BAIC’s new energy Arcfox brand debuts at Kyalami Festival of Motoring
Described as 'premium' and 'technological', the brand will commence with sales in October, with a single model - the all-electric T1 hatch.
BAIC's new energy vehicle brand, Arcfox, made its debut at the Kyalami Festival of Motoring this past weekend, revealing its first model. The T1, named after a polar fox, will be the only model initially available in South Africa. Arcfox's Zhenjiang plant builds the T1, which is powered solely by an electric powertrain and has been re-classified as a compact SUV, despite being a five-door hatchback.
The T1 rides on a dedicated electric vehicle platform and has dimensions of 4,337mm in length, 2,770mm wheelbase, 1,860mm width, and 1,572mm height. The vehicle offers two trim levels, Pro and Pro Max, and features such as 17 or 18-inch alloy wheels, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 15.6-inch infotainment display. Safety and driver assistance features include multiple airbags, tyre pressure monitoring, parking sensors, and various driver assistance technologies like Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist.
The T1's battery capacity is 42.3kWh, which provides a range of 310km on a single charge. The vehicle will support DC charging up to 80kW, with a 25-minute charging time from 30-80%. BAIC plans to reveal final specifications and pricing for the T1 in October.
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