Compact electric SUV from BAIC's ArcFox brand, offered in three battery options up to 79.2 kWh for 705 km CLTC range.
Arcfox
BAIC Group's premium EV sub-brand. Sells electric sedans and SUVs in China under the Arcfox name, positioned above the main BAIC range.
Arcfox models
The Arcfox Beta T1 is BAIC's entry-level electric hatchback, facelifted in June 2026 less than a year after launch. A single 129 hp front motor is paired with a 36.4 or 42.3 kWh battery for 350 or 450 km of CLTC range, with a 550 km version to follow. Length 4,375 mm. Prices in China run from 62,800 yuan.
BAIC's large electric sedan for the Chinese market. Single front motor, 216 hp, two battery options up to 65.8 kWh. From ¥96,800 ($14,200) - or ¥68,800 ($10,100) on a battery rental scheme.
Arcfox's premium MPV for China. EREV powertrain - 309 hp electric motor with a 1.5T range extender. 2+2+3 seating, 3,200 mm wheelbase, 21.4" ceiling screen. From ¥219,900 ($32,200).
Arcfox models and prices
| Model | Price from | Market | Body | Powertrain | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha T5 | —Price not published | — | SUV | EV | On Sale |
| Beta T1 | ¥62,800(~$9,331) | ChinaJun 2026 | Hatchback | EV | On Sale |
| S3 | ¥96,800(~$14,383) | ChinaMay 2026 | Sedan | EV | On Sale |
| Wendao V9 | ¥219,900(~$32,675) | ChinaMay 2026 | MPV | EREV | On Sale |
Starting prices in the market each car is sold in, on the date shown. USD figures are approximate conversions.
News about Arcfox
China's market regulator has ordered nearly 4.3 million vehicles from 11 manufacturers back for a fix, the largest recall in the country's history. The fault is the emergency door release inside the cabin, which occupants and rescuers may not find after a crash cuts the power. Tesla accounts for about 2.98 million cars.
BAIC has refreshed its entry-level electric hatchback barely nine months after it went on sale, renaming it the Arcfox Beta T1. The update brings a longer body, a redesigned rear, two battery options for 350 or 450 km of CLTC range, and a 550 km version to follow. Prices in China run from 62,800 to 79,800 yuan ($9,300 to $11,800).
Europe's first commercial robotaxi service is launching in Zagreb, using Pony.ai's autonomous stack on the ArcFox Alpha T5 platform.
Arcfox is the electric vehicle sub-brand of BAIC Group (Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co.), launched in 2020. Models are built on the IMC platform developed with Huawei, with features including 5G connectivity, V2X communication, and OTA updates. The lineup currently includes the Alpha S sedan and the newer S3.