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2026 Arcfox Koala S launched with 520 km range starting at 14,300 USD

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Jan 13, 2026 11:01 AM CET
Arcfox Koala S. Credit: BAIC

Today, Arcfox‘s compact SUV—the 2026 Koala S—has officially launched with three variants priced between 99,800 and 119,800 yuan (14,300 and 17,100 USD). As a pure electric vehicle, it offers a CLTC pure electric range of 520km.

The new model comes with a triple protection commitment: “8-year or 150,000 km battery degradation replacement guarantee, one-for-one replacement for battery fire incidents, and lifetime warranty for the electric drivetrain.”

Price table

2026 Arcfox Koala S ModelPrice
520 Air99,800 yuan (14,300 USD)
520 Pro109,800 yuan (15,700 USD)
520 Max119,800 yuan (17,100 USD)
Compiled by CarNewsChina.com

As a yearly updated model, its overall design remains consistent with the previous version, featuring a closed front grille complemented by rounded polygonal light clusters on both sides and exaggerated air intake styling. On the side profile, the new car employs a short front and rear overhang with a long wheelbase design, while using hidden door handles and low-drag wheels. At the rear, the vehicle features a through-type taillight design with U-shaped elements, and the rear bumper echoes the front bumper design.

Side of the Arcfox Koala S. Credit: BAIC

For the interior, the car adopts a straight center console line paired with a floating central control screen. The overall color scheme is primarily white with black accents, featuring diamond-pattern seat stitching and a panoramic roof.

The Arcfox Koala S has sliding doors.

In terms of features, the 2026 Koala S comes standard across all variants with ABS anti-lock braking, brake force distribution (EBD/CBC), traction control (TCS/ASR), seatbelt reminders, tire pressure monitoring system, rear parking sensors, cruise control, auto-hold, hill start assist (HAC), regenerative braking system, non-opening panoramic sunroof, 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, remote start, 15.6-inch center control screen, OTA upgrades, voice recognition, continuous voice recognition, “visible and speakable” feature, Wi-Fi hotspot, karaoke function, automatic headlights, one-touch power windows, and rear air vents.

Inside of the Arcfox Koala S.

For power, the vehicle is equipped with a front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor delivering a maximum output of 204 horsepower and peak torque of 255 Nm. Battery-wise, all variants come with a CATL-produced lithium iron phosphate Aurora battery pack with a capacity of 58.8 kWh, providing a CLTC pure electric range of 520 kilometers.

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Arcfox Kaola S
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Liu Miao covers NEVs and batteries at CNC to contribute to the energy transition, in spare time he loves driving his EV around.

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