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Arcfox

Arcfox · Saloon · Electric

Arcfox S3

A budget electric family saloon in the beta range.

Export route is confirmed per order — via a licensed exporter where available, or as a 6-month-registered vehicle. No manufacturer warranty abroad unless stated.

Arcfox S3 Cloud Rose Pink Exterior
Official picture

⟵ Drag to turn the car ⟶

535 km
Range
159 kW
Power
Arcfox S3 Elegant presence

Elegant presence

A 4,916 mm-long spacious electric family sedan.

Arcfox S3 Swap or charge

Swap or charge

Swap version changes batteries in 99 s, with battery rental.

Arcfox S3 Room for family

Room for family

578–1,746 L split-level boot and a roomy rear seat.

Arcfox S3 Easy driving

Easy driving

Low-speed steering assist, APA parking and track reverse.

Specifications

Version
535 PLUS Swap
Range
535 km
Powertrain
FWD ≥159kW
Body
Saloon
Years
2026–
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Differences are highlighted

535 PLUS Swap✓535 MAX Swap535 MAX+ Swap460 PLUS560 MAX560 MAX+660 ULTRA660 Honor
DriveFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
PowerFWD ≥159kWFWD ≥159kWFWD ≥159kWFWD ≥159kWFWD ≥159kWFWD ≥159kWFWD ≥159kWFWD ≥159kW
Range535 km535 km535 km460 km560 km560 km660 km660 km
Fast charging———30%–80% in 28 min or less30%–80% in 28 min or less30%–80% in 28 min or less30%–80% in 28 min or less—
L × W × H4,916 × 1,900 × 1,480 mm4,916 × 1,900 × 1,480 mm4,916 × 1,900 × 1,480 mm4,916 × 1,900 × 1,480 mm4,916 × 1,900 × 1,480 mm4,916 × 1,900 × 1,480 mm4,916 × 1,900 × 1,480 mm4,916 × 1,900 × 1,480 mm
Wheelbase2,876 mm2,876 mm2,876 mm2,876 mm2,876 mm2,876 mm2,876 mm2,876 mm
FOB$18,100$18,900$20,000$14,700$16,000$17,000$19,400$27,400

Price breakdown

Version · 535 PLUS Swap
Price on quote
Paint · Cloud Rose Pink
Standard
Interior · Cloud Beige
Standard
Export price FOB
$18,100
CIF
$19,600
Landed est.
$22,200
≈ AED 81,530

Reference price; the final quote decides Reference prices; the final quote decides. Prices, duties and taxes are estimates — the formal quote, the signed contract and the destination's customs decide. Not a quote or legal advice.

Real photos

3 photos · Wikimedia Commons
  • Arcfox S3 FrontPhoto · Front1/3
  • Arcfox S3 RearPhoto · Rear2/3
  • Arcfox S3 InteriorPhoto · Interior3/3
ⓘ About these photos · credits

Real photos of this model (not a specific car we have in stock).Car pictures come from the makers' public materials and are for reference only; paint, wheels and equipment follow the actual car and the formal quote.

  1. 1. Photo · Front: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons file
  2. 2. Photo · Rear: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons file
  3. 3. Photo · Interior: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons file

Specifications

8 versions · swipe
Version535 PLUS Swap535 MAX Swap535 MAX+ Swap460 PLUS560 MAX560 MAX+660 ULTRA660 Honor
Powertrain & range
DriveFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
PowerFWD ≥159kWFWD ≥159kWFWD ≥159kWFWD ≥159kWFWD ≥159kWFWD ≥159kWFWD ≥159kWFWD ≥159kW
Range535 km535 km535 km460 km560 km560 km660 km660 km
Fast charging———30%–80% in 28 min or less30%–80% in 28 min or less30%–80% in 28 min or less30%–80% in 28 min or less—
Body
L × W × H4,916 × 1,900 × 1,480 mm4,916 × 1,900 × 1,480 mm4,916 × 1,900 × 1,480 mm4,916 × 1,900 × 1,480 mm4,916 × 1,900 × 1,480 mm4,916 × 1,900 × 1,480 mm4,916 × 1,900 × 1,480 mm4,916 × 1,900 × 1,480 mm
Wheelbase2,876 mm2,876 mm2,876 mm2,876 mm2,876 mm2,876 mm2,876 mm2,876 mm

Figures come from the makers' spec sheets and public data; ranges are official test-cycle figures. Export versions can differ from the China model — the formal quote and the car itself decide. Sources: [1]

Export & buying

Export price FOB (USD)
$14,700
Reference price; the final quote decides
Steering
LHD
No right-hand-drive version yet

Sold in

China

China only.

Head unit and connectivity

Version
China-market version; the quote is for this version

Head-unit language and connected features abroad: confirmed when you ask.

Buying a car across borders involves approval, registration, duty and shipping. The export estimate below gives reference prices for your country; after your inquiry we send the formal quote; the signed contract decides.

