One of the limiting factors for newcomers to the UK market is not necessarily the car’s list price, but whether it can produce an enticing finance package. At £36,450, it’s already offering value for money with its 317-mile range and 30–80% rapid charging in just 18 minutes, but it’s the finance package that matters to customers rather than a fixed price.
Competing against well established brands like Skoda with its Enyaq and Volkswagen with its ID.4, not only has AION introduced a first for the U.K. market with its AION Great 8 Promise (a transferrable eight years’ of warranty, servicing, MOT and roadside assistance), but AION has just added another dollop of appeal with its zero-deposit, zero percent finance deal on its AION V SUV.
AION states “this September, the spacious and luxurious AION V electric family SUV is available with a limited-time PCP offer from £399 per month with 0% APR, and a deposit of £2,199. For customers who want to avoid the initial outlay, the AION V is offered with zero customer deposit and 0% finance from £449 per month, as part of a suite of flexible finance tailored to customer needs”.
The small print mentions the September offer applies to eligible AION V vehicles ordered during September 2026 and delivered by 31 October 2026, subject to availability, finance approval and applicable terms and conditions.
If successful, this could be AION’s gateway to establishing a strong foothold in the U.K. market with a very compelling package designed to be customer centric with appealing finance and a great after-sales service that also involves a concierge at the tap of a smartphone.
There’s only one trim level with the AION V, but an optional Premium Pack for just £20 extra per month (on PCP) adds leather seating, massage front seats, the unique 6.6-litre AION CoolHot Box and a rear seatback tray table and more to an already high spec package. This is normally a £1,450 cost option package.
A Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 79 kWh with similar range and charging abilities, but in base spec trim, starts from £36,995, and with the same £2,199 deposit it will set customers back £510 per month and is subject to 3.5% APR PCP finance. At £0 customer deposit, that rises to £560 per month, making the AION V over £100 per month less expensive.
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