Arcfox, the electric-vehicle brand under BAIC, launched its Alpha T7 midsize SUV in China on September 16, offering both battery-electric (BEV) and range-extender (EREV) versions across nine trim levels. The subsidised guide price starts at 132,800 yuan (about $18,700) and tops out at 168,800 yuan (about $23,800), according to Chinese outlet D1EV. Pre-sales orders surpassed 30,000 units within 72 hours, with the first 10,000 booked in just two hours.
Size and specs that undercut rivals
The Alpha T7 measures 5,020mm long, 1,996mm wide and 1,685mm tall, with a 3,040mm wheelbase, placing it firmly in the midsize-to-large SUV segment. Its drag coefficient is a low 0.251. At its price point, it undercuts comparable models such as the Changan Deepal S07, which starts at 153,900 yuan, and the Leapmotor C16, priced from 151,800 yuan.
Inside, the T7 ditches a traditional instrument cluster in favour of a 1.1-metre-wide panoramic head-up display, paired with a 17.3-inch 3K central touchscreen. The cabin runs dual AI models from Alibaba's Qwen and ByteDance's Doubao, enabling voice control across vehicle functions. Comfort features include a zero-gravity 4D massage passenger seat, an 8.2-litre temperature-controlled compartment, a 21-speaker audio system, and a 1.28-square-metre panoramic roof.
Huawei ADAS and dual powertrains
The headline feature is the Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 Pro advanced driver assistance system, available on the乾崑 (Qiankun) trims. It uses 27 sensors, including a cabin-mounted lidar with a "one-lens dual-mode" optical design, and supports highway and urban navigation assist (NCA) plus full-scenario automated parking. The CAS 5.0 collision-avoidance system includes 24 active safety functions, with forward automatic emergency braking capable of stopping from 130 km/h (81 mph) and detecting obstacles such as cones and barriers from 116 metres away in low light.
Both powertrains use CATL cells. The EREV version pairs a 1.5-litre range extender with a claimed 320 km electric-only range and a combined range of 1,315 km, with a WLTC-rated consumption of 5.58 litres per 100 km when the battery is depleted. The BEV version rides on an 800V silicon-carbide fast-charging platform with an 84.8 kWh pack, offering CLTC ranges of 650 km or 715 km. Charging from 30% to 80% takes 15 minutes, and energy consumption is rated at 12.7 kWh per 100 km. For context, CLTC figures are typically 15-20% more optimistic than WLTP, so the equivalent WLTP range is roughly 520-570 km (est.).
The chassis, tuned by Magna, includes continuously variable damping and an AI-controlled suspension with features such as motion-sickness mitigation and stability control during a tyre blowout. The T7 is the first model to integrate six external partners' technology, including Huawei's ADAS, CATL batteries, Magna chassis tuning, and Alibaba's Qwen cabin assistant.
Arcfox has been gaining momentum, with cumulative deliveries of 80,581 units in the first half of 2026, up 65.88% year on year, ranking second among mainstream new-energy brands in growth. The Alpha T7 is positioned to fill a gap in the brand's lineup for a high-volume midsize SUV, targeting the crowded 150,000-yuan segment with a larger body and more equipment than rivals. BAIC plans for Arcfox to sell 420,000 vehicles this year, with a long-term goal of 1 million by 2030.
