BAIC begins Arcfox T1 pre-sales in Brazil

Chinese automaker BAIC has initiated the pre-sale phase for its Arcfox T1 electric crossover in the Brazilian market. The model is positioned as a competitor to vehicles such as the BYD Dolphin and Geely EX2, with an estimated price of approximately R$ 130,000.

The Arcfox T1 features a front motor producing 95 hp and 18 kgfm of torque. It is equipped with a 42 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, which offers an estimated range of up to 425 km according to the CLTC cycle, though official Inmetro certification in Brazil is still pending. The vehicle includes a 15.6-inch multimedia center, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, and V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) functionality.

Dimensions for the crossover include a length of 4.34 meters and a width of 1.86 meters, with a trunk capacity of 459 liters that expands to 1,352 liters with the seats folded. BAIC CEO Oswaldo Ramos stated the brand aims to become one of the top five manufacturers in Brazil, specifically targeting the segment of vehicles priced under R$ 200,000.