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four years of operation, Beiqi new energy high-end brand ARCFOX has finally launched its first production car –αT.
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this is a car with the dimension (Mid-size, D segments) of the pure electric SUV, the price of the whole system 24.19-31.99 million.
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αT analysis of competing models is not difficult to find, its size, location and price close, there Wei to ES6, Biyaditang EV and love Chi U5 …… even be put into domestic Tesla Model Y.
However, further analysis ARCFOX αT pricing strategy will find that, in fact, this new electric SUV is the main market segments less than 30 million, and Wei to the intersection is not deep . αT not only to share eating traditional fuel SUV, while partaking of the “new forces” electric car is its harvest object.
because in addition to the performance of four-wheel drive version is priced at H than 319,900 yuan, αT remaining four pre-precursor models are in this price range 24.19-27.69 ten thousand yuan. And, also Mileage Online: entry level will be able to run 480km, long life version 653km, four-wheel drive version was 600km.
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Further, from Magna Steyr (MAGNA) “OEM” inModel point of view, ARCFOX αT on vehicle quality can be guaranteed, and joint-venture model can even import car craftsmanship on an equal footing.
and is worth noting that, in addition to this BEV sales in the Chinese market, but also to expand the distribution network is the European market. Therefore, called globalization model actually is not an exaggeration.
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in fact on ARCFOX brand, the outside world should understand it is not that much, even before the launch of αT, not many opportunities for public appearances.
In addition to know that this is the new flagship high-end brand in the field of Beiqi new energy, and launched outside ARCFOX GT electric Hypercar build momentum for the brand at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019, the rest of the In fact, little is known about the information, quite a bit of mystery.
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Some people would probably wonder, ARCFOX not have Chinese names? What is the meaning of this word? αT is what is backing?
If you do not like to say ARCFOX, in fact, you can call it “extreme fox.”
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ACRFOX is (fox) a combination of two words from the Arctic (Arctic) and fox, emphasis is pure and agile brand content. But in an international operation modeUnder the formula, “ARCFOX” seems to be mentioned more.
and αT on the product itself, its birth background and regular “new forces” have a bit different.
“Very Fox” play a new model of cooperation
a share in the previous meeting in September, the staff Beiqi new energy He points to the significance ARCFOX brand was born – is a bold attempt outside of Beijing Automotive Group, the state-owned institutions.
From the capital perspective, ARCFOX is BAIC Beijing Automotive Group’s new energy after to attract private capital investment, through restructuring and the introduction of new brands, behind the operation of the “affiliated company” called “blue Valley Beiqi new energy Technology Co., Ltd.”, generally referred to as outside “Beiqi blue Valley.”
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in fact, the official statement by Beiqi new energy point of view, that is, "the first state-owned Beijing Automotive Group mixed ownership reform, to attract the favor of the capital markets, successfully landed in September 2018 the a-share market. "
as ARCFOX massive capital necessary for the operation, basically obtained through fund-raising mode shares outstanding. For example, in early August 2020, Beiqi Blue Valley on plans to raise 5.5 billion yuan of funds for the development of new models, network construction, 5G technology upgrades, as well as business development for electricity flow reserve funds.
especially in the related fund-raising announcement also shows that the total funds raised $ 5.5 billion, there are more than 4.2 billion yuan was used to research and development and production αT, αS and new high-end class a pure electric SUV models.
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These three BEV, clearly demonstrates ARCFOX next 3--5 years of product strategy, do first 25-35 million market, followed by product and gradually deepen sinking, become a rising star market segments.
which, αT has begun selling its product, code-named N60AB, internal product positioning high-end Class A + pure electric SUV (European C + Segment), but in fact the level of electric cars than conventional oil will be more than half the car number; followed by the launch in 2021 is αS (may also be called αX), code-named N61AB, it is a cross-border-style “big man” fastback sedan.
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As for the follow-up of high-end class a pure electric SUV, code-named was N50AB, is bound to do 20-25 million yuan on the price, generally will continue αT design style to attract more young users.
at the beginning of the product to do, in fact, ARCFOX on a series of product and technology planning in accordance with the rules of international. For example, the beginning, they create an intelligent modular architecture called the IMC, and then made BE21 product manufacturing platform under the IMC.
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EIC system solution is by Siemens, 
and Valeo BorgWarner provide three joint
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start switch, driving mode, an automatic parking
and the electronic parking brake switch
[ 123] BE21 platform having a high degree of flexibility and extensibility, through the combination of modular components, the product range can cover 2000-3000mm wheelbase of the vehicle body and forms with the market can be made in the form like SUV, Crossover or a Sedan.
