BAIC’s Arcfox has launched the Beta S3 and Beta T1 battery-swapping editions, offering CATL-powered technology, affordable pricing and complimentary swapping benefits.
BAIC-owned Arcfox has introduced two new electric vehicles featuring battery-swapping technology, expanding its growing electric vehicle portfolio in China. The newly launched models include the Beta S3 535 Ultra+ LiDAR Swappable Edition and the Beta T1 Swappable Edition.
Both vehicles are compatible with CATL’s Chocolate battery-swapping network, following a strategic partnership between BAIC and CATL to establish a shared battery-swapping ecosystem. The collaboration aims to make battery replacement more accessible and support the wider adoption of electric vehicles.
The Arcfox Beta S3 535 Ultra+ features a sporty exterior with distinctive star-ring lighting, split headlights, a closed front grille and a subtle rear spoiler. Its cabin includes a 15.6-inch floating touchscreen, an 8.8-inch digital instrument display and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8155 processor.
The electric sedan also comes with an advanced driver assistance system featuring a 192-line LiDAR sensor and Horizon Robotics’ Journey J6M chip. Its capabilities include highway and urban navigation assistance, along with automated parking.
Under the hood, the Beta S3 uses a front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor producing 213 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 165 km/h. Its CLTC-rated driving range stands at 535 kilometres, while battery swapping takes approximately 99 seconds.
The model is priced at 78,800 yuan (approximately $11,800) with a battery-leasing arrangement.
Meanwhile, the Arcfox Beta T1 adopts the brand’s Arc-Flow design language, featuring rounded styling, star-ring lighting and C-shaped front air ducts. Its interior receives a light-coloured theme, a 15.6-inch central display and an 8.8-inch instrument cluster.
Measuring 4,337 mm in length, the electric vehicle has a 2,770 mm wheelbase. Its electric motor produces 127 horsepower, allowing it to reach a top speed of 150 km/h. The vehicle uses a CATL-manufactured lithium iron phosphate battery.
The Beta T1 starts at 52,000 yuan ($7,800), while its higher trim costs 60,000 yuan ($9,000), both with battery leasing.
Additionally, Arcfox is offering 10,000 kilometres of complimentary battery-swapping benefits through 20 vouchers. The offer covers Beta T1 buyers and Beta S3 customers purchasing by January 31, 2027, including existing eligible owners.
Arcfox also reported that the Beta S3 has remained the best-selling sedan in China’s 100,000-yuan price category for four consecutive months, with approximately 70% of buyers choosing battery leasing.