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GAC Aion UT or Chevrolet Onix Sedan LT (auto): which costs less to own?

By the EVCostIQ research team · checked against our public methodology · every source on this page is dated

As of 1 July 2026, over 5 years in Colombia (12,000 km/year), the Chevrolet Onix Sedan LT (auto) is still the cheaper car to own: about COP 83,808,095 versus COP 100,540,774 for the GAC Aion UT, a gap of COP 16,732,679.

Not a cash rebate — a list-price gap: in Colombia the core EV benefit is structural, at the border. 100% electric cars come in duty-free (0% tariff), while Decreto 1432 de 2025 (MinComercio — the trade ministry's decree of 24-Dec-2025) raised the import tariff on gas and diesel cars from 35% to 40%. That widens the showroom price gap between EVs and ICE cars, but it is not money handed back to the buyer: that's why we model it at $0 and do not deduct it from the total cost above. The effect was immediate (EV sales +171% in Q1 2026, helped also by lower interest rates and Tesla's price war). Source: Decreto 1432/2025; ColombiaOne 08-Apr-2026; trade.gov Colombia tariffs, as of . Confirm the current conditions before you buy.

Cheaper over 5 years · ColombiaChevrolet Onix Sedan LT (auto) · COP 83,808,095 total · that's COP 16,732,679 less than the GAC Aion UT

GAC Aion UT vs Chevrolet Onix Sedan LT (auto) — Where your money goes

GAC Aion UT vs Chevrolet Onix Sedan LT (auto) — 5-year total cost (COP)
Cost componentElectric · GAC Aion UTGas · Chevrolet Onix Sedan LT
Depreciation (estimated)COP 59,057,000 (59%)COP 39,195,100 (47%)
Charging / gasCOP 10,769,318 (11%)COP 14,569,689 (17%)
↳ of which charging loss12% (~COP 1,292,318)—
MaintenanceCOP 2,500,002 (2%)COP 4,999,998 (6%)
InsuranceCOP 13,000,000 (13%)COP 10,000,000 (12%)
Financing interestCOP 15,214,453 (15%)COP 15,043,308 (18%)
Registration & feesCOP 0 (0%)COP 0 (0%)
Total cost of ownershipCOP 100,540,774COP 83,808,095

When is the EV worth it?

At your mileage, the electric car doesn't win: even over the car's whole life, the Chevrolet Onix Sedan LT (auto) stays the cheaper choice. We tell you plainly when the gas car wins — and here it does.

GAC Aion UT vs Chevrolet Onix Sedan LT (auto) — Head-to-head

Electric

GAC Aion UT

5-year total cost
COP 100,540,774
per month
COP 1,675,680
$/km
COP 1,676
Purchase price
COP 80,900,000
Drivetrain
Electric
Consumption
13.5 kWh/100km
Gas Cheaper over 5 years

Chevrolet Onix Sedan LT (auto)

5-year total cost
COP 83,808,095
per month
COP 1,396,802
$/km
COP 1,397
Purchase price
COP 79,990,000
Drivetrain
Gas
Consumption
5.8 L/100km
Electricity price
900 COP/kWh Enel-Codensa/EPM
Gas price
4,187 COP/L GlobalPetrolPrices

FAQ

Is the GAC Aion UT or the Chevrolet Onix Sedan LT (auto) cheaper to own over 5 years?

As of 1 July 2026, over 5 years in Colombia (12,000 km/year), the Chevrolet Onix Sedan LT (auto) is still the cheaper car to own: about COP 83,808,095 versus COP 100,540,774 for the GAC Aion UT, a gap of COP 16,732,679.

When does the GAC Aion UT become cheaper than the Chevrolet Onix Sedan LT (auto)?

At your mileage, the electric car doesn't win: even over the car's whole life, the Chevrolet Onix Sedan LT (auto) stays the cheaper choice. We tell you plainly when the gas car wins — and here it does.

How much more does the GAC Aion UT cost to buy than the Chevrolet Onix Sedan LT (auto)?

The GAC Aion UT starts at COP 80,900,000 — COP 910,000 more than the Chevrolet Onix Sedan LT (auto) (COP 79,990,000). Over 5 years, the total ownership gap is COP 16,732,679 in favour of the Chevrolet Onix Sedan LT (auto).

Which costs less per km: the GAC Aion UT or the Chevrolet Onix Sedan LT (auto)?

The Chevrolet Onix Sedan LT (auto): COP 1,676 versus COP 1,397 per km, all-in (COP 1,675,680 versus COP 1,396,802 a month).

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