Export price estimate

USD · for private buyers and dealers
EligibleExport to UAE

Chinese cars can be registered and driven in UAE

  • This country's rules are confirmed by a customs broker in the formal quote.
Registration
Must meet Gulf (GCC / GSO) vehicle standards with a conformity certificate, usually handled by the local importer or dealer; exact documents to be confirmed.
Emissions
To be confirmed
Local charging standard
DC CCS2 · AC Type 2Whether GB/T is common there is to be confirmed; an adapter may be needed.
Head unit
China-market head units usually lack Arabic and their online services (maps, apps) mostly don't work there; ask whether a global firmware is possible.
Registration, emissions and charging info is from public sources, not yet checked by a broker · Sources
FOB
$14,700
At Chinese port
CIF
$16,200
Jebel Ali
Landed est.
$18,500
≈ AED 67,941
See the breakdown

1 · FOB

Export price (FOB China, incl. export formalities)
$14,700

2 · CIF · transit 15–25 days

Freight · RoRo · GulfIncludes a $100 dangerous-goods surcharge for battery cars (electric, plug-in hybrid, range extender); the forwarder's quote decides
$1,400
Marine insurance 0.3%
$53

3 · Destination taxes & clearance (estimate)

Import duty 5%
$810
VAT / GST 5%
$851
Local clearance, port & broker (rough)
$600

Rate USD 1 = CNY 6.72 (2026-10-06). Duty on CIF, excise on CIF + duty, VAT on CIF + duty + excise + other levies.

GCC duty 5% + VAT 5%; Jebel Ali free zone is a common re-export hub for the Middle East and Africa.

Rates and rules to be confirmed

Reference prices; the final quote decides. Prices, duties and taxes are estimates — the formal quote, the signed contract and the destination's customs decide. Not a quote or legal advice.

Exports go through a Chinese export company (export agency, named in the contract), which handles the export licence, customs, inspection and shipping. Since 2026 pure-electric passenger cars need a Chinese export licence.

What's included · payment · delivery · documents · warranty
FOB (at the Chinese port)
Includes: The car, Chinese export formalities (inspection, port handling, export agency) and the CRAVEUO service fee, up to loading on board.
Excludes: Ocean freight, insurance, destination duties and taxes, clearance, registration.
CIF (to your port)
Includes: FOB + ocean freight (EV dangerous-goods surcharge included) + cargo insurance (110% cover).
Excludes: Destination duty, VAT, clearance, port collection, inland transport, approval work and registration.
Landed estimate (incl. taxes)
Includes: CIF + destination duty, excise, VAT/GST and a rough local clearance fee.
Excludes: Registration, inland transport, approval or conversion costs; rates not yet checked by a broker.
Payment
No payment on this website and nothing before the contract is signed. Pay only the company account on the proforma invoice — we never change bank details by email or chat.
Delivery
Shipment about 30–45 days after the contract and the payment it sets (export licence, sailing schedule and EV dangerous-goods space permitting), plus the sea transit.
Documents
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, insurance policy (CIF); the export partner handles the export licence and customs. Used cars also come with the deregistration certificate and inspection report, EVs with a battery health (SOH) report.
Warranty
Warranty terms are agreed in each contract. The maker's warranty may not apply in your country; we tell you which case applies before you sign.

Brand names and logos only identify the models and belong to their owners; CRAVEUO is not affiliated with or authorised by these brands and is not their official dealer.

Get a quoteAsk on WhatsApp

Ask first; we sign a contract and you pay once the car and total price are confirmed — no online payment. Private buyers welcome: we arrange shipping, and can recommend a local customs broker at your port.

The story behind the name

Arcfox 极狐, 'ultimate fox', is the premium electric brand BAIC founded in 2017; the fox stands for agility and wit, with the α line above the mass-market β line.

Source

Car pictures come from the makers' public materials and are for reference only; paint, wheels and equipment follow the actual car and the formal quote. Brand names and logos only identify the models and belong to their owners; CRAVEUO is not affiliated with or authorised by these brands and is not their official dealer.

Quick answer

The Arcfox S3 (Beta S3 in China) starts at RMB 84,800, a five-seat electric saloon rated 460 to 660 km CLTC with a battery-swap version; ask CRAVEUO EV Export about your country.

Key facts

  • Body type

    Mid-size saloon (sedan), 5 seats, 4,916 × 1,900 × 1,480 mm, wheelbase 2,876 mm, boot 578-1,746 L (auto-data.net, 2026-10-28; CarNewsChina, 2026-05-23)

  • Powertrain

    Battery-electric, one front motor, front-wheel drive, 159 kW (216 hp) (CarNewsChina, 2026-05-23; auto-data.net, 2026-10-28)

  • Battery and CLTC range

    Charging versions 460 km (44.2 kWh LFP), 560 km and 660 km; battery-swap versions 535 km, swap in 99 seconds on CATL's network; fast charging 30-80% in 28 minutes or less (CLTC, the China test cycle) (CarNewsChina, 2026-05-23; auto-data.net, 2026-10-28)

  • Steering wheel

    Left-hand drive only (CRAVEUO model page, 2026-10-28)

  • Charging standard

    GB/T plug in China (AC and DC). Check your market's connector and adapter (Akyga, 2025-08-27)

  • Export status

    Export availability depends on the brand's authorised exporters — ask us to check before you plan a purchase. Pure electric cars need a Chinese export licence since 1 January 2026 (CnEVPost, 2025-09-26). Supply is confirmed per order; no delivery date is promised in advance.

