Aion V

[steveting99]

On 10/10/2025 at 9:58 AM, Zerstorer said:

For perspective, other popular SUVs in comparison based on spec sheet:

BYD Atto3 :2160-1750=410kg

Jaecoo J6rwd:2150-1775=375kg

MG MGS5:2200-1775=445kg

Aion V: 430-510kg

Taken in perspective it's at least as competitive if not class leading. So why was it a concern?

@Zerstorer In the early post, the initial concern was the carrying capacity being 370kg based on the tables given in pages 189 and 190 of the owner's manual. That means I couldn't take my four of my bui bui 🏋️‍♂️ kakis with me on a trip up to Genting. 

430kg is better, but that still means one bui bui kaki is going to be left behind. Previously it was two of them that gets left behind. 

Did you manage to grab the battery curve from VinCar / EV Hub on Aion V's high voltage magazine battery pack? It would be useful to know if the 10-year or 200,00kms warranty is valid or not. 

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[Zerstorer]

Not much of a concern to me.

To go into nitty gritty like this will cause decision paralysis. Would you do that to every EV brand out there?  

GACs track record on the magazine battery 2.0 is excellent and LFP batteries in EVs in have no issues with reliability and endurance across the industry.  

As a matter of curiosity, what Cat A car would be able to carry you and all your buibui friends?

[steveting99]

On 10/10/2025 at 11:01 AM, Zerstorer said:

Not much of a concern to me.

To go into nitty gritty like this will cause decision paralysis. Would you do that to every EV brand out there?  

GACs track record on the magazine battery 2.0 is excellent and LFP batteries in EVs in have no issues with reliability and endurance across the industry.  

As a matter of curiosity, what Cat A car would be able to carry you and all your buibui friends?

BYD's Sealion 7 Dynamic. It's Cat A and has a carrying capacity of 540kg. Kerb weight of 2,160kg and gross vehicle mass of 2,700kg. That means each bui bui's 🏋️‍♂️max weight can be 108kg. 🤙

Still worried about the lack of a battery curve on GAC's magazine battery or the test certificate to show compliance to GB38031-2025 on battery safety. Wondering what VinCar / EV Hub is trying to hide?

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[13177]

On 10/10/2025 at 9:40 AM, Zerstorer said:

Honestly, the sheer number of dealerships available for BYD is a massive part of their success. You see them just about everywhere and that inspires confidence. Having a very popular car also assures availability of spare parts and aftersales support network. Thats a logical mode of thinking and consumers and you can't fault that.

For me I have always enjoyed taking risks on lesser known brands or my own perceived good deals.

Ya, first time i see a car AD can have so many dealerships. Even one of the dealer has a restaurant concept. You see BM don't even have such concept.

Actually when i go see BYD cars, i find their cars in terms of quality, features and built indeed not bad la. But when i go to others EV AD, i found out there are even better and price even lower or close. Lol.

[wenbing_92]

@steveting99 find lesser bui bui friends and slim down yourself then don't need headache think of such things liao. hahaha

[Ake109]

On 10/10/2025 at 8:35 AM, Zerstorer said:

 

The Aion V was incidentally the last car out of 5 I tested. In fact it wasn't even on my radar when I was shopping for an EV because I was just doing testing the models available in the ubi area. I decided to just go over lengkee and test the Aion Y plus because I heard good things about it.

However once my family got into the Aion V, the deal was sealed immediately.

 

Agree, when I compared the V to the Atto 3, no need talk, the V was better. And so was the MG S5. In fact MG S5 is the best imho of all the Cat A EVs.

Its only the ridiculous 100kW (not even bother to program to Cat A 110kW limit) nerf that made me go fck it and Cat B Sealion.

[steveting99]

On 10/10/2025 at 11:45 AM, wenbing_92 said:

@steveting99 find lesser bui bui friends and slim down yourself then don't need headache think of such things liao. hahaha

@wenbing_92 Cannot abandon my bui bui kakis. LOL. We all need to loose some weight🏋️‍♂️, stop patronizing KFC🐔 and stay healthy. 😷

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[Zerstorer]

On 10/10/2025 at 11:35 AM, steveting99 said:

BYD's Sealion 7 Dynamic. It's Cat A and has a carrying capacity of 540kg. Kerb weight of 2,160kg and gross vehicle mass of 2,700kg. That means each bui bui's 🏋️‍♂️max weight can be 108kg. 🤙

Still worried about the lack of a battery curve on GAC's magazine battery or the test certificate to show compliance to GB38031-2025 on battery safety. Wondering what VinCar / EV Hub is trying to hide?

Well what's stopping you from buying the Sealion 7? Is it the 25k+  price difference?

 

[Zerstorer]

On 10/10/2025 at 11:49 AM, Ake109 said:

Agree, when I compared the V to the Atto 3, no need talk, the V was better. And so was the MG S5. In fact MG S5 is the best imho of all the Cat A EVs.

