Beginning

In 2017, the Chinese automotive giant BAIC Group decided to create a new subordinate brand dedicated to the development of electric cars. The first model to go on sale locally was a microcar called Lite aimed at the premium class.^[1] In March 2019, the global premiere of the Arcfox brand took place during the Geneva Motor Show, expressing the goals of expanding the Chinese brand's operations also on the European continent.^[2]

The designs presented under the Arcfox brand in Europe were completely different from the concept of the Lite. The first vehicle was a prototype of a large SUV ECF, whose styling was designed by designer Walter de Silva known for his work for Volkswagen Group.^[3] The second vehicle that participated in the world premiere of the Arcfox brand was the supercar GT, intended to present the capabilities of the BAIC Group designers.^[4] The vehicle was presented in both a basic and a special variant called Race Edition.^[5]

Further development

In 2020, the company focused on completely new designs built for the Chinese market in the form of technically advanced electric crossovers. In May 2020, the mid-size Alpha-T model debuted,^[6] and a year later the offer was expanded by the large crossover Alpha-S^[7] from then on, serving as the flagship design. In 2022, Arcfox started cooperation with the Chinese giant Huawei, equipping its cars available on the domestic market with the operating system.^[8]

In 2023, Arcfox began to further expand its model portfolio, launching in September this year the sale of a compact minivan Kaola with unusual interior design solutions aimed at mothers of small children.^[9] In December of the same year, the range was expanded by the compact crossover Alpha T5,^[10] and in the spring of 2024, Arcfox introduced the first classic passenger car - the Alpha S5 limousine.^[11]

Current Models

• Arcfox αT (2020–present), midsize SUV
• Arcfox αS (2021–present), full-size sedan
• Arcfox Kaola (2023–present), compact MPV
• Arcfox αS5 (2024–present), compact sedan
• Arcfox αT5 (to commence), compact SUV
• Arcfox GT (prototype), super car

• Arcfox αT
• Arcfox αS
• Arcfox GT
• Arcfox Kaola
• Arcfox αT5
• Arcfox αS5

Former production

• Arcfox Lite (2017–2020), city car

• Arcfox Lite

Concept Cars

Arcfox has one concept car:

• Arcfox ECF Concept