Arcfox αS5

The Arcfox αS5 is a battery electric and range extender mid-size sedan manufactured by BAIC under the Arcfox brand.

Overview

In April 2024, during the international auto show in Beijing, the premiere of the first sedan of the Arcfox 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.[1] The styling design features aggressively shaped teardrop headlights, a gently sloping roofline, concealed door handles and a light strip at the rear.[2][3]

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 multimedia system.[4]

Specifications

The αS5 is equipped with a fully electric drivetrain with three specifications. The 560Max produces 185 kW and 320 Nm of torque and has a 64.8 kWh LFP battery capable of charging at up to 160 kW. The 708Max produces 200 kW and 360 Nm of torque and has a 79.2 kWh NMC battery capable of charging at up to 230 kW. The 650Ultra produces 390 kW and 690 Nm and has a 74.4 kWh LFP battery capable of charging at up to 404 kW.[5]

The 560Max and 708Max are powered by a single motor electric are two-wheel drive, with the 650Ultra having two motors and is four-wheel drive. With CLTC range being: 560 km, 708 km, and 650 km respectively.[6]

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