Arcfox

Beginning

In 2017, the Chinese automotive giant BAIC Group decided to create a new subordinate brand dedicated to the development of electric cars. The first model to go on sale locally was a microcar called Lite aimed at the premium class.[2] In March 2019, the global premiere of the Arcfox brand took place during the Geneva Motor Show, expressing the goals of expanding the Chinese brand's operations also on the European continent.[3]

The designs presented under the Arcfox brand in Europe were completely different from the concept of the Lite. The first vehicle was a prototype of a large SUV ECF, whose styling was designed by designer Walter de Silva known for his work for Volkswagen Group.[4] The second vehicle that participated in the world premiere of the Arcfox brand was the GT sports car, intended to present the capabilities of the BAIC Group designers.[5] The vehicle was presented in both a basic and a special variant called Race Edition.[6]

Further development

In 2020, the company focused on completely new designs built for the Chinese market in the form of technically advanced electric crossovers. In May 2020, the mid-size Alpha-T model debuted,[7] and a year later the offer was expanded by the large crossover Alpha-S[8] from then on, serving as the flagship design. In 2022, Arcfox started cooperation with the Chinese giant Huawei, equipping its cars available on the domestic market with the operating system.[9]

In 2023, Arcfox began to further expand its model portfolio, launching in September this year the sale of a compact minivan Kaola with unusual interior design solutions aimed at mothers of small children.[10] In December of the same year, the range was expanded by the compact crossover Alpha T5,[11] and in the spring of 2024, Arcfox introduced the first classic passenger car - the Alpha S5 limousine.[12]

Current models

• Arcfox T1 (2025–present), compact hatchback, BEV
• Arcfox S3 (to commence), mid-size sedan, BEV
• Arcfox αS5 (2024–present), mid-size sedan, BEV/EREV
• Arcfox αT6 (2020–present), mid-size SUV, BEV
• Arcfox αT5 (2024–present), compact SUV, BEV/EREV
• Arcfox αS6 (2021–present), full-size sedan, BEV
• Arcfox Kaola (2023–present), compact MPV, BEV
• Arcfox Wendao V9 (to commence), full-size MPV, EREV

Discontinued models

• Arcfox Lite (2017–2020), city car

Concept Cars

• Arcfox ECF Concept
• Arcfox GT, sports car