Why a Caloocan Family Bought Two GAC Aion Ut Electric Cars

For entrepreneurs Menchie and Christopher Galang, the hatchback became a vehicle for both production work and everyday family trips.

Caloocan-based entrepreneurs Menchie and Christopher Galang bought a second GAC AION UT just two months after their first, finding that the electric hatchback suited both their photography and videography business and their family’s daily routine.

Their ownership story, shared in GAC Philippines’ October 27, 2026 release, began with a search for an alternative to rising fuel expenses. The couple needed room for bulky equipment, practical features for location shoots, and a comfortable vehicle for trips with their children.

They purchased their first AION UT in July. After increasingly competing over who would use it, they sold an underused gasoline vehicle and added another AION UT to their garage.

One car for work, another for family life

“The performance is really impressive, and the space inside is incredible; it easily accommodates all our bulky photo and video gear,” Christopher said.

He also pointed to the driving assistance and parking features as useful additions to their everyday journeys.

According to the couple’s account, the car handled trips to Angono, Tagaytay and Batangas, while its Vehicle-to-Load capability allowed them to power equipment on location.

Today, one vehicle primarily carries production gear between shoots. The other handles school runs, errands and family transportation.

The couple also uses a home solar setup to support charging. While the release says their previous weekly fuel spending was roughly ₱4,000, it does not provide a measured post-switch electricity bill or a complete ownership-cost comparison.

Space and features for daily use

GAC lists a 440-liter boot, a stated 400-kilometer driving range, and mobile-app functions for remote cabin cooling, charging monitoring and diagnostics.

The release does not identify the test cycle behind the range figure. Buyers should confirm the specifications of their chosen variant and consider their own routes and charging arrangements.

On safety, Euro NCAP awarded the AION UT five stars in September 2026, while GAC Australia announced a five-star ANCAP result in October. The published materials identify Premium and Luxury variants; the Philippine release’s claim that the ratings fully apply to the local Elite variant requires confirmation of specification equivalence

Local pricing and ownership support

According to GAC Philippines, the AION UT Elite has an introductory price of ₱998,000, compared with a regular price of ₱1,068,000. The promotion runs through December 31, 2026, under DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-269021, Series of 2026.

The company lists an eight-year or 160,000-kilometer basic vehicle warranty and an eight-year or 200,000-kilometer warranty for the traction battery and electric drive system, subject to warranty terms.

For the Galangs, the decision to buy twice came down to how the vehicle fitted their work and home life. Their experience offers an individual ownership perspective for families considering a similar move.

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