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Entity Snapshot
The Arcfox AS5 is a suv BEV from ARCFOX, listed from $18,000 ex-factory. CLTC range is 560 km from a 65 kWh pack with 185 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | NMC (ternary) · 65 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 560 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 185 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 25 min (30-80%) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $18,000 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | RWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 185 kW |
| Torque | 360 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7 s |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | N/A |
Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.
Dimensions & Logistics
| Length | 4820 mm |
| Width | 1930 mm |
| Height | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm |
| Curb weight | 1920 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 13.77 m³
- Length grade
- compact–midsize
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 2 units estimate
Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 87038000 — 87038000 — electrically propelled motor vehicles (BEV) |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter required for EU; or OEM EU-spec port |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs CCS2/Type 2 adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.
Estimated Landed Cost by Market
Estimated total import cost to each destination — duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight and compliance.
Confidence: Medium · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
| Base price | $18,000 |
| Standard import duty | $1,800 |
| Countervailing duty | $4,099 |
| VAT | $4,541 |
| RoRo freight EV Hub estimate | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance EV Hub estimate | $350 |
| Certification EV Hub estimate | $3,250 |
| Registration EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Inland transport EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Estimated landed cost (total) | $35,039 |
Benchmarking Matrix
Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.
| Model | Battery | Wheelbase | Fast charge | FOB (ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcfox AS5 (this model) | 65 kWh | 2900 mm | 25 min (30-80%) | $18,000 |
| GAC Motor Empow | 2.1 kWh | 2736 mm | N/A | $18,030 |
| Geometry C | 53 kWh | 2700 mm | 快充0.5h | $18,030 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
- ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
- ≈ RoRo freight
- ≈ Certification
- ≈ Registration
- ≈ Customs clearance
- ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing
Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review
Specifications
| Price basis | China ex-factory price (MSRP) |
| Powertrain | BEV |
| Body type | SUV |
| Range (CLTC) | 560 km |
| Battery | 65 kWh |
| Battery type | NMC (ternary) |
| Motor power | 185 kW |
| Torque | 360 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
| Length | 4820 mm |
| Width | 1930 mm |
| Height | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm |
| Curb weight | 1920 kg |
| Efficiency | 13.6 kWh/100km |
| Fast charge | 25 min (30-80%) |
Arcfox AS5 (starting at $18,000) is a SUV from ARCFOX.
- Range: 560 km (CLTC)
- Battery: 65 kWh
- Motor power: 185 kW
- 0-100 km/h: 7.0 s
Overview
The Arcfox AS5 is an rear-wheel-drive fully electric SUV from Arcfox. At $18,000 ex-factory, this SUV fully electric sits in the mainstream-value segment. It carries a CLTC-rated range of 560 km, MacPherson strut front / Multi-link rear suspension, and peak output of 185 kW. For the SUV fully electric, Qatar offers the cheapest entry at about +28.2% over base (≈ $23,080 landed), while Germany’s estimate carries a 20.7% countervailing duty over the 10% base tariff. For the SUV fully electric buyer, it suits importers targeting the family-SUV segment focused on volume import economics.
Landed Cost by Market
Estimated landed cost to import this vehicle into key export markets, including import duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance costs.
| Destination | Region | Total landed (USD) | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EU | $35,039 | +94.7% |
| France | EU | $35,178 | +95.4% |
| Netherlands | EU | $35,417 | +96.8% |
| Sweden | EU | $36,043 | +100.2% |
| Denmark | EU | $39,473 | +119.3% |
| Spain | EU | $35,127 | +95.2% |
| Italy | EU | $35,506 | +97.3% |
| Belgium | EU | $35,167 | +95.4% |
| Austria | EU | $34,978 | +94.3% |
| Portugal | EU | $35,695 | +98.3% |
| Ireland | EU | $35,695 | +98.3% |
| Poland | EU | $35,550 | +97.5% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $30,010 | +66.7% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $29,750 | +65.3% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $26,286 | +46.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $24,295 | +35.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $26,185 | +45.5% |
| Israel | Middle East | $27,576 | +53.2% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $23,080 | +28.2% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $34,490 | +91.6% |
| Australia | Oceania | $25,650 | +42.5% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $26,073 | +44.9% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $23,910 | +32.8% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $25,440 | +41.3% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $34,670 | +92.6% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $28,404 | +57.8% |
| Mexico | North America | $38,370 | +113.2% |
| Canada | North America | $27,092 | +50.5% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $35,001 | +94.5% |
| South Africa | Africa | $32,105 | +78.4% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $18,000 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $1,800 |
| Countervailing duty (18%) | $3,722 |
| VAT (19%) | $4,469 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $34,592 |
Premium over base price: +92.2%
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