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Arcfox αT5

The Arcfox αT5 is a battery electric and range extender compact crossover SUV manufactured by BAIC under the Arcfox brand.

Overview

In late 2023, Chinese electric carmaker Arcfox introduced another model to expand its portfolio of smaller, more affordable vehicles. The αT5 slots below the Alpha-T. In October 2025, Arcfox released a refreshed version of the αT5, which sees the existing EV versions gain range alongside the addition of a debuting range-extender powertrain option. It gains 70 mm in length but all other dimensions remain the same. Additionally, it features the debuting Yuanjing Intelligent Driving and Cabin software developed in-house by BAIC New Energy.

It has a silhouette rich in sharp lines and clearly outlined embossments. Aggressively shaped headlights were connected by a small crossbar, and the bumper was expanded by large air intakes. The slim silhouette was diversified by retractable door handles, while the rear part of the body was dominated by a high-set light strip and extensive embossments.[1] The EV version has a drag coefficient of 0.243 Cd, while the range extender version is 0.268 Cd.[2]

The passenger compartment has been kept in a simple, minimalist design. The high-set center tunnel has been detached from the cockpit, gaining an expanded lower storage compartment. The dashboard is dominated by only one, central touchscreen. It serves as both the clocks and the multimedia system with a diagonal of 15.6 inches.

Higher end variants are equipped with a Level 2 ADAS system powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8775 SoC.

2025 update

In 2025, the αT5 received a new range-extender powertrain option and updates to the existing EV powertrains which increased range while keeping battery and motor specifications identical. The 64.8 kWh, 74.4 kWh, and 79.2 kWh models' ranges increased from 520, to 560 ,, respectively.

The αT5 is the first Arcfox model to receive a range-extender system, known as the BAIC Shenqing system. It uses a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter inline-four petrol engine, which outputs 103 hp at 6,000 rpm and 132 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm. It has a compression ratio of 14:1 and is equipped with port injection, resulting in a claimed peak thermal efficiency of 40% or a petrol to electricity conversion rate of 3.5 kWh/L (13.25 kWh/gal).[3] It is equipped with a CATL-supplied 27.4 kWh Freevoy LFP battery pack and a rear motor outputting 268 hp and 365 Nm of torque. It achieves a pure electric range of 163 and 215 km on the WLTP and CLTC cycles, respectively, and total range of 1070 and 1215 km on WLTP and CLTC, respectively.[2][4] Arcfox says that the system's power generation is 95% efficient and the electric drive efficiency is 98%. It is capable of a 0–100 km/h acceleration time of 6.5 seconds with a charged battery or 7.6 seconds when the battery is low. It can charge from 30–80% in 15 minutes, or 10–80% in 21 minutes.[3][5]

Specifications

The αT5 is an electric car, whose drive system is made up of two motors to choose from. The weaker one producing 185 kW and 360 Nm of torque, and the more powerful one - 200 kW and 360 Nm of torque. The first one was combined with a 64.8 kWh battery manufactured by CATL, which offered a range of up to 520 km according to the CLTC standard, while the second gained a 79.2 kWh battery and up to 660 km of CLTC range.[6][7]

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References

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