Arcfox Lite

The Arcfox Lite is a battery electric microcar manufactured by BAIC under the Arcfox brand between 2017 and 2020.

Arcfox Lite
Overview
Manufacturer	Arcfox (BAIC Group)
Production	2017–2020 1,674 units sold
Assembly	China: Zhenjiang
Body and chassis
Class	Microcar
Body style	3-door hatchback
Layout	RR layout
Related	Tazzari Zero
Powertrain
Electric motor	AC induction/asynchronous, Permanent magnet motor
Power output	37 kW (49 hp; 50 PS)
Transmission	1-speed direct-drive
Battery	Li-ion battery: 16.4 kWh
Electric range	150 km (31 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	1,870 mm (74 in)
Length	2,986 mm (118 in)
Width	1,676 mm (66 in)
Height	1,492 mm (59 in)
Curb weight	870 kg (1,918 lb)

Overview

Arcfox Lite rear

In 2016, the Chinese automaker BAIC Group introduced the pre-production Lite R300 model, which was originally intended to power the BJEV electric car sub-brand.^[1] Ultimately, the car went on sale under the newly established Arcfox brand at the end of 2017,^[2] as another model with electrically powered microcars steadily gaining popularity in China.^[3]

In terms of design, the Lite adopts the avant-garde form of a hatchback with a short, stepped rear and two-color body paint, as well as a distinctive, luminous strip between the headlights.^[4]

Specifications

The Lite's electrical system is co-created by a 16.4 kWh battery, developing a total power of 49 hp and a maximum torque of 120 Nm. The maximum range of the vehicle on a single charge is approximately 150 kilometers.^[3]