- The updated Arcfox Alpha T5 is a midsize SUV with a starting price of RMB 109,800 ($15,460) after discounts.
- The Alpha T5's EREV variants offer a 215-kilometer battery range.
Arcfox, the electric vehicle (EV) unit of Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group), officially launched the updated Alpha T5 SUV (sport utility vehicle), expanding its lineup from only battery electric vehicle (BEV) models to now include extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) options.
The updated Alpha T5, a midsize SUV, was launched at an event yesterday with a discounted starting price of RMB 109,800 ($15,460).
Its official starting price is RMB 113,800, representing a RMB 10,000 (8.79 percent) reduction from the RMB 123,800 pre-sales price announced two weeks prior.
Arcfox offers three variants of the Alpha T5 EREV, priced at RMB 113,800, RMB 119,800, and RMB 131,800 respectively.
It has four BEV variants priced at RMB 123,800, RMB 135,800, RMB 151,800, and RMB 158,800 respectively.
The updated Alpha T5 measures 4,760 mm in length, 1,936 mm in width, and 1,650 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,845 mm. This represents a 70 mm increase in length compared to its predecessor, while other dimensions remain unchanged.
The Alpha T5 EREV is Arcfox's first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) and the inaugural model equipped with BAIC's Shenqing extended-range system.
The EREV variants utilize a 1.5-liter engine as its range extender, paired with an electric motor delivering a maximum power output of 200 kW. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds.
The Alpha T5 EREV features lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries with a 215-km range, achieving a combined range of 1,215 km when fully fueled and charged.
The updated Alpha T5 BEV variants offer two motor options with maximum power outputs of 185 kW and 200 kW, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds.
The BEV variants utilize batteries supplied by CATL (HKG: 3750), offering ranges of 560 km, 660 km, or 705 km.
The updated Alpha T5 BEV is built on an 800-volt high-voltage platform and supports 5C ultra-fast charging.
Arcfox, one of China's earliest EV startups, previously offered only BEV models. It reported monthly sales figures in 2020 but has disclosed minimal sales data since 2021 amid weak performance.
Its previous new model launch occurred just one month prior, rolling out the T1 compact EV on September 11 with a starting price of only RMB 62,800.
($1 = RMB 7.1006)
