Is the BAIC Arcfox T1 worth buying?
Core Advantages and Disadvantages：
I. Core Advantages:
1. Space Performance:
With dimensions of 4337mm×1860mm×1572mm and a wheelbase of 2770mm, the interior space is close to that of a Class A car. The 181mm ground clearance ensures good passability.
Riding Space: The front row offers 1004mm of headroom, while the rear row provides a maximum of 934mm of legroom and 1508mm of elbow room. A passenger 1.72 meters tall still has two fists of space when sitting in the rear, easily meeting the needs of family trips.
Storage Capacity: The regular trunk volume is 459L, which can be expanded to 1352L when the rear seats are folded down. It also includes a 74L underfloor hidden storage space and 32 thoughtful storage compartments throughout the vehicle, making it easy to load large luggage and outdoor gear.
2. Range and Charging: Say Goodbye to "Range Anxiety"
Reliable Range: It offers a long-range version of 425km CLTC (with an additional 320km version). The energy consumption is only 11.2kWh per 100km, and the battery retention rate is 94% at -7℃, eliminating the need for frequent charging during daily commutes and short inter-provincial trips.
Fast Charging: It takes only 16.9 minutes to charge from 30% to 80% (fast charging), which is the fastest among competitors in the same price range (13 minutes faster than BYD Yuan UP). It also supports V2V/V2L external discharge, providing more flexibility for camping and emergency power supply.
3. Safety Configuration:
It adopts a high-strength cage-type body, with 100% high-strength steel used in key stress-bearing and side-impact force transmission structures. The top configuration is equipped with 6 airbags. The Aurora Battery has a 10-layer protection matrix and IP68 + IPX9K dual-level sealing. It has passed extreme tests such as withstanding 30-ton heavy object extrusion without catching fire or exploding, ensuring double protection for the battery and the vehicle body.
II. Areas for Improvement:
1. Unreasonable Configuration Allocation and Lack of Basic Functions
Except for the top configuration, all other versions are equipped with steel wheels. Functions such as rearview mirror heating, L2-level assisted driving, and adaptive high-low beams are only available in the top configuration.
There is no wireless phone charging or battery preheating function across all configurations. The mid-to-low configurations are only equipped with 2 airbags, and the safety configuration is less than that of some models in the same class.
2. "Inverted" Power Performance: Higher Configurations Have Weaker Power
The mid-to-low configurations are equipped with a 95KW motor (0-50km/h acceleration in 4.7 seconds, maximum speed of 150km/h), while the mid-to-high configurations are downgraded to a 70KW motor (0-50km/h acceleration in 5 seconds, maximum speed of 140km/h). Consumers who want higher configurations have to accept reduced power, facing a difficult choice.
3. Subpar Driving Experience and Room for Improvement in Comfort
Poor Sound Insulation: Tire noise and wind noise become obvious when the speed exceeds 60km/h, and the noise is even louder when the speed exceeds 110km/h, affecting the high-speed driving experience.
Stiff Brakes and Suspension: The first 1/4 stroke of the low-speed brake is relatively weak, and sudden changes in braking force may occur when stepping deeply. The rear suspension is of torsion beam type, resulting in a strong sense of bumpiness when passing speed bumps, and poor comfort for rear passengers.
Weak Interior Texture: The interior has a strong plastic feel. Some car owners report that "it is advertised to use environmentally friendly materials but still has an odor". Even the top configuration lacks a dashcam and sentinel mode, failing to meet users' expectations.
Ⅲ.Conclusion
The Arcfox T1 is a practical all-electric SUV. Boasting ample space and strong range capability, it is ideal for road trip enthusiasts and family users who have relatively modest demands on configurations and power.
Basic Information：
The Arcfox T1 is a pure electric compact SUV under Arcfox Motors, officially launched in September 2025. It offers a total of 5 configured models with two range options, namely 320PRO, 320PLUS, 425PRO, 425PLUS, and 425MAX. The two range options are 320km and 425km respectively, with the official guide prices ranging from $8,812 to $12,320.
