From EVs & Beyond.
Arcfox has arrived in New Zealand, and its first model makes a bold claim. The T1 is pitched as a premium electric SUV, but at $34,990 +ORC on launch offer ($36,990 RRP), it lands among the cheapest EVs on the market. We take a look around BAIC’s new brand entry and drive it through Auckland to find out where the premium claim holds up, and where it doesn’t.
The numbers: 42.3kWh LFP battery, 310km+ WLTP range, 70kW/176Nm front motor, 80kW DC charging, V2L and V2V capability, and a 2,770mm wheelbase that delivers midsize-SUV rear legroom in a 4.3-metre car. No ANCAP rating, no Android Auto, no app, and one of the best-behaved lane keeping systems we’ve tried at any price.
0:00 Intro & pricing
1:01 Exterior design
1:54 Charging, V2L & paint finish
3:29 Boot space
4:23 Back seat
5:24 Front seat & tech
8:42 Driving the T1
12:30 Driver assistance
13:20 Safety & the VSRR question
14:44 Range & rivals
16:37 Verdict
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