Arcfox Kaola

The Arcfox Kaola (Chinese: 极狐考拉) is a battery electric minivan produced by the BAIC Group under the brand name Arcfox. According to Arcfox, the Kaola is designed for mothers with babies.^[1]

Arcfox Kaola
Overview
Manufacturer	Arcfox (BAIC Group)
Production	2023–present
Model years	2024–present
Assembly	China: Zhenjiang
Designer	Walter de Silva
Body and chassis
Class	Minivan (M)
Body style	5-door minivan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motor	120 kW (160 PS; 160 hp) permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Battery	58.86 kWh Lithium iron phosphate battery
Range	up to 450 km (280 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,820 mm (111 in)
Length	4,500 mm (180 in)
Width	1,870 mm (74 in)
Height	1,655 mm (65.2 in)
Curb weight	1,800 kg (3,968 lb)

Overview

Rear view

The Kaola was first shown in January 2023.^[2] The Kaola is a 4-seater MPV, and it has a front motor producing 163 horsepower (122 kW; 165 PS) as standard and a top speed limited to 160 km/h. The battery is a 58.86 kWh LFP battery made by CATL and a CLTC range of 500 kilometres (310 mi).^[3]

Just like the BYD D1 and Bestune NAT, the Kaola features a sliding door on the right side to prevent passengers from opening the door and potentially hitting cyclists or pedestrians.^[4]

Arcfox Kaola S

A 5-seater variant called the Kaola S was launched on August 7, 2024. Despite having absolutely no difference from the original Kaola in terms of styling, specifications, and dimensions, the Kaola S was claimed to be positioned as a compact crossover SUV.^[5]

Sales

Year	China
2023	7,286[6]
2024	19,289[7]