Chinese extended-range EV offers 755-mile range, 98% drive efficiency

China’s BAIC Group premium EV brand Arcfox has launched the Alpha T5 Extended Range Edition, its first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) and a significant advancement in its electrification strategy. This mid-size SUV features CATL’s advanced Freevoy battery system, offering a pure electric range of about 134 miles and a total range up to 755 miles. The vehicle delivers strong performance with acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 6.5 seconds (when fully charged) and supports fast charging, replenishing the battery from 30% to 80% in just 15 minutes. Its powertrain achieves high efficiencies, including 40% thermal efficiency, 95% generator efficiency, and 98% electric drive efficiency, alongside an estimated fuel economy of 45 mpg. The Alpha T5 EREV incorporates advanced technologies to enhance comfort and reduce noise, such as range extender start-stop technology that lowers startup and shutdown vibrations by up to 33% and 25%, respectively