Its only the ridiculous 100kW (not even bother to program to Cat A 110kW limit) nerf that made me go fck it and Cat B Sealion.

Exterior wise the MGS5 looks better. Interior finish Aion V is better, imo interior finish and specs wise it's the best out of all cars under 200k. 

It has the longest range: 485km.

Fastest charging: 180kw DC.

Largest passenger space only it's stable mate Aion Y Plus matches it.

Best equipment level,ventilated seats, massage chairs, fridge.

The magazine 2.0 battery is also tested to survive a gunshot test as compared to the BYD Blade needle puncture test. So for safety it's at least on par.

If not for it's somewhat safe dull exterior styling, it would probably sell alot faster.

[Micb]

Another important consideration of which EV will be the reliability and stability of the system control software.   

I believe more information gathering are required like checking with existing EV owners of Atto 3, Aion V and MGS5.  These 3 Cat A EV models are probably the most common on the road now.

[Ake109]

On 10/10/2025 at 11:41 AM, 13177 said:

Ya, first time i see a car AD can have so many dealerships. Even one of the dealer has a restaurant concept. You see BM don't even have such concept.

 

Need KTV and Massage parlor next.

[13177]

On 10/10/2025 at 11:49 AM, Ake109 said:

Agree, when I compared the V to the Atto 3, no need talk, the V was better. And so was the MG S5. In fact MG S5 is the best imho of all the Cat A EVs.

Its only the ridiculous 100kW (not even bother to program to Cat A 110kW limit) nerf that made me go fck it and Cat B Sealion.

You mean even MG S5 is the best in Cat A EV but the battery size cannot make it?

[13177]

On 10/10/2025 at 12:15 PM, Zerstorer said:

Exterior wise the MGS5 looks better. Interior finish Aion V is better, imo interior finish and specs wise it's the best out of all cars under 200k. 

It has the longest range: 485km.

Fastest charging: 180kw DC.

Largest passenger space only it's stable mate Aion Y Plus matches it.

Best equipment level,ventilated seats, massage chairs, fridge.

The magazine 2.0 battery is also tested to survive a gunshot test as compared to the BYD Blade needle puncture test. So for safety it's at least on par.

If not for it's somewhat safe dull exterior styling, it would probably sell alot faster.

In terms of space, features and quality, Aion V indeed very good and yet it is priced not say very ex, i don’t understand what is the reason.

But if in terms of reliability and resale value, MG S5 and Aion V, which one is better?

[13177]

On 10/10/2025 at 12:38 PM, Micb said:

Another important consideration of which EV will be the reliability and stability of the system control software.   

I believe more information gathering are required like checking with existing EV owners of Atto 3, Aion V and MGS5.  These 3 Cat A EV models are probably the most common on the road now.

I didn’t see MG S5 on the road le? Maybe i cannot recognize this car?!

If don’t compare in terms of which EV model. But compare the brand, BYD, MG and Aion, which one is most reliable?

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[Ake109]

On 10/10/2025 at 7:25 PM, 13177 said:

You mean even MG S5 is the best in Cat A EV but the battery size cannot make it?

No, i mean the performance, ride, overall interior/exterior and the software, I found it the best of the Cat A i tried so far. Might have bought it if it was un-nerfed cat B at say 189k back then

And yah, seldom see MGS5, Jaecoo J6/7 or even Aion V on roads. But they are selling lah, maybe 30 to 50+ a month each. LTA has stats by manufacturer each month, can roughly see.

https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/dam/ltagov/who_we_are/statistics_and_publications/statistics/pdf/M03-Car_Regn_by_make.pdf

So you can see August alone, GAC sold 101 SUV EV, MG 75. Given the lineup, GAC should be mostly V (or Y?) and MG is S5. So even MG is outselling Mazda, Nissan, VW and Volvo.

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[Zerstorer]

On 10/10/2025 at 7:31 PM, 13177 said:

In terms of space, features and quality, Aion V indeed very good and yet it is priced not say very ex, i don’t understand what is the reason.

But if in terms of reliability and resale value, MG S5 and Aion V, which one is better?

Reliability both should be on par,  but I think Aion V has higher body warranty of 8 years vs 5 for MGS5.

Aion V has higher OMV 30K vs MGS5 26K and yet both are offered at similar price so it should have better resale ceteris paribus. 

[Zerstorer]

MG had roadshow in August for the MG4EV at very attractive NDP pricing(under 150K) so that could form bulk of the sales for that month.

[inlinesix]

On 10/11/2025 at 5:28 AM, Zerstorer said:

MG had roadshow in August for the MG4EV at very attractive NDP pricing(under 150K) so that could form bulk of the sales for that month.

Unlikely.

MG has been here for some time. Eurokar has not been marketing it aggressively.