Meanwhile, like the three-module, a battery pack, the suspension, the electrical system components and the like are highly versatile, in order to shorten the development cycle, and the amount of investment.
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12.3 inches LCD instrument panel is very Benz style
ARCFOX working with these "big", the exploration model is more like a new form of outsourcing, and this outsourcing are not in the traditional sense on the business "thrown to "let the third party to do the trick, then sit back and enjoy. But both sides are investing in mutual restraint, and joint technology development.
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[123 ] using a glass supporting Saint-Gobain
for example in the design, ARCFOX to join Volkswagen, former design director de middot; Silva, to the shape of several new models featuring the above control. According to the official statement, the German middot; ARCFOX Silva not only help design a new car, but also a complete set of visual design concept. 
For the control of VI, ARCFOX also be solved as a set of programs. With the nice new car design, they also brought in the first generation of designers TIM kobe Apple Store stores, to create 4S shop, exhibition center of the visual effects. Its vision is to do new energy brands in the style of "new forces."
In addition, as a new generation of car 5G modules MH5000 5G chip T-BOX provided by Huawei to expand and upgrade the Internet interactive functions well as a follow-up function “basis building “
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we mentioned earlier, ARCFOX find suppliers instead of the traditional “buy package”, which was set up with Huawei 1873 Davidson laboratory in November 2018, “1873” from electric Year of birth of the car, car 5G research applications and future co-depth.
In the cell portion, and Korea SK is independent production and joint development. It has SK R & D power, so αT become one of the strongest domestic BEV battery models. The front-wheel life 653km 600km and wheel drive which is a lithium battery capacity 93.6kWh, high energy density 194.12Wh / kg, parameters can see staggering.
EIC system solutions by Siemens, Valeo and BorgWarner three joint offer, while the manufacturing of the drive motor is electric cars BAIC Beijing Siemens and Siemens jointly established drive system (Changzhou) Co., Ltd. to complete.
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than the most powerful vehicle manufacturing – Beiqi hand in Magna Steyr, in the original Beiqi Zhenjiang company on the basis of a joint venture set up Beiqi blue Valley Magna automobile Co., Ltd., dedicated to the production of ARCFOX series models. The starting point can be described as domestic BEV model, higher than the independent auto companies to find OEM starting point.
for Magna Steyr, the legend of the past has focused on its OEM luxury brand models. Such as the familiar Mercedes – Benz G-Class, BMW 5 Series, Z4, Toyota Supra, Jaguar I-Pace, etc., are produced in the factory in Graz, Austria.
The most amazing is that these different brands, different types of models, but also on the same assembly line assembly, the complexity of the global foundry can do so, but also Magna Steyr is only one.
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front and rear bumper have used a lot of piano black trim
In September of that field even share the scene, vice president of China operations, Magna Steyr Huang Zhenyu also said with a smile, the day of the show car is not SOP mass production car, because the production car also fine craft, this so-called "good" people in the industry can only be discerned.
αT product level how to impress consumers?
and other brands of electric vehicles in production-sharing meeting on supporting parts of different international procurement propaganda, ARCFOX put up, or how to cooperate with the international big-name, how to learn advanced experience, how to control the quality and workmanship from the source, thereby establishing a reputation in the consumer end.
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R-chamfered presentation waist stamping process, neat patchwork
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black floating roof, the start line “fall”
after the B-pillar
So when you see the real car αT later, it will certainly feel significant changes.
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headlight control region is Defan children
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For example, static exterior and interior high perceived quality, design part elements and themes are very international. Shadow “borderless” style front there is a bit Porsche SUV – especially arranged next to the hood of lights, a lot like one pair of frog eyes?
side of the body look and feel is ARCFOX own elements, to restore the previous ECF concept car look. We mentioned earlier, official for αT is defined as “A +” level SUV, the actual level is the Compact Car Volkswagen Group definition, which is compact.
but the car 4788mm long, 2915mm wheelbase as well as exaggerated regard αT into the midsize SUV level, which is the mid-size car segment size D defined by the European Union. Roof lines have a tendency to fall after the B-pillar, the visual effects appear to be more stable, but also increase the sense of slender body.
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20-inch wheels with low air resistance, Michelin tire tread PS4 SUV
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The electric retractable door handle
If you compare the size, you will find αT than the “flow Star” Wei to ES6 small circle, but the wheelbase is 15mm longer than the ES6. And love Chi U5 contrast, will find αT larger circle.
reflected a moderate size of the interior space to performance, because of the use of digital cockpit arrangement and four corners, front and rear car aT are relatively large, but also more storage space.
