JCT600 will represent Aion, for the first time, at its Approved South Leeds site.
Aion will be represented alongside XPENG at the facility. The dealership will provide full AION sales and aftersales services.
John Tordoff, executive chairman of JCT600, said: “The introduction of AION at Leeds is another example of how we are continuing to develop our electric vehicle retail strategy.
“The combination of new EV brands at the dealership reflects our long-term commitment to developing locations that can support our customers and offer the widest choice of high-quality new brands as the EV market continues to evolve.”
The showroom space will initially have up to six display and demonstrator vehicles for customers to experience the first model available – the all-electric AION V family SUV.
AION Auto UK managing director, Jon Wakefield, said: “Launching with JCT600 is a significant development for AION in the UK.
“The South Leeds site provides a strong platform for customers to experience the brand and access ongoing support from day one.”
AION was founded in 2017 by GAC Group, one of China’s largest automotive manufacturers. The brand sold more than 300,000 vehicles in China last year and is expanding into the UK as part of its international growth strategy.
Craig Saunders, brand director for JCT600 Approved and XPENG, said: “The arrival of AION is another milestone in the development of our electric vehicle offering. Leeds continues to be an important location for us as we build out a dedicated EV hub.
“Bringing AION on board alongside XPENG allows us to offer customers in the region a wider choice of new electric vehicles, supported by our existing sales and aftersales teams.”
