Arcfox αS5

Arcfox αS5
Overview
ManufacturerArcfox (BAIC Group)
Production2024–present
Model years2025–present
AssemblyChina: Zhenjiang
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size car (D)
Body style4-door sedan
Layout
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous (front), AC induction (rear)
Power output185–390 kW (248–523 hp; 252–530 PS)
Transmission1-speed direct-drive reduction
Battery
  • 64.8 kWh LFP CATL
  • 74.4 kWh NMC CATL
  • 79.2 kWh LFP CATL
Electric range560–708 km (348–440 miles) (CLTC)
Plug-in chargingDC: 160–404 kW
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,900 mm (114 in)
Length4,820 mm (190 in)
Width1,930 mm (76 in)
Height1,480 mm (58 in)
Curb weight1,885–2,120 kg (4,156–4,674 lb)

The Arcfox αS5 (Chinese: 极狐阿尔法S5) 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 (248 hp) and 320 N⋅m (236 ft⋅lb) of torque and has a 64.8 kWh LFP battery capable of charging at up to 160 kW. The 708Max produces 200 kW (268 hp) and 360 N⋅m (266 ft⋅lb) of torque and has a 79.2 kWh NMC battery capable of charging at up to 230 kW. The 650Ultra produces 390 kW (523 hp) and 690 N⋅m (509 ft⋅lb) 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 (348 mi), 708 km (440 mi), and 650 km (404 mi) respectively.[6]

Sales

Year China
2024 21,712[7]
2025 31,449[8]

References

  1. ^ "Arcfox Alpha S5 Wants To Take On The BYD Seal". 7 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  2. ^ "Arcfox to Zeekr: Star cars at the 2024 Beijing motor show". 26 April 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  3. ^ "ARCFOX α S5 kicks off pre-sale with actual starting price at 174,800 yuan". 24 April 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  4. ^ "Foxy mover! Arcfox Alpha S5 coming soon". Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  5. ^ "ArcFox Alpha S5 2025 - detailed specifications and trim levels". Data.CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
  6. ^ Chen, Dong Yi (15 June 2025). "BAIC's ArcFox αS5 all-electric sedan with 0.1925Cd launched in China". carnewschina.com. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  7. ^ "December, 2024 auto sales of BAIC Magna _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  8. ^ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年ARCFOX极狐终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 2026-01-28.