Aion Auto UK Limited, trading as AION Auto UK, is a British electric vehicle distributor headquartered in Slough, Berkshire. A subsidiary of GAC Aion, it was incorporated in October 2025[1] ahead of a public launch in April 2026.[2]
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Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | October 17, 2025 |
| Headquarters | Slough, Berkshire |
Area served | United Kingdom |
Key people | Jon Wakefield (MD) |
| Products | Electric cars |
| Website | aionauto |
History
editAion Auto UK was founded in October 2025 as a joint venture between GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Guangzhou, Guangdong, and Jameel Motors,[3] an international automotive distributor.
The joint venture agreement was signed to allow GAC to distribute EVs for a UK market, as part of the organisation’s internationalisation strategy.[4] Other regions that form part of the same strategy include Portugal, Poland and Brazil.[5]
In November 2025, former Honda, Lotus and Inchcape leader Duncan Johnston was recruited as network development director for AION Auto UK,[6] reporting to managing director Jon Wakefield. Following a UK trade debut at Automotive Management Live on 12th November 2025, Aion Auto UK was publicly launched in April 2026 with the introduction of the Aion V, Aion's first car model for sale in the UK.[7][8][9]
Partnerships
editCA Auto Finance is the financial services partner for Aion Auto UK.[10][11] The collaboration covers both retail and wholesale financing.[12]
The brand has also partnered with Jumptech to provide customer service support for home charging,[13] and partnered with the AA to provide roadside assistance for Aion cars.[14]
Corporate leadership
editProducts
editSee also
edit- GAC Group, Aion Auto UK’s Chinese parent company
- GAC Aion, GAC Group’s electric vehicle subsidiary in China
- List of automobile manufacturers of China
- Electric cars
References
edit- ↑ "Aion Auto UK Limited overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ Fowler, Ryan (2026-04-22). "Aion launches V electric SUV in UK with 317-mile range and £36,450 price". Motor Trade News. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ "Chinese brand Aion reveals UK launch plans". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ Mann, Jasleen (2025-07-17). "Jameel Motors and GAC JV to introduce new EVs". Motor Trader. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ "China's GAC to launch UK car sales with two Aion brand EVs". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2025-07-16. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ Kirwan, John (2025-11-10). "Aion Auto UK appoints new directors to drive launch in 2026". Motor Trader. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ Youd, Frankie (2026-04-22). "GAC's Aion introduces the Aion V to the UK market". Just Auto. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ "Driven: the Aion V is another new arrival from China, but can stand out from the crowd?". Auto Express. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ "Aion to launch to UK retailers with trade debut at Automotive Management Live". Automotive Management Live 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ Keywood, Sean. "Finance partner named as Aion makes UK debut". www.am-online.com. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ Robertson, Dylan (2026-04-22). "CA Auto Finance named financial services partner for Aion". Motor Trade News. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ "CA Auto Finance powers Aion debut in the UK market". CA Auto Finance United Kingdom. 2026-04-22. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ "Aion V (2026 - ) Electric review". www.autotrader.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ Horrell, Paul (2026-04-22). "Aion V review". Top Gear.
- ↑ Robertson, Dylan (2025-11-05). "Aion Auto UK appoints Jon Wakefield as managing director ahead of launch". Motor Trade News. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ Seymour, Tom. "Aion UK appoints former Suzuki GB marketer to head its UK marketing". www.am-online.com. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ Shepherd, John (2025-12-16). "Key appointment for Aion's UK launch - Aftermarketonline". Aftermarketonline - The voice of the independent garage sector. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ Kirwan, John (2025-11-10). "Aion Auto UK appoints new directors to drive launch in 2026". Motor Trader. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ Robertson, Dylan (2025-11-10). "Aion Auto UK makes four leadership appointments ahead of 2026 launch". Motor Trade News. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ Seymour, Tom. "AION Auto UK strengthens leadership team ahead of 2026 launch". www.am-online.com. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ Morton, Ralph (2025-11-10). "Lee Giddings to head up fleet sales at new Chinese brand Aion". Broker News. Retrieved 2026-05-28.