Beijing (ZXZC)- On January 30, GAC AION celebrated the completion and commencement of operations at its Rapow Intelligent Ecological Electric Drive Plant. At the same time, GAC AION’s Quark Electric Drive technology-powered M25 Super Electric Drive product entered mass production stage. 

Photo credit: GAC AION

With a total investment of 2.16 billion yuan and spanning 104,000 square meters, the facility focuses on in-house R&D and industrialization of the IDU electric drive system and electronic control, achieving a fully integrated approach covering R&D, manufacturing, sales, and service. It is projected to produce 400,000 sets of IDU electric drive systems and 100,000 sets of GMC hybrid electromechanical coupling systems annually by 2025.

Photo credit: GAC AION

The inaugural product from the plant, the M25 Super Electric Drive, is set to debut in GAC AION’s Hyper-branded vehicles. Boasting a maximum motor speed of 22,000rpm, an impressive system efficiency of 92.5%, and supporting 900V ultra-high voltage, the M25 sets the bar high with a power density of 12 kW/kg.

The completion of the Rapow Intelligent Ecological Electric Drive Plant signifies GAC AION's comprehensive self-researched and self-produced initiatives in the new energy vehicle technology sector, establishing a strategic layout for an autonomous and controllable industrial chain.