CA Auto Finance has been named as the exclusive financial services partner for new car market entrant Aion.
The deal will see CA Auto Finance offer a comprehensive range of retail and wholesale financing products for Aion’s vehicles, which will be branded Aion Financial Services.
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Aion is launching in the UK with a medium-sized electric SUV, the Aion V. The brand’s first UK dealerships are due to open at the end of May, including a flagship showroom in Slough – pre-orders for the Aion V will open on Thursday, April 23, via a UK-based concierge customer contact centre.
Jon Wakefield, managing director at Aion Auto UK, said: “We’ve worked for over a year on planning our entry to the UK, and are determined to differentiate ourselves in offering simplicity throughout the purchase and ownership experiences.
“This partnership with CA Auto Finance is one example of how we are bringing that to life. From the Aion V itself to the supporting ecosystem around it – including the very important acquisition and finance options – we’re driving a new standard.”
Davide Mamdouh Nageh, director of marketing, insurance and captive business at CA Auto Finance UK, said: “We are delighted to be the selected UK finance partner for Aion as they bring a unique offering to the British market.
“Aion stands out by delivering high-quality vehicles that come with a class-leading 8-year/125,000-mile warranty as standard.
“Providing this level of protection as an embedded feature is something virtually no other provider in the market offers. It is a powerful statement that demonstrates exactly how much Aion believes in the long-term reliability and build quality of its cars.
“At CA Auto Finance, our goal is to match this premium-standard philosophy with straightforward, transparent financing, ensuring that customers can choose these high-specification vehicles with complete peace of mind and total confidence in their investment.”
Aion V prices and specs confirmed
Prices for the Aion V start from £36,450 OTR, with flexible PCP offers over 18-48 months starting from £379 per month (2.9% APR Representative).
The manufacturer’s ‘Great 8’ customer proposition includes years of servicing, MOT and roadside assistance coverage in addition to the warranty. Aion says that while its dealer network develops, customers will be supported throughout the UK via a partnership with the AA.
The Aion V features a 75.3kWh battery providing a range of 317 miles, with a 30-80% battery charge possible in 18 minutes.
Standard equipment includes 19in alloy wheels, a full-length panoramic roof, electrically-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats, heated and reclining rear seats, wireless smartphone charging, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, a virtual assistant and a nine-speaker 360-watt audio system.