Aion Y Plus vs Nissan Kicks e-Power
Verdict
The Aion Y Plus costs RM119,800 against the Nissan Kicks e-Power’s RM113,800, so the RM6,000 gap buys a full EV with a 63.2 kWh battery, 430 km range, 201 hp and a quicker 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time. It is also the larger car. The Kicks answers with a 41-litre tank, lower RM85 road tax, a bigger 423-litre boot, seven airbags and auto emergency braking. For Malaysia, this is battery-electric pace and size versus petrol-hybrid convenience and safety kit.
Pick the Aion Y Plus if you can charge at home or work and want the stronger, roomier EV with 430 km range.
Pick the Nissan Kicks e-Power if you want lower entry cost, petrol-hybrid refuelling, more boot space and auto emergency braking.
Key differences
- Price: Aion Y Plus RM119,800; Nissan Kicks e-Power RM113,800
- Power: Aion Y Plus 201 hp; Nissan Kicks e-Power 82 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Aion Y Plus 8.5 seconds; Nissan Kicks e-Power 9.5 seconds
- Battery and range: Aion Y Plus 63.2 kWh with 430 km EV range; Nissan Kicks e-Power 2.1 kWh with no EV range figure
- Size: Aion Y Plus 4,535 mm long with 2,750 mm wheelbase; Nissan Kicks e-Power 4,384 mm long with 2,673 mm wheelbase
- Boot and safety: Aion Y Plus 405 litres with 6 airbags; Nissan Kicks e-Power 423 litres with 7 airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 119,800 | RM 113,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,198 cc |
| Power | 201 hp✓ | 82 hp |
| Torque | — | 103 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 s✓ | 9.5 s |
| Top speed | — | 22 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 63.2 kWh✓ | 2.1 kWh |
| EV range | 430 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,384 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm | 1,813 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,673 mm |
| Boot space | 405 L | 423 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 41 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | RM 85✓ |
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
- 201 hp motor and 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- 63.2 kWh battery with 430 km EV range
- Longer 2,750 mm wheelbase
- RM6,000 dearer
- 405-litre boot is smaller
- No auto emergency braking
Kicks e-Power
- Lower RM113,800 price
- 423-litre boot is larger
- Seven airbags and auto emergency braking
- 82 hp and slower 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 2,673 mm wheelbase
- Five-year warranty trails the Aion’s eight years
Y Plus vs Kicks e-Power FAQ
Is the Aion Y Plus or Nissan Kicks e-Power better?
The Aion Y Plus is better for EV performance and cabin size, with 201 hp, 430 km range and a 2,750 mm wheelbase. The Nissan Kicks e-Power is better for safety kit and boot space, with AEB, seven airbags and 423 litres.
What is the price difference?
The Aion Y Plus is RM6,000 more expensive, at RM119,800 versus RM113,800 for the Nissan Kicks e-Power.
Which one is more practical for family use?
The Aion Y Plus is larger outside, at 4,535 mm long and 1,870 mm wide. The Nissan Kicks e-Power has the bigger boot, with 423 litres against the Aion’s 405 litres.