In 2026, structural adjustments in China's auto market continue to deepen. According to the latest forecast from the China Passenger Car Association, national passenger car retail sales in August are expected to reach approximately 1.58 million units, a year-on-year decline of still over 20%. Fuel vehicles are retreating at an accelerating pace, NEV growth is slowing, tail-end elimination is speeding up, and the industry as a whole remains at low ebb. Yet against this backdrop of sustained pressure on the overall market, Hyptec Aion has continued to swim against the current—recording terminal sales of 36,383 units in August, up 34.53% year-on-year, achieving double-digit positive year-on-year growth for six consecutive months. From "counter-trend growth" to "counter-trend as the new normal," Hyptec Aion's continued upward momentum in 2026 once again confirms the deep effectiveness of its systemic reforms.
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Since the Hyptec Aion BU was first established at the end of 2025 and the two systems of IPD and IPMS were fully rolled out, the entire chain of R&D, production, sales, and service has been fully integrated, with significantly improved decision-making efficiency. At the same time, the dual-brand channel integration has accelerated, brand image, marketing strategy, and service experience have been comprehensively refreshed, insights into user needs have become clearer, and product positioning has become more precise. Hyptec Aion has shifted its growth momentum from an industry "policy-driven" model to a more intrinsically dynamic "system-driven" model. With a stable growth foundation, counter-trend performance is no longer a coincidence but an external manifestation of systemic capability.
Precise positioning of national-quality cars opens up a new round of growth space
Continuous output on the product front serves as the solid foundation supporting consecutive growth. In an era of stock competition, a single hit model is hard-pressed to sustain long-term momentum; only coordinated efforts across multiple models can withstand market fluctuations.
As a benchmark SUV for essential family needs, the Aion i60 continues to demonstrate its strength as a "cultivated big single product," precisely addressing core family demands for ample space, high safety, and high cost-effectiveness. It has exceeded 10,000 units in monthly sales for six consecutive months, ranking among the TOP 3 A-segment NEV SUVs—truly the A-segment SUV that best understands Chinese families.
On the intelligent track, the Aion N60 has broken through with strength, and among a host of top-tier intelligent driving contenders in the 300,000-yuan class, it secured both the preliminary and final championships at the Guizhou stop of the National Intelligent Driving Competition with the lowest entry threshold and the strongest intelligence—delivering a "DeepSeek R1" highlight moment for Chinese intelligent driving. It has verified the hard power of its full-series lidar-based intelligent driving solution through real-world results, and claimed the No.1 sales position for lidar-equipped SUVs in the 100,000–130,000 yuan segment.
While existing products consolidate the foundation, Hyptec Aion launched another offensive in August with a rhythm of "one all-new model, two upgrades," further opening up imagination space for subsequent growth.
Most notably, the first model of the all-new Ray series, the Ray7, made its official debut. As the first model to bear Aion's refreshed logo, the Ray7 is the world's first to feature Huawei DriveONE chip-level integrated drive-brake technology and EMB full-wire electro-mechanical braking, among other leading technologies, achieving a 100km/h-to-stop braking distance of just 33 meters, on par with million-yuan-class performance cars. Its CLTC pure electric range reaches 700km, and its ultra-low energy consumption of 12km per kWh sets a new record in its class. It is also equipped with 27 automotive-grade full-view sensors and a large model sharing the same lineage as WeRide's L4 Robotaxi, supporting "parking space to parking space" full-scenario intelligent driving. With four core highlights—superb chassis, superb three-electric system, superb intelligence, and superb design—the new model targets urban self-pleasing young consumers, marking a key step in the brand's youth-oriented transformation.
In the same month, the Aion UT 530 CATL Edition was officially launched at the Chengdu Auto Show, with a limited-time one-price tag of 85,800 yuan. It is equipped with CATL's 56.6kWh battery and magazine battery safety technology, with a CLTC range of 530km, and adds a new mint ice green fashion color. It balances urban commuting and family long-distance travel, creating a new family mainstay that delivers "one car, two sides, covering all needs."
The 2027 Aion RT also features a CATL battery and applies Aion's latest amorphous alloy electric drive technology, with a maximum range of 710km. It previously secured the Guinness certification for lowest energy consumption at 8.571kWh per 100km, offering users a national-quality car choice with higher efficiency and greater safety. In the market, the Aion RT has performed steadily, with cumulative sales from January to July ranking among the TOP 5 A-segment pure electric sedans. After the new model's launch, it may further increase its sales share.
By continuously driving new models to market around user needs—from family mainstays to youthful flagships—the Hyptec Aion product matrix is expanding at an accelerated pace, laying a solid foundation for continued growth ahead and providing stronger support for the rising share of C-end consumers for Hyptec Aion.
C-end dominance: market validation makes it the more trustworthy choice
Since 2026, Hyptec Aion's C-end share has remained stable at a high of 81%. This means that out of every 10 people who choose the brand, 8 are private users. As it enters its tenth year, Hyptec Aion has earned the recognition of 2 million users. What they are choosing is, in essence, a sense of reassurance: a brand that has been tested by time and validated by the market is the one more worthy of trust.
This confidence first stems from its backing by GAC Group. In the past two years, the NEV industry has undergone accelerated reshuffling, and what consumers fear most is "the car not yet worn out, but the brand gone first." As the core carrier of GAC Group's new energy business, Aion has the foundation of a state-owned enterprise, with extensive after-sales service networks and stable parts supply—owners in third- and fourth-tier cities can also access convenient maintenance and repairs nearby. For many ordinary families, this kind of risk resistance and convenience is more practical than anything else.
At the same time, Aion's main models are essentially positioned in the 80,000 to 200,000 yuan range, the largest family car market. Users in this price segment care most about whether the space is large enough, whether the technology is strong enough, whether the range is real, and whether it is worry-free to own. Leveraging economies of scale and a controllable supply chain, Aion optimizes costs through in-house R&D and production of core three-electric components and large-scale centralized procurement of parts, achieving sincere pricing while maximizing the product experience.
For example, the i60's ability to hold its ground in the fiercely competitive A-segment SUV market comes precisely from nailing these fundamentals; the N60's deployment of high-level intelligent assisted driving and amorphous alloy electric drive into the 100,000-yuan class, and the UT's CATL battery with 530km range at just over 80,000 yuan, are all supported by this systemic capability. At the same time, through industry-first commitments such as the "three responsibilities" and "burn one, compensate three" promises, it provides all-around assurance for users' worry-free mobility.
With the backing of a state-owned enterprise system, leading intelligent manufacturing strength, solid technological accumulation, clear product positioning, complete channel coverage, and a reliable reputation built by millions of users, it is the layered accumulation of multi-dimensional capabilities that constitutes the fundamental reason Hyptec Aion continues to rise steadily amid fierce competition and is increasingly recognized and chosen by users.