The 100,000-class new energy SUV is crazy! Aian i60 VS Galaxy E5, which one is more worthy of the pure electric king in the combination of gasoline and electricity?

I want to buy an SUV with a budget of over 100,000, but now I am really struggling to lose sleep! Two years before I released it, I was still choosing between several oil trucks, and I couldn't even make a difference when I closed my eyes. But now that new energy is booming, there are more choices, and the worries are doubled. Especially these two "ruthless characters" in the car circle have directly stirred up the 100,000-level market. I am really afraid of losing money if I make the wrong choice.

What I’m talking about is the newly launched i60 from GAC Ion and the big brother E5 from Geely Galaxy. The prices of the two cars are very competitive. Both of them are eyeing the wallets of ordinary families, but they are taking completely different paths. One is pursuing "dual-power take-all" and the other is sticking to the "pure electric business". Who can tap the rigid needs of the people? Today I will talk about the most real and not fake.

Let’s talk about this rising star first, the Aian i60. It was officially launched on November 16 last year. It was a proper “newcomer registration”, but it couldn’t handle the trouble, so it made a big move as soon as it appeared. The best thing about it is "one car, two options". You can choose the pure electric version or the extended-range version. The key is that the starting price is only 104,800. The two versions are priced at the same price. This wave of "same price for gasoline and electricity" directly improves the price-performance ratio. No wonder it sold 10,804 units in the first complete sales month on the market, that is, in December last year. It directly ranks among the top students of A-class extended-range SUVs. There is really no one else with this momentum.

Some people may not understand, what does extended range mean? In layman's terms, the car has both a battery and a small engine. When driving in urban areas, it only uses electricity. It is low-cost and quiet. If you want to run a long distance or return to your hometown, and the battery is dead, the engine can generate electricity and run without worrying about battery life. Officials say that the extended-range version can have a comprehensive range of 1,240 kilometers, and the pure electric version can also run 650 kilometers. It is enough to charge once a week for daily commuting, and there is no need to find a charging station halfway through long distances.

Moreover, this car has two strong points, which are worth taking a second look at. Its Xingyuan range-extending system means that even if it runs at a loss of electricity, the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is only 5.5 liters, which is more economical than many gasoline-powered vehicles of the same class. It can run for a long time with one tank of oil. It also has magazine battery 2.0 technology, which is also reassuring in terms of safety. With the five-link independent rear suspension, it is smooth to drive and suitable for home use. What’s even more interesting is that its hot sales are also said to be the result of GAC Group’s “Panyu Action” reforms, which shows how much the manufacturer attaches importance to it.

Looking at the Geely Galaxy E5 on the other side, it is the "oldest" among the 100,000-class pure electric SUVs. From its launch in August 2024 to now, the cumulative sales have exceeded 230,000 units. To be able to sell so many, there must be two brushes. It doesn’t play tricks and focuses on making pure electric vehicles. The 2026 model launched in July last year has an upgraded battery life, which can reach up to 610 kilometers. There is also a 530-kilometer version. You can choose it according to your needs. You don’t have to spend more for long battery life.

The Galaxy E5's main focus is "peace of mind". The Aegis dagger battery it uses is said to have passed the scary-sounding safety tests of being crushed by tanks and penetrated by bullets. It has also received double five-star safety certifications from Europe and Australia, making it safe to drive. In addition, it also has a 6.5kW external discharge function. When a family goes camping on weekends, they can connect an induction cooker to cook hot pot and a projector to watch movies. The atmosphere will be full, especially for families who like the outdoors.

However, in January this year, the Galaxy E5 sold 3,492 units. Although it is a bit up and down compared to its peak, it is still a strong performer among pure electric SUVs in the same price range. After all, the market has settled for such a long time, the inventory is there, and later maintenance and repairs are convenient. Moreover, the total sales of Geely Galaxy brand in January this year reached 82,990 units, which is still very solid. On the other hand, Haopin Aian BU sales exceeded 21,600 units in January this year, a year-on-year increase of 171.63%. The competition between the two car companies is also reflected in these two cars.

In fact, the battle between the two cars in the end is not about how gorgeous the parameters are, but who understands the pain points of ordinary people better when using cars. I went to the 4S store twice and found that the portraits of the people looking at the cars were very different. I could tell at a glance who came for the i60 and who came for the E5.

Most of the people who watch the Aian i60 are young families who have just gotten married and have children, or people whose hometowns are out of town and often have to run long distances. When they look at the car, the most common questions they ask are "Will it run out of battery halfway through a long trip?" and "Is the fuel consumption really so low when running a long distance?" To put it bluntly, they want the low cost of pure electric power and the convenience of a gas-powered car, and don't want to be tied up by battery life. The i60 just hits this demand point.

Most of the people who watch the Galaxy E5 are families who have convenient charging conditions at home, or who commute to the city on weekdays and occasionally travel around on weekends. They value the pure electric driving experience more. They feel that the cost of electricity is low and maintenance is simple. Moreover, the safety configuration and external discharge function of the Galaxy E5 just meet their outdoor needs. When talking about cars, they always ask "is the battery life enough?" and "how much power can the external discharge drive?"

It can be seen that the competition between these two vehicles is essentially a competition between the two technical routes of extended range and pure electric vehicle, and it is also a collision of two vehicle usage scenarios. In the past two years, the new energy market has long passed the era of "competing with who has the longest battery life and who has the most configurations." Now the battle is about precise positioning and whether it can solve the actual problems of users, rather than blindly stacking materials.

The rapid rise of the Aian i60 actually illustrates a problem: in the 100,000-class market that values ​​practicality and cost-effectiveness, range-extending technology that can completely solve range anxiety is becoming more and more attractive. After all, for most families, a car is the only means of transportation, and flexibility is too important. No one wants to give up long-distance travel because of battery life, and no one wants to spend more money for long-distance travel.

The continued hot sales of the Galaxy E5 also proves that pure electric models still have a strong market foundation. As long as the product strength is solid, safe and secure, and can meet the needs of specific users, it can still gain a firm foothold even if it does not play "dual power". Especially now that charging piles are becoming more and more popular, many urban communities and shopping malls have charging piles, and the use scenarios of pure electric vehicles are becoming more and more widespread.

In the final analysis, there is no absolute winner or lose between these two cars, and there is no one who is more worth buying. The key lies in your own car usage scenarios. If you often run long distances, charging is inconvenient, and you want to take into account the low cost of pure electricity, then the Aion i60 is definitely more suitable; if you have convenient charging, usually drive in the city, and like to camp outdoors, then the Galaxy E5 will definitely not be a loss.

Now China's new energy market is really becoming more and more mature. Car companies are no longer blindly introducing parameters, but are beginning to truly understand the needs of the people, shifting from competing for price and configuration to competing for scenarios and experiences. This is definitely a good thing for us consumers. After all, it is most practical to spend less money and buy a car that better suits our needs.

Finally, I would like to ask, if you have a budget of over 100,000 and want to buy a family SUV, would you choose the Aion i60 that can refuel and charge, or the Galaxy E5 that focuses on pure electricity? Tell us your opinions in the comment area, and let’s talk about the most practical experience of buying a car~ (Note: Cars are a large-ticket purchase, so it is recommended to choose carefully based on your own car use scenarios and charging conditions, and consume rationally)