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Entity Snapshot
The Arcfox Kaola is a suv BEV from ARCFOX, listed from $18,560 ex-factory. CLTC range is 500 km from a 58.86 kWh pack with 120 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | LFP · 58.86 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 500 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 120 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 25 min (80%) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $18,560 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous (PMSM) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 120 kW |
| Torque | N/A |
| 0–100 km/h | N/A |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam |
| 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 | 4500 mm |
| Width | 1870 mm |
| Height | 1655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2820 mm |
| Curb weight | 1800 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 13.93 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 | $18,560 |
| Standard import duty | $1,856 |
| Countervailing duty | $4,226 |
| VAT | $4,682 |
| 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) | $35,924 |
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 Kaola (this model) | 58.86 kWh | 2820 mm | 25 min (80%) | $18,560 |
| Hycan Z03 | 55.5 kWh | 2750 mm | 快充0.6h | $18,440 |
| Chery Fulwin T9 | 18.67 kWh | 2770 mm | 20 min (30-80%) | $18,720 |
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) | 500 km |
| Battery | 58.86 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Motor power | 120 kW |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
| Length | 4500 mm |
| Width | 1870 mm |
| Height | 1655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2820 mm |
| Curb weight | 1800 kg |
| Efficiency | 14.7 kWh/100km |
| Fast charge | 25 min (80%) |
Arcfox Kaola (starting at $18,560) is a SUV from ARCFOX.
- Range: 500 km (CLTC)
- Battery: 58.86 kWh
- Motor power: 120 kW
Overview
The Arcfox Kaola is an front-wheel-drive battery-electric SUV from Arcfox. For the SUV battery-electric, Germany applies a 20.7% countervailing duty on top of the 10% standard tariff — the least-costly destination is Qatar, near +27.5% over base ($23,668 landed). Specification highlights are peak output of 120 kW, 58 kWh of capacity, and LFP cells. At $18,560 ex-factory, this SUV battery-electric sits in the value segment. In the SUV battery-electric segment, it serves importers targeting the family-SUV segment prioritizing price-to-spec value.
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 | $35,924 | +93.6% |
| France | EU | $36,070 | +94.3% |
| Netherlands | EU | $36,316 | +95.7% |
| Sweden | EU | $36,972 | +99.2% |
| Denmark | EU | $40,402 | +117.7% |
| Spain | EU | $36,026 | +94.1% |
| Italy | EU | $36,413 | +96.2% |
| Belgium | EU | $36,066 | +94.3% |
| Austria | EU | $35,870 | +93.3% |
| Portugal | EU | $36,609 | +97.3% |
| Ireland | EU | $36,609 | +97.3% |
| Poland | EU | $36,464 | +96.5% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $30,749 | +65.7% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $30,450 | +64.1% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $26,915 | +45.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $24,912 | +34.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $26,861 | +44.7% |
| Israel | Middle East | $28,283 | +52.4% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $23,668 | +27.5% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $35,430 | +90.9% |
| Australia | Oceania | $26,266 | +41.5% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $26,717 | +43.9% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $24,509 | +32.1% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $26,086 | +40.6% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $35,602 | +91.8% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $29,136 | +57.0% |
| Mexico | North America | $39,344 | +112.0% |
| Canada | North America | $27,716 | +49.3% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $35,885 | +93.3% |
| South Africa | Africa | $32,910 | +77.3% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $18,560 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $1,856 |
| Countervailing duty (18%) | $3,838 |
| VAT (19%) | $4,608 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $35,463 |
Premium over base price: +91.1%
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