The Arcfox αS5 () is a
battery electric mid-size
Mid-size—also known as intermediate—is a vehicle size class which originated in the United States and is used for cars larger than compact cars and smaller than full-size cars. "Large family car" is a UK term and a part of the D-segment in t ...
sedan manufactured by
BAIC
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under the
Arcfox
Arcfox (极狐) is a Chinese marque of electric passenger cars and SUV owned by BAIC BluePark based in Beijing founded in 2017.
History Beginning
In 2017, the Chinese automotive giant BAIC Group decided to create a new subordinate brand dedic ...
brand.
Overview
In April 2024, during the international auto show in
Beijing
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, the premiere of the first sedan of the
Arcfox
Arcfox (极狐) is a Chinese marque of electric passenger cars and SUV owned by BAIC BluePark based in Beijing founded in 2017.
History Beginning
In 2017, the Chinese automotive giant BAIC Group decided to create a new subordinate brand dedic ...
brand took place, expanding the range with another product from the "Alpha" line with the suffix S5. The car was created as a response to, among others,
BYD Seal taking the form of a mid-size sedan. The styling design features aggressively shaped teardrop headlights, a gently sloping roofline, concealed door handles and a light strip at the rear.
The passenger cabin has been redesigned to resemble the
αT5 crossover, with a two-spoke steering wheel, no gauges in front of the driver, and all basic vehicle functions concentrated in a large, central 14.6-inch touchscreen. It uses the
Huawei
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multimedia system.
Specifications
The αS5 is equipped with a fully electric drive, and will go on sale in two specifications: with one and two motors. The first transfers power to the front axle and 268 hp, while the second has an AWD drive and 523 hp of maximum power. Both versions have a 79.2 kWh battery, offering a range of 650 kilometers in the CLTC standard for the basic version and 708 kilometers for the dual-engine version.
Sales
References
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αS5
Cars introduced in 2024
Mid-size cars
Front-wheel-drive vehicles
All-wheel-drive vehicles
Production electric cars