Aion Y Plus Elite vs Premium
Verdict
This is a trim decision, not a drivetrain one. The Aion Y Plus Elite costs RM119,800 and the Aion Y Plus Premium costs RM135,800, so the RM16,000 gap buys auto emergency braking rather than more motor, battery or range. Both use a 201 hp single motor, front-wheel drive and a 63.2 kWh battery good for 430 km, with 0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds. For a Malaysian buyer, Elite is the sharper buy unless AEB is non-negotiable.
Pick the Aion Y Plus Elite if you want the same 201 hp, 430 km range and 405-litre boot for RM16,000 less, and can live without auto emergency braking.
Pick the Aion Y Plus Premium if auto emergency braking matters more to you than saving RM16,000.
Key differences
- Price: Aion Y Plus Elite RM119,800; Aion Y Plus Premium RM135,800
- Auto emergency braking: Aion Y Plus Elite —; Aion Y Plus Premium Yes
- Power and drive: Aion Y Plus Elite 201 hp, front-wheel drive; Aion Y Plus Premium 201 hp, front-wheel drive
- Battery and range: Aion Y Plus Elite 63.2 kWh, 430 km; Aion Y Plus Premium 63.2 kWh, 430 km
- Performance: Aion Y Plus Elite 0-100 km/h in 8.5 s; Aion Y Plus Premium 0-100 km/h in 8.5 s
- Boot and road tax: Aion Y Plus Elite 405 L, RM160/year; Aion Y Plus Premium 405 L, RM160/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 119,800✓ | RM 135,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 s | 8.5 s |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 63.2 kWh | 63.2 kWh |
| EV range | 430 km | 430 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,535 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm | 1,870 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | 405 L | 405 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8 | 8 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | RM 160 |
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.
Elite
- Same 201 hp output as Premium
- Same 430 km EV range
- RM16,000 cheaper
- No auto emergency braking
- No range or performance advantage
- Same six airbags, but less active safety kit
Premium
- Auto emergency braking included
- Same 430 km EV range as Elite
- Same 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- RM16,000 dearer than Elite
- No extra power or battery capacity
- Same 405-litre boot as Elite
Elite vs Premium FAQ
Is the Aion Y Plus Elite or Aion Y Plus Premium better?
The Aion Y Plus Elite is the better value because it matches the Premium for power, range, battery size, boot space and road tax. Choose the Premium only if auto emergency braking is a must-have.
What is the price difference?
The Aion Y Plus Premium costs RM16,000 more than the Aion Y Plus Elite.
Do the Aion Y Plus Elite and Aion Y Plus Premium have the same range and performance?
Yes. Both have a 63.2 kWh battery, 430 km EV range, 201 hp single motor, front-wheel drive and an 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time.