The 2026 ARCFOX αS S5 officially opens for pre-sales, starting at RMB 117,800

ARCFOX Motors' new 2026 αS S5 officially launched pre-sales on March 1st, with an official starting price of RMB 117,800. Those who place an order will enjoy limited-time exclusive benefits worth RMB 25,888. The 2026 αS S5 is the world's first mid-size pure electric coupe equipped with an 800V high-voltage platform and urban NOA (Noise, Electricity, and Ambient Air) system. It boasts a 2900mm wheelbase, 0-100km/h acceleration in 3.7 seconds, and a 400km range with 17 minutes of fast charging. Its intelligent features are delivered to a higher level, redefining the concept of "value for money."

1. Pre-sale Information

Pre-sale Date: March 1, 2026

Pre-sale Price: RMB 117,800 – RMB 173,800

Model Versions: 6 models in total, covering both pure electric and range-extended versions.

Blind Order Results: Over 12,300 orders were placed within 24 hours of the order opening, setting a new pre-sale record for new energy sedans in its class.

Market Insights: In the mid-size coupe market dominated by the Tesla Model 3 (RMB 230,000+) and Xpeng P7 (RMB 200,000+), the ARCFOX αS S5, priced around RMB 110,000, is the first to bring flagship features such as an 800V high-voltage platform, city NOA, zero-gravity seats, and a smart retractable rear spoiler to a more accessible price point, achieving a disruptive breakthrough in "intelligent driving equality."

2. Vehicle Parameters

✅ Authoritative verification by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China: A 2900mm wheelbase surpasses most B-segment cars, leading the industry in space utilization; the 800V platform is unique in its class, with charging efficiency far exceeding mainstream 400V models.

3. Three Key Technological Advantages

3.1 800V High-Voltage Platform + 5C Supercharging: Charging Faster Than Refueling

The world's first 110,000 RMB-level 800V architecture pure electric sedan, adopting a SiC silicon carbide electronic control system, elevating its voltage platform to the top of the industry.

Charging from 30% to 80% takes only 17 minutes, equivalent to the time it takes to "drink a cup of coffee" to replenish 400-460km, completely eliminating long-distance anxiety.

Supports 5C supercharging, replenishing approximately 400km in 10 minutes, charging efficiency comparable to the Porsche Taycan.

3.2 BAIC Yuanjing Intelligent Assisted Driving: Map-Free NOA, Intelligent Driving Without Maps

Not using Huawei's ADS system, but its self-developed "Yuanjing System" employs DJI's JOYO inertial navigation binocular stereo vision system. It requires no high-precision maps; it can drive as long as there's a road.

City NOA Navigation Assist: Supports unprotected left turns, lane-cutting recognition, traffic light start/stop, and detour around construction zones. Tim, founder of Filmstorm, praised it as providing "the ease of a seasoned driver."

All-Scenario Automatic Parking: Supports cross-floor memory parking and one-click completion of perpendicular/parallel/diagonal parking.

"Intelligent Driving Blue Light": Blue indicator lights are located on the headlights, rearview mirrors, and both sides of the taillight logo. Illumination indicates system activation, combining a sense of technology and safety.

3.3 Zero Gravity Seats + Intelligent Retractable Rear Wing: The Ultimate Balance of Sportiness and Comfort

Zero Gravity Sport Velvet Seats: Standard for the front passenger seat, supporting one-touch zero gravity mode, legroom raised by 152°, backrest angle reclined by 110°, providing a cloud-like experience on long journeys.

3430cm² Intelligent Retractable Rear Wing: Automatically rises at speeds ≥90km/h, providing 40kg downforce for enhanced high-speed stability; integrated LED dynamic lighting for a sophisticated nighttime experience.

256-Color Aurora Aurora Lighting + 19-Speaker Audio System: Creates an immersive "mobile concert hall," supporting both overhead and spatial audio channels.

68-inch AR-HUD Head-Up Display: Holographic projection of navigation arrows, vehicle speed, and intelligent driving status, allowing for focused safety without lowering your gaze.

4. Intelligent Cockpit

Technical Highlights: The 8775 chip, a new flagship chip for 2026, is being used for the first time in a vehicle priced around 110,000 RMB. Its system response speed and multi-tasking capabilities far surpass the 8155 chip, truly realizing the "cockpit as terminal."

5. Comparison of Key Parameters with Mainstream Competitors

Conclusion: The ARCFOX αS S5 is the only model in the 110,000 RMB price range to achieve five flagship configurations: 800V + City NOA + AR-HUD + Zero Gravity Seats + Intelligent Retractable Rear Wing. Its performance, intelligence, and comfort are all superior, making it a true "performance ceiling in the 100,000 RMB price range."

6. Industry Significance

The 2026 ARCFOX αS S5 is not simply a "feature stacking," but a complete reconstruction of the consumer perception that "intelligent electric sports sedans = high premiums" by Chinese brands:

It proves with its 800V platform that fast charging is not a luxury car's exclusive domain; a supercar-level charging experience is available for 110,000 RMB.

It proves with its map-free NOA (No-Map Automation) system that advanced intelligent driving doesn't rely on expensive maps; a self-developed system can achieve "drive wherever there's a road."

It proves with its zero-gravity seats and retractable rear spoiler that sporty sedans don't have to sacrifice comfort; a sense of technology and a sense of occasion can coexist.

Starting at 117,800 RMB, it allows young people to own, for the first time, a true "dream car" that can drive autonomously, charge quickly, recline comfortably, and turn heads.