The interior space is close to that of a Class A car, with ground clearance as high as 181mm. It comes standard with a front single motor. The official 0-50km/h acceleration times are 4.7 seconds and 5 seconds, and the maximum speeds are 150km/h and 140km/h respectively.
In terms of range, it provides two CLTC range versions: 320km and 425km. The fast charging time (from 30% to 80%) for both is 0.28 hours, while the slow charging times are 11 hours and 7.5 hours respectively.
Sales performance: Within 12 hours of its launch, the model received 26,558 orders.
You can explore the vehicle’s exterior and interior design in detail via the following video:
Competitor Comparison：
Three compact electric models with a starting price difference of less than 2,000 US dollars from the ARCFOX T1 were selected for comparison. It is found that the ARCFOX T1 demonstrates advantages in long range and large space when compared with models in the same price range such as "Geely Galaxy Xingyuan", "MG4", and "BYD Yuan UP".
1. Better Range Performance
The range of the ARCFOX T1 is 425km, which is higher than that of the Geely Galaxy Xingyuan (410km) and BYD Yuan UP (401km), and only slightly lower than that of the MG4 (437km). It has relatively more advantages in daily use and some long-distance travel scenarios, reducing the frequency of charging.
2. Faster Charging Speed
For charging from 30% to 80%, the Arcfox T1 only takes 16 minutes (0.27 hours) for fast charging, which is the fastest among these models. It has a significant advantage over the BYD Yuan UP (30 minutes / 0.5 hours), saving users' charging waiting time.
3. Larger Luggage Compartment Volume
The luggage compartment volume of the ARCFOX T1 can vary from 459L to 1352L (expandable), which is larger than that of the Geely Galaxy Xingyuan (375L - 1320L, expandable) and BYD Yuan UP (345L - 1100L, expandable), making it more advantageous when loading large items or a large amount of luggage.
4. Rich Driving Modes
The ARCFOX T1 offers a variety of driving mode options such as Sport, Custom, ECO/Economy, and Standard Comfort. Compared with the Geely Galaxy Xingyuan, it has an additional Custom mode, providing users with more driving experience options and better meeting the needs of different driving scenarios and personal preferences.
| Model | ARCFOX T1 | Geely Galaxy Xingyuan | MG4 | BYD Yuan UP |
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Basic Infomation
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| Range (km) | 425 | 410 | 437 | 401 |
| Charging Time (30%-80%) | 16 minutes (0.27h) fast charging | 21 minutes (0.35h) fast charging | 20 minutes (0.33h) fast charging | 30 minutes (0.5h) fast charging |
| Maximum Power (kW) | 70 | 85 | 120 | 70 |
| Maximum torque (N·m) | 176 | 185 | 250 | 180 |
| Maximum Speed (km/h) | 140 | 150 | 160 | 130 |
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Body
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| Vehicle Dimensions (mm) | 4337×1860×1572 | 4265×1825×1550 | 4395×1842×1551 | 4310×1830×1675 |
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Luggage Compartment Volume (L) | 459-1352 (expandable) | 375-1320 (expandable) | 471-1362 (expandable) | 345-1100 (expandable) |
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Battery
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| Energy Consumption per 100km (kWh) | 11.2 | 10.9 | 10.4 | 12 |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | 33.4 | 30.12 | 42.8 | 32 |
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Additional Features
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| Auto Hold | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driving Assistance Camera | Reverse image, side blind spot image, 360° panoramic image, transparent image | Reverse image, 360° panoramic image, transparent image | Reverse image, 360° panoramic image, transparent image | Reverse image, 360° panoramic image, transparent image |
| Power Seats | Driver's seat | Driver's seat | Driver's seat, passenger's seat | Driver's seat, passenger's seat |
| Driving Mode Selection | Sport, ECO/Economy, Standard Comfort | Sport, Custom, ECO/Economy, Standard Comfort | Sport, Custom, ECO/Economy, Standard Comfort, Snow | Sport, ECO/Economy, Standard Comfort |
| Power Windows | Front row, rear row | Front row, rear row | Front row, rear row | Front row, rear row |
| Number of USB/Type-C Ports | 2 in front, 1 in rear | 2 in front, 1 in rear | 2 in front, 1 in rear | 2 in front, 2 in rear |
Data Source:DCAR
Summary: From the data comparison, the Arcfox T1 has obvious advantages in range and charging efficiency, space practicality, and driving mode diversity, but it has disadvantages in power performance, energy consumption cost, and some configuration details. Overall, it presents the characteristics of "outstanding practicality orientation, with room for improvement in performance and details".