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trunk relatively regular, provided the storage concealed
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in the entire interior and creative design element, there is at least 90 percent portion ARCFOX belong to their claims – the percentage of the remaining 10, from Beiqi partners – Mercedes – Benz. For example a combination of the left side of the steering wheel switch, control the lights, wipers, cruise control and steering adjustment, very Mercedes.
In the IP portion of the panel, the LCD screen ratio is very large, network concept known as quad. Dashboard screen comprising a liquid crystal instrument panel 12.3 inches, 20.3 inches 4K entertainment system control retina touchscreen, touch screen function setting 10.1 inches, and 8 inches HUD head-up display.
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It Mercedes shift switch
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the compositions of the switch is also very Mercedes
wherein the entertainment system is OS vendor Harman, in addition to a touch operation, the system also supports gesture, voice print, voice , face recognition. Because of blessing Huawei 5G chip, the system also has a strong and intelligent driver assistance network linking function.
ADAS system section, now has reached αT stage auxiliary L2.5, ARCFOX named α-Pilot wisdom to the steering system. High hardware system has been the subject, α-Pilot using a 5 millimeter-wave radar detection range of up to 210m, and 12 to compose the ultrasonic radar "visual network", can achieve the ACC, lane keeping, lane changing hedge, front and rear transverse collision avoidance, active braking and other functions.
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20.3 inches “long” retinal screen, from the vehicle computer OS Harman
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“strip” function control panel below the screen
Finally, we look at performance which performed. αT whole system performance most four-wheel drive version of H, before and after using the two-motor arrangement, i.e. two 160kW (218Ps) PMSM / 360Nm, the integrated power system 320kW (435Ps), the maximum torque is integrated 720nm, which 0- 100km / h acceleration time of 4.2 sec.
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vehicle function setting screen
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α-Pilot driving assistance system setting interface
the remaining pre-precursor version only mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor / 360Nm of 160kW (218Ps) the front axle, 480km and 653km due to the different versions of the battery life by weight – the former is 67kWh, smaller, but also result in two versions of 0-100km / h acceleration time difference. The former is 7.8 seconds, long battery life instead of 8.4 seconds.
aspects of charging time, fast charge current for 15 minutes, you can add life to 200km; slow charge exchange it would take 11.5 hours to fully charge. In order to give an adequate protection of the battery pack, the use of the vehicle frame αT “steel of aluminum” composite material not only provides a high torsional properties, but also by the C-NCAP impact testing.
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ARCFOX tactics: strike cities
[123 ] Turning back the advantage ARCFOX itself, which is Beiqi blue Valley have been emphasizing the part, is based on market-based Beiqi new energy has been laid, especially in the country with 500,000 BEV market holdings, this part of the stock of consumers ARCFOX form of good order conversion, redemption is the consumer to upgrade.
In fact, ARCFOX has also been said to be “broken world”, can not help but think of a decade ago, a French brand C segment sedan Slogan: conventional fixed by me .
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charging port LED light strips can be switched depending on the
charging status effect
and BAIC new energy now has a resources – exclusive pile, pile sharing, home appliances destination, charging map, Valet powered, travel services, etc., are also in the subsequent feeding ARCFOX customers can directly form a strong attraction and purchase protection.
Therefore, ARCFOX development path has been clear that he set up a complete production system and system products, with in China, Silicon Valley, Aachen, Germany, and Spain’s Barcelona R & D center enabling the product, then the parent of Beiqi new energy resources, rapid expansion of pre and post sales system.
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interior with rich colors, seat parcelNot bad
rear seat is spacious floor flat
at present ARCFOX in the north of Guangzhou and Shenzhen to have Direct experience of four large and four small shops directly managed store experience, but also in Tianjin, Chongqing and Hangzhou Rong Yi (Zhenjiang) Su (Suzhou) has established a small shop Direct experience. The goal is to 2022 to reach 75 dealers of scale.
Although the channel is still slow to expand, but at least ARCFOX received strong support in research and development, product and capital policy, the basic form of the product does not seem concerned about the lack of market , product definition and positioning have had a very good segment with Beiqi new energy, and at the same level than competing products also have their own personality and highlights.
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ARCFOXαT 1:43 show model
just look at the “new energy”, “new forces” repairer field, it seems to have one problem is the “thunder and rain”, higher investment, but low returns, and the cycle is relatively long. ARCFOX such as whether BAIC New Energy General Manager Liu said, where pain treatment which, the next force in the field of personal car, remains to be seen.
Most of the time the market success is based on sales for the assessment objectives, ARCFOX αT can break a world? For this new brand and new models, really need time to examine. [Author, photography | Yi Sidi husband]