On the evening of the 22nd, the new sports pure electric car Alpha S5 by Fox Automobile was showcased at a pre-sale event in Wukesong, Beijing. Two impressive points: heavy rain in the evening, Dr. Dai Kangwei must have exclaimed “good rain knows the season”; a video paying tribute to Schumacher driving the Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series 360° through a tunnel was shown at the event, almost identical in action and editing. If a production car was used, this long-named Alpha S5, the chassis is indeed quite impressive.
The Alpha S5 brings two models this time, with a pre-sale price of 199,800 yuan (27580$) for the single-motor 708 MAX version and 219,800 yuan (30340$) for the dual-motor 650 ULTRA version. To show sincerity, Jihoo announced a number of pre-sale benefits on the spot, including optional benefits worth 11,000-19,000 yuan (2620$), financial benefits worth 10,000 yuan (1380$), and regular benefits worth 20,000 yuan (2760$). Based on this comprehensive heavy discount, they also brought a wave of limited-time pre-sale benefits prices, which are 174,800 yuan (24130$) and 194,800 yuan (26890$) respectively. Personally, I think it’s better to lower the price straightforwardly, rather than going around in circles and lowering it by one or two thousand, which is not impressive enough.
The design of the Alpha S5 is quite good, with beautiful lines and surfaces from every angle. The wide body effect is evident from the side. The large wheels and electric spoiler give the new car a strong sense of aggression. The sleek design rivals million-dollar luxury car Porsche, enhancing the vehicle’s dynamic performance and achieving a record-breaking drag coefficient of 0.1925Cd among global production cars.
Alpha S5 is available in five body colors: Nebula Pink, Phantom White, Star Diamond Black, Arctic Fox White, and Ice Gray. The exclusive Nebula Pink color is a ceramic-like paint with a strong shimmer, giving the car a natural sense of luxury and new sophistication. Alpha S5 also offers three interior color options: warm Mist Brown, elegant Light Gray, and energetic Energy Black, catering to different aesthetic preferences of users.
In terms of spatial experience, the Alpha S5 also achieves intimate comfort. The vehicle measures 4820mm in length, 1930mm in width, and 1480mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2900mm, bringing C-class space in a B-class size. With a total of 24 storage spaces, the largest in its class, the trunk volume reaches 430L, easily accommodating 6 24-inch suitcases for a family’s long journey.
Entering the Alpha S5, the dashboard is covered in Microcloud fiber velvet leather, the same premium material as the Mercedes EQ series, luxurious and eco-friendly. The integrated cloud velvet seats feel delicate, like being gently enveloped. The intelligent cockpit, based on the Lingzhi OS, is a “social companion” that understands users better, with a 68-inch AR-HUD for watching movies, Pure K for scent, and visual fragrance. The car system also includes the Migu game platform, transforming into a cinema, karaoke room, and 4D gaming room instantly.
The Alpha S5 AWD version features a synchronous + asynchronous dual-motor setup, with a total power of up to 390kW and a total torque of 690N·m, achieving an astonishing 3.7-second acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h. The braking distance of the Alpha S5 at 100 km/h is only 33.5 meters, and the high steering ratio steering system improves steering sensitivity by 30%, making it more responsive to the user’s commands. The dynamic chassis platform developed in collaboration with Magna, combined with fine-tuning by professional engineers, ensures a stable and comfortable ride even on bumpy roads. While focusing on ultimate performance, the Alpha S5 also excels in range and fast charging speed, addressing users’ concerns. Under CLTC conditions, the Alpha S5 offers an impressive range of 708 km, providing worry-free travel for users. Additionally, the Alpha S5 is equipped with a universal 800V high-voltage architecture, allowing for a 380 km range recharge in just 15 minutes, eliminating any range anxiety.
In the competitive market of new energy vehicles, do we need another pure electric sedan? As Ms. Dai Kangwei, General Manager of BAIC New Energy, said at the press conference: the Arcfox Alpha S5 not only has the dynamic posture of a supercar, rapid acceleration and handling, but also the spaciousness and comfortable driving experience of a sedan, as well as the joy of electric power and the fun of intelligence. Choosing the difficult and correct path of “both and”, the Alpha S5 is a high-performance pure electric sedan that meets the needs of current consumers.