BAIC BJEV’s ARCFOX αT premium BEV powered by Huawei’s 5G chipset

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- BAIC BJEV, the NEV unit of BAIC Group, is going to announce the price of the αT, the first mass-produced all-electric model under the premium brand ARCFOX, at the forthcoming Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2020 (Auto China 2020), according to a local media report.

The presale price previously unveiled starts at 280,000 yuan ($41,415). 

In the meantime, the N61, ARCFOX's second model, is expected to be launched in early 2021, according to the local report.

The automaker describes the αT as a “5G-enabled intelligent EV model thanks to the equipment of the new-generation MH5000 T-BOX, which is built on Huawei's 5G multi-mode chipset Balong 5000. 

According to the testing data offered by Huawei, the MH5000 5G module works at a downlink rate up to 2 Gbps and an uplink rate up to 230 Mbps, meeting the high bandwidth requirements of industry applications and powering the vehicle data connection, vehicle-road collaboration and the future development of autonomous driving.

The ARCFOX αT displays a striking resemblance to the ECF Concept, but looks more unassuming. The front features a closed-off grille that is usually seen at full-electric vehicle models. The triangle-shaped headlights and daytime running lights render an aggressive front fascia.

The special C-pillar design at the ECF concept fails to be retained at the mass-produced version.

At the rear, the taillight cluster stretching across the tailgate, coupled with the large-sized trapezoidal license plate frame, creates a multi-layered perception.

The dimension of 4,788mm long, 1,940mm wide, 1,683mm tall, and the 2,915-mm wheelbase put the ARCFOX αT squarely in the league of medium-sized SUVs. The adoption of the “hidden” door handles helps reduce air resistance.

The ARCFOX αT is driven by an all-wheel-drive system and two electric motors with respective output reaching up to 160kW. It is available for two NEDC-rated ranges—480km and 653km, powered by 67kWh or 93.6kWh ternary-lithium battery pack (ARCFOX αT, photo source: ARCFOX).