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GAC Brings Electric and Hybrid Test Drives to Auto Focus Festival

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What Readers Should Know

GAC Philippines will offer electric and hybrid test drives at the Auto Focus festival on November 12–15. The company announced promotional prices and selected ownership benefits.

Key Takeaways

  • The festival runs November 12–15, 2026.
  • The venue is the SM MOA Concert Grounds.
  • Four electric and hybrid models lead GAC’s display.
  • Selected AION purchases include a charger and maintenance package.
  • Festival admission is free.

Four featured models give prospective buyers a chance to compare different approaches to electrified driving.

will showcase the AION UT, AION V, E8 HEV and GS4 MAX HEV at the Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival on November 12–15, 2026, at the SM MOA Concert Grounds.

The four-day event offers prospective buyers an opportunity to inspect and test-drive electric and hybrid vehicles before deciding which type fits their daily needs. Admission is free.

The lineup spans several vehicle categories. The AION UT is an electric hatchback, while the AION V is an electric SUV. Families considering a larger vehicle can explore the E8 HEV multipurpose vehicle, alongside the GS4 MAX HEV compact SUV.

GAC also announced promotional prices for the festival:

Model and variantAnnounced promotional price
AION UT Elite₱998,000
AION V Elite₱1,418,000
AION V Premium₱1,598,000
GS4 MAX HEV₱1,218,000
E8 HEV GL₱1,778,000
E8 HEV GX₱1,918,000

According to GAC, customers purchasing and taking delivery of a new AION UT or AION V under the promotion will receive a 7-kW wall charger and two years of preventive maintenance service. Buyers should confirm eligibility, delivery requirements and installation arrangements with the company.

GAC Philippines president Calvin Cheng said the festival aims to introduce the lineup to more Filipino families through hands-on access and seasonal offers.

Organized by Sunshine Television, the festival gives visitors a practical setting to assess seating, visibility, cabin space and driving feel across different models.

For buyers considering an electric or hybrid vehicle, the test drive is a useful starting point. Final comparisons should also account for charging access, warranty terms, maintenance and the complete purchase quotation.

Reader Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Which GAC vehicles are featured?

The AION UT, AION V, E8 HEV and GS4 MAX HEV.

Are all four vehicles fully electric?

No. The AION models are electric, while the E8 and GS4 MAX models are hybrids.

How much is admission?

Admission is free.

What is the announced AION UT promotional price?

₱998,000 for the Elite variant.

Is charger installation included?

Installation arrangements were not specified in the release and should be confirmed with GAC.

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