The Arcfox α-S (极狐阿尔法S, Alpha-S) is an all-electric executive car manufactured by BAIC under the Arcfox brand.

Arcfox α-S
Arcfox α-S in Shanghai
Overview
ManufacturerArcfox (BAIC Group)
Production2020–present
Model years2021–present
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style5-door liftback sedan
Layout
RelatedSHM Afeela
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent magnet asynchronous motor
Power output
  • 218 hp (221 PS; 163 kW) (FWD)
  • 435 hp (441 PS; 324 kW) (4WD)
  • 643 hp (652 PS; 479 kW) (HUAWEI Inside)
Transmission1-speed direct-drive reduction
Battery
Electric range525–708 km (326–440 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,915 mm (114.8 in)
Length4,980 mm (196.1 in)
Width1,960 mm (77.2 in)
Height1,599 mm (63.0 in)

Overview

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Arcfox α-S rear

In the second half of January 2021,[1] the Chinese automobile division Arcfox presented a new large electric crossover, which, like the smaller α-T model, was called α-S[1] and was kept in a similar stylistic formula.

The car got aggressively styled headlights, an imitation of the air intake in the shape of a trapezoid, and a pointed front apron. In addition, the vehicle has a gently sloping roof line, as well as retractable door handles and rear lamps connected by a luminous strip.[1]

The electrical system of the Arcfox α-S consists of a 218-horsepower (163 kW; 221 PS) electric motor that provides a maximum torque of 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft).[2] In terms of the available variants of the battery, the manufacturer has provided three variants that will allow the vehicle to drive 525, 603 or 708 kilometres (326, 375 or 440 mi) on a single charge according to the Chinese NEDC measurement procedure.[3]

Electronics for the Arcfox α-S are co-developed with Huawei.[4]

In July 2021, an Arcfox Alpha-S was crash-tested in China (car-to-car crash test) versus a BYD Han EV with blade batteries. The result is that the Alpha-S is safer. At about 48 hours after the test, nothing happened to the Arcfox Alpha-S, only the BYD Han car caught fire and burned to the ground.[5][6]

Forest Edition

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A variant with different color schemes and configurations was launched in April 2023 during Auto Shanghai.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "ARCFOX αS made deubt with battery life up to 708km". Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  2. ^ "Arcfox Alpha S: la crossover elettrica secondo BAIC" (in Italian). 23 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  3. ^ "В Китае представили «убийцу» Tesla с запасом хода 708 километров" (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  4. ^ "Arcfox α-S with 'Huawei Inside' aims to deliver 1,000 units this year". CnEVPost. 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2021-08-26.
  5. ^ Chen, James (2021-07-29). "BYD Han EV suffers in independent crash testing". CarNewsChina. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
  6. ^ "汉EV对撞极狐阿尔法S后竟起火,比亚迪官方紧急回应" [The Han EV caught fire after colliding with the Arcfox Alpha-S, BYD's official emergency response]. Sina Finance (in Chinese). 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  7. ^ "2023上海车展:极狐阿尔法S森林版首发" [2023 Auto SHanghai: Arcfox Alpha-S Forest Edition]. autohome.com.cn (in Chinese). 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2024-03-17.