2026 ARCFOX αS S5 to Launch on March 18, Starting at ¥112,800

On March 18, 2026, ARCFOX officially launched the all-new αS S5. With a subsidized pre-sale price ranging from ¥112,800 to ¥173,800, it becomes the world's first smart electric coupe in the ¥100,000–¥150,000 price segment to feature urban NOA (Navigate on Autopilot), an 800V high-voltage platform, and a "Zero-Gravity" passenger seat as standard equipment across the entire lineup. Offering a dual-powertrain configuration—covering both pure electric and range-extended options—the vehicle addresses the full spectrum of driving scenarios, from urban commuting to long-distance travel. Through a strategy of "democratizing high-end features," it breaks down price barriers and redefines the standard for "Intelligent Driving for All."

1. Vehicle "Three-Electric" System (Battery, Motor, and Control)

The entire lineup comes standard with CATL's "Shenxing" battery, supporting 5C ultra-fast charging capabilities. It can replenish 540 km of range in just 15 minutes—a charging speed comparable to refueling a gasoline-powered vehicle.

The Range-Extended Version is equipped with a 1.5L Atkinson-cycle range extender (77 kW) boasting a thermal efficiency of 43%. Fuel consumption in low-battery mode is as low as 5.18 L/100 km, ensuring zero fuel consumption for daily pure-electric commuting and anxiety-free long-distance travel.

Battery Safety Upgrades: Features IP68-rated dust and water resistance combined with an intelligent constant-temperature system, ensuring stable operation even in extreme environmental conditions.

2. Vehicle Intelligent Driving System

The entire lineup features the "Yuanjing Smart Driving" system as standard. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8775 integrated cockpit-and-driving chip, the system achieves deep integration between the cabin experience and intelligent driving functions, resulting in a 40% improvement in response speed.

Perception Hardware: Comprises 5 external cameras, 3 millimeter-wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic radars. The system operates without relying on high-precision maps, instead utilizing DJI's inertial navigation-assisted binocular stereo vision system to accurately identify traffic lights, pedestrians, and non-motorized vehicles. Feature Coverage:

Urban NOA: Powered by DJI Vision + Qualcomm 8775 chip; features include automatic lane changes, unprotected left turns, pedestrian yielding, and traffic-jam following.

Highway NOA: Automatic on/off-ramp navigation and intelligent overtaking.

Full-Scenario Parking: Memory Parking, Remote Parking, and Reverse Tracking.

"Intelligent Driving Blue Lights": Circular blue lights illuminate at three locations—the front fascia, rear fascia, and side mirrors—providing an intuitive visual cue of the system's operational status and enhancing the sense of safety for surrounding road users.

"I'm driving a car that cost just 112,800 RMB, yet it knew I wanted to turn left while waiting at a red light—and it even actively yielded to me." — Feedback from a Shanghai car owner (real-world test).

3. Vehicle Chassis and Safety

Moose Test Score: Achieved 82.8 km/h; remains rock-steady during high-speed lane changes.

Intelligent Active Rear Spoiler: Automatically deploys at speeds ≥ 90 km/h, generating 40 kg of downforce to enhance high-speed stability.

High-Strength Body Structure: Torsional rigidity surpasses that of the Rolls-Royce Phantom, bringing passive safety standards up to luxury-class levels.

4. Vehicle Design and Cockpit

Exterior: Continues the "Wind-Sculpted Aesthetics" design language; introduces three exclusive new body colors: Phantom Green, Fiery Red, and Vana Blue. Features a prominent active air intake grille on the front fascia paired with "C-shaped" air ducts, resulting in an ultra-low drag coefficient of just 0.1925 Cd.

Wheels: All trim levels come standard with 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels; higher-end trims are upgraded to 19-inch forged alloy wheels.

Interior:

Wraparound Cockpit: Features extensive soft-touch surface coverage and eco-friendly, formaldehyde- and benzene-free materials; interior odor levels are 50% lower than national standards.

15.6-inch Floating Central Touchscreen + 68-inch AR-HUD: (With a peak brightness of 15,000 nits) — Navigation, vehicle speed, and intelligent driving information are all projected directly within the driver's line of sight.

Front Passenger "Zero-Gravity" Seat: Supports one-touch full recline, heating, ventilation, and massage functions; includes an integrated infrared therapeutic system to ensure long-distance journeys feel as comfortable as lying in bed. 256-Color Aurora Sky Ambient Lighting + 19-Speaker Sky-Channel Audio System, creating a mobile theater-grade experience.

Infotainment System:

BAIC Yuanjing OS, supporting CarPlay, HiCar, and Baidu CarLife connectivity.

The "Xiao Hu" voice assistant supports 12 languages—including English, French, Japanese, and Korean—with voice recognition accuracy improved to 98%.

Supports synchronized multi-language lyric display, ensuring a seamless music experience integrated with global content.

5. Global Applicability

Charging Standards: Supports the globally universal CCS1/CCS2 interface, compatible with major ultra-fast charging networks across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia.

OTA Capabilities: Supports remote updates for intelligent driving algorithms, the voice assistant, and the infotainment system, ensuring continuous evolution.

Service Network: Over 300 ARCFOX service centers have already been established worldwide, with expansion planned for key cities in North America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia by 2026.

6. Comparison with Key Upgrades in the 2025 Model