อาร์คฟ็อกซ์, แบรนด์ภายใต้ BAIC, ตั้งใจที่จะเริ่มรถยนต์ไฟฟ้า (อีวี) ยอดขายในญี่ปุ่นโดย 2024

อาร์คฟ็อกซ์, a brand affiliated with Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group) specializing in รถยนต์ไฟฟ้า (รถยนต์ไฟฟ้า), is determined to make its mark in Japan’s EV market in 2024, despite facing challenges in its domestic market. In a recent development, Beijing Electric Vehicle Co (BJEV), the EV-manufacturing arm of BAIC Group, signed a letter of intent on October 8 to collaborate with Turing, a Japanese startup focused on mass-producing fully autonomous EVs. This partnership aims to deliver cutting-edge intelligent driving products to the Japanese market and explore opportunities for autonomous driving technology commercialization in Japan.

Arcfox, a brand under BAIC, intends to commence Electric Vehicle (EV) sales in Japan by 2024 - Trade News - 1

As part of this collaboration, Arcfox is set to introduce its α-S electric sedan to the Japanese market in 2024. Turing will customize the model’s smart features to cater to the specific travel needs of Japanese consumers.

The Arcfox α-S, which was unveiled on April 17, 2021, made headlines as the world’s first production vehicle to incorporate Huawei’s Huawei Inside smart car solution. This model comes with a price tag starting from RMB 223,800 ($30,690) ในประเทศจีน, with the Huawei Inside version priced at RMB 329,800.

Arcfox, a brand under BAIC, intends to commence Electric Vehicle (EV) sales in Japan by 2024 - Trade News - 2

In terms of performance, ดิ “Huawei ภายใน” Arcfox α-S boasts a 4WD motor capable of delivering a peak power of 473 กิโลวัตต์และแรงบิดสูงสุดของ 655 นิวตันเมตร, allowing it to accelerate from 0 ถึง 100 กิโลเมตรต่อชั่วโมงในเวลาเพียง 3.5 วินาที. อนึ่ง, it supports 800V high-voltage fast charging with a charging power of up to 187 กิโลวัตต์, and BAIC has claimed that the model can replenish nearly 200 กม. ของช่วงในเพียง 10 รายงานการประชุม.

อย่างไรก็ตาม, sales of the Arcfox α-S have faced challenges in China, with monthly sales figures rarely surpassing 1,500 หน่วย. ในเดือนสิงหาคม, Arcfox managed to sell 2,029 รถ ถัง, with the Arcfox α-S contributing 1,473 to that total. September saw the company selling 2,016 รถ ถัง, although a breakdown of sales by model was not provided in the released figures. Alongside the α-S, Arcfox also currently offers the α-T SUV and the compact EV Koala.