Sources (checked 2026-10-28)
  1. car.autohome.com.cn/diandongche/series-8190.html — Beta S3 series on sale: guide prices RMB 84,800-162,800, range 460-660 km, mid-size
  2. carnewschina.com/2026/05/23/arcfox-beta-s3-launches-in-china-leveraging-catls-battery-swapping-network-with-entry-level-baas-pricing-of-8800-usd — Launch 2026-05-22: ranges 535 / 560 / 660 km, 159 kW front-wheel drive, dimensions, wheelbase, 30-80% in 28 minutes, swap in 99 seconds, launch prices and battery rental
  3. auto-data.net/en/arcfox-beta-s3-44.2-kwh-216hp-electric-57622 — 460 km CLTC, 44.2 kWh LFP, 216 hp, front-wheel drive, 4-door saloon, 5 seats, boot 578-1,746 L
  4. cnevpost.com/2025/09/26/china-to-require-export-licenses-pure-electric-cars — China requires export licences for pure electric passenger vehicles from 2026-01-01 (reported 2025-09-26)
  5. akyga.com/news-list/93-how-to-charge-chinese-electric-cars-in-europe-gb-t-adapters-for-type-2-and-ccs2.html — GB/T is the EV charging standard used in China for AC and DC; CCS2-to-GB/T and Type 2-to-GB/T adapters exist (Akyga, 2025-08-27)

Figures are China-market data from the sources listed, checked 2026-10-28, and may change. CRAVEUO EV Export is an independent company, not affiliated with or authorized by Arcfox.

How to buy the Arcfox S3 from China

  1. Choose the version and colour.
  2. A licensed Chinese exporter sends you a written quote.
  3. Sign the contract; you pay only after signing.
  4. Inspect the car, or see it on a video call, before it ships.
  5. It ships by RoRo or container and is delivered to you (DAP); a local customs agent clears it.

In the EU or the UK? We only export to private buyers for their own use, not to dealers. A China-market car needs individual approval (IVA) in your country before it can be registered — cost and time vary by country; EU import duty is 10%, plus your country's VAT. If a model can't get approval, we tell you straight away.

Arcfox S3 vs Aion RT, Roewe D6 or Leapmotor B01

About CRAVEUO EV Export. CRAVEUO EV Export helps buyers outside China buy Chinese electric cars. Cars are exported by licensed Chinese export companies named in the contract; nothing is paid before the contract is signed. Ask us on this page, on WhatsApp or by e-mail.

Who runs CRAVEUO

Registered name
厦门海立信贸易有限公司
English name
Xiamen Halcyon Trading Co., Ltd.
Address
2F-1, No. 585-5 Tieshan Road, Jimei District, Xiamen, Fujian, China
Unified Social Credit Code
91350211MAKRGFCF59

Each order's formal quote and contract come from the licensed Chinese export company named in it; before you sign, we send you its business licence and export credentials to check.

Arcfox S3 buyer questions

How much does the Arcfox S3 cost in China?

Autohome lists guide prices of RMB 84,800 to RMB 162,800 for the Beta S3 (Autohome, 2026-10-28). Launch reports quoted lower prices, with a monthly battery rental on swap versions (CarNewsChina, 2026-05-23). Shipping, duty and taxes come on top; CRAVEUO EV Export gives a written quote per order.

What is the range of the Arcfox S3?

Charging versions are rated 460, 560 or 660 km CLTC and battery-swap versions 535 km (CarNewsChina, 2026-05-23; auto-data.net, 2026-10-28). CLTC is a Chinese cycle, so real-world range is usually lower.

How many seats and what size is the Arcfox S3?

It is a five-seat saloon, 4,916 mm long, 1,900 mm wide and 1,480 mm high, on a 2,876 mm wheelbase, with a 159 kW front motor and front-wheel drive (CarNewsChina, 2026-05-23; auto-data.net, 2026-10-28).

Which charger does a China-spec Arcfox S3 use?

China-market cars use GB/T sockets for both AC and DC charging. Many other markets use Type 2 (AC) and CCS2 (DC), so an adapter may be needed (Akyga, 2025-08-27). Compatibility varies by car and charger. Check local rules, and ask us which version you would receive.

Can I import the Arcfox S3 into my country?

Check your country's registration rules first. Export availability depends on the brand's authorised exporters — ask us to check before you plan a purchase. China requires an export licence for pure electric cars (CnEVPost, 2025-09-26). The China-market car is left-hand drive. Battery-swap versions rely on CATL's swap network.

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