWh/100 km, and advanced 400V+3C fast charging technology, requiring only 15 minutes to add 260 km of range, easily meeting the needs of one charge per week or holiday trips. For car owners pursuing a more comfortable experience, Aion has also considered things very thoughtfully and launched a luxury package, including front-row genuine leather seats, front-row seat massage function, a convenient small table behind the front passenger seat, and the only refrigerator in its class supporting three modes: freezing, refrigeration, and heating, making your travel experience more luxurious and comfortable. For family users who pursue both longer range and luxurious enjoyment, the 189,800 yuan 650 Lidar Edition is undoubtedly the first choice.
At present, there are many car purchase benefits. Choosing the Aion V also allows you to enjoy Aion's exclusive "fast, wide, and near" charging network. Dedicated charging piles cover 8 major national expressway arteries, and the number built nationwide ranks first in the industry, allowing you to enjoy Aion's convenient charging experience everywhere. You can also have "one-click exclusive" many-to-one service, from accident handling and emergency rescue to car usage consultation and routine maintenance, with 24-hour online service for you.
Aion is reshaping the high-level intelligent driving landscape with practical action
Editor's comment: As the new energy vehicle industry enters the fiercely competitive second half, lidar is the common choice and curve-overtaking weapon for most mainstream automakers advancing to L2+/L3-level autonomous driving configurations. Lidar will usher in large-scale application, making intelligent driving undoubtedly a strategic high ground where major automakers compete. In this contest between technology and cost, Aion is accelerating the increase in the penetration rate of high-level intelligent driving through practical action, and the arrival of the turning point is just around the corner. The release of the Aion V 520 Lidar Edition not only demonstrates its leading position in intelligent driving technology, but will also continue to stimulate broad participation and competition in the industry, jointly promoting the popularization of high-level intelligent driving. As a leader in the industry, Aion is leading China's new energy industry in striding from the "electric era" to the "intelligent era," creating a smarter and more convenient travel future.
