Aion Y Plus vs iCaur V23
Verdict
At identical RM119,800, the Aion Y Plus looks like the more rounded family EV on paper: 201 hp, 8.5-second 0-100 km/h, a 63.2 kWh battery, 430 km range, five seats and a 405-litre boot. The iCaur V23 is slower and shorter-legged, with 134 hp and 360 km range, but it gets rear-wheel drive, auto emergency braking and a lower RM70 annual road tax. If space and pace matter, Aion has the clearer numbers. If driver layout and AEB matter, iCaur fights back.
Pick the Aion Y Plus if you want the quicker, longer-range B-segment electric SUV with five seats and the bigger boot.
Pick the iCaur V23 if rear-wheel drive, auto emergency braking and lower annual road tax matter more than outright performance or cargo space.
Key differences
- Power: Aion Y Plus 201 hp; iCaur V23 134 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Aion Y Plus 8.5 s; iCaur V23 11.0 s
- Battery and range: Aion Y Plus 63.2 kWh and 430 km; iCaur V23 59.9 kWh and 360 km
- Seats and boot: Aion Y Plus 5 seats and 405 L; iCaur V23 4 seats and 234 L
- Driven wheels: Aion Y Plus front-wheel drive; iCaur V23 rear-wheel drive
- Safety and tax: Aion Y Plus no AEB listed and RM160/year road tax; iCaur V23 AEB and RM70/year road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 119,800 | RM 119,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 201 hp✓ | 134 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 s✓ | 11.0 s |
| Top speed | — | 140 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 63.2 kWh✓ | 59.9 kWh |
| EV range | 430 km✓ | 360 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,220 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,735 mm |
| Boot space | 405 L✓ | 234 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 7 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | RM 70✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Y Plus
- Stronger 201 hp motor
- Longer 430 km EV range
- Five seats and 405-litre boot
- No auto emergency braking listed
- Higher RM160 annual road tax
- Front-wheel drive only
V23
- Rear-wheel drive layout
- Auto emergency braking included
- Lower RM70 annual road tax
- Only 134 hp
- Shorter 360 km EV range
- Four seats and 234-litre boot
Y Plus vs V23 FAQ
Is the Aion Y Plus or iCaur V23 better?
For most family buyers, the Aion Y Plus has the better numbers: more power, quicker acceleration, longer range, five seats and a much bigger boot. The iCaur V23 makes more sense if you prioritise rear-wheel drive and auto emergency braking.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference. Both the Aion Y Plus and iCaur V23 are priced at RM119,800, so the choice comes down to range, space, performance, safety kit and driven wheels.
Which has the longer EV range?
The Aion Y Plus has the longer range at 430 km from a 63.2 kWh battery. The iCaur V23 is rated at 360 km from a 59.9 kWh battery, so the Aion has a 70 km advantage.