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What is GAC Aion's battery base project?

(A rendering of the design of GAC Aion's battery base project. Credit: GAC Aion) GAC Aion, the new energy vehicle (NEV) sub-brand of GAC, has officially started construction of its power battery project, marking one of the most high-profile moves by an automaker into battery manufacturing.

How many charging stations will GAC Aion build in China?

GAC Aion expects to build up to 2,000 stations with both charging and battery swap capabilities in 300 cities in China by 2025, according to the release. Behind the launch of GAC Aion's power battery site construction is the pressure on car companies due to the dramatic rise in battery costs over the past two years.

When will GAC Aion's battery production line be completed?

The production site's workshops are expected to be delivered in October 2023, with the first production line with a capacity of 6 GWh to be completed by March 2024 and all 36 GWh to be completed by the end of 2025, GAC Aion said. After the entire line is completed, the plant can meet the battery needs of 600,000 vehicles, the company said.

What is GAC's silicon sponge negative cell technology?

On April 9, 2021, GAC unveiled its silicon sponge negative cell technology, which it said was a lighter and smaller cell technology that would improve cell energy density, power density and low-temperature battery characteristics.

Where is GAC Aion located?

GAC Aion's project, located in Guangzhou, where it is headquartered, officially broke ground on December 11 with a planned total investment of 10.9 billion yuan ($1.57 billion), according to a press release yesterday.