Real Reviews：
A total of 82 user feedbacks were collected through questionnaires from real car owners on the DCAR Auto Forum, including 48 positive feedbacks (12 types) and 34 negative feedbacks (12 types).
| Positive Feedback | Negative Feedback | ||
| Overall space is excellent | 19 | Configuration is useless | 9 |
| Powerful | 7 | Low configuration | 4 |
| Good driving experience | 4 | Poor sound insulation | 3 |
| Large rear space | 3 | Insufficient power | 3 |
| Practical configuration | 3 | Poor interior material | 2 |
| Relatively short charging time | 2 | Small trunk space | 2 |
| Strong quietness | 2 | Poor range performance | 2 |
| Excellent range performance | 2 | Poor high-speed electricity consumption | 2 |
| Good-looking interior | 2 | Large new car odor | 2 |
| Fashionable appearance | 2 | Ugly rear end | 2 |
| Riding experience is acceptable: | 1 | Chassis tuning is too soft | 2 |
| Smooth vehicle-machine operation | 1 | Less storage space | 1 |
Data Source:DCAR
I. Positive Reviews (48 pieces, accounting for 58.5%)
Excellent overall space:
Summary: Strong storage capacity, large passenger space, easily meeting the travel needs of families. ·
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"The appearance is simple and elegant, with a large space, which can meet the daily use of families. The battery range is acceptable, without travel anxiety."
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"The space is large enough for a family. I'm 1.72 meters tall and there are still more than two fists of space when I sit in the back seat."
Sufficient power:
Summary: Power can easily meet the road conditions of mountain roads and highways, eliminating power anxiety.
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"I drove on the rugged mountain road for 1 hour and 31 minutes, and the average energy consumption reached 20.9."
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"The power has no pressure when overtaking on the highway, and it doesn't feel unstable at 120 km/h."
3.Good driving experience:
Summary: It provides a variety of driving mode options, giving users more choices for driving experiences, and can better meet the needs of different driving scenarios and personal preferences. ·
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"The center console and door parts are made of leather, and the door handles are also soft-wrapped."
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"The space performance is perfect. It's not crowded to sit in and comfortable to drive."
II. Negative Reviews (34 pieces, accounting for 41.5%)
The configuration is impractical Summary: In the high-end configuration, the sentry mode and dash - cam are missing, failing to meet user expectations.
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"The configuration is a little bit low (even the top - of - the - line model doesn't have a dash - cam and sentry mode)."
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"The lack of sentry mode is the biggest regret, and the dash - cam is also missing."
Poor sound insulation Summary: There are problems such as obvious wind noise at high speeds (above 90 km/h) and strong current noise during driving, and the overall sound insulation effect is not good.
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"The sound insulation effect is not good when the speed is high on the highway. The wind noise is very loud above 90 km/h."
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"The driving experience shows that the current noise is a bit strong, and the noise is a bit loud."
Poor interior materials Summary: The plastic feel of the interior of the car is quite obvious, and the texture performance needs to be improved. ·
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"The interior of the car has a rather strong plastic feel."
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"It is advertised that the whole car uses environmentally friendly materials, but there is still an odor."
