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AION V vs Hongqi EHS7
Selected trimPremium317 mi · 75 kWh · £36,450
Selected trimLong Range329 mi · 111 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, AION V leads on value for money, motorway range and running costs, while the Hongqi EHS7 leads on charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the AION V if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Hongqi EHS7 if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The AION V leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueAION
AION
6.7
Hongqi
0
Motorway RangeAION
AION
6.2
Hongqi
5.6
Family
AION
6.6
Hongqi
6.6
Too close to call
ChargingHongqi
AION
6.4
Hongqi
8.2
Cost Per MileAION
AION
6.2
Hongqi
0.6
City DrivingAION
AION
4.8
Hongqi
1.7
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | AION VPremium | Hongqi EHS7Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £36,450 | Not available |
| Official range | 317 miles | 329 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 427 L | 456 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 25 min | 20 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 sec | 3.9 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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AION V
Hongqi EHS7
Length
AION V4,605mm-320mm
Hongqi EHS74,925mm
Width
AION V1,854mm-96mm
Hongqi EHS71,950mm
Height
AION V1,660mm-20mm
Hongqi EHS71,680mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | AION VPremium | Hongqi EHS7Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,605 mm | 4,925 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,854 mm (better) | 1,950 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 546 mm spare (better) | 450 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | AION VPremium | Hongqi EHS7Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 4 (better) | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 427 L | 456 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1709 L |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
AION V
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Hongqi EHS7
- At 4,925 mm, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 250 kW, faster than 80% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- 3,000 mm wheelbase, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  AION V Premium |  Hongqi EHS7 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.61m | 4.92m+320mm |
| Width | 1.85m | 1.95m+96mm |
| Height | 1.66m | 1.68m+20mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.77m | 3.00m+225mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 427L | 456L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1709L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.2m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 1,920kg (better) | 2,533kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 75kWh | 111kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 317 mi | 329 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 180kW | 250kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £36,450 | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | AION VPremium | Hongqi EHS7Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 317 miles | 329 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 264 miles | 275 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 25 min | 20 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 180 kW | 250 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 75 kWh | 111 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 800V (better) |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | AION VPremium | Hongqi EHS7Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 sec | 3.9 sec (better) |
| Power | 147 kW | 452 kW (better) |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 757 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - AION V Premium
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant88%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist78%
Euro NCAP - Hongqi EHS7 Long Range
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant93%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users82%
Safety Assist83%
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Buying options
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AION V
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Frequently asked questions
What are the AION V and Hongqi EHS7 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 264 miles for the AION V and 275 miles for the Hongqi EHS7 - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 20-25 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the AION V or the Hongqi EHS7?
The AION V is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 96 mm narrower than the Hongqi EHS7. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 546 mm of total clearance for the AION V and about 450 mm of total clearance for the Hongqi EHS7.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the AION V or the Hongqi EHS7?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the AION V and 84% for the Hongqi EHS7. That gives the AION V a modest edge in retained real-world range. The AION V's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Hongqi EHS7's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .