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Entity Snapshot
The Forthing Lingzhi M5 NEV is a suv BEV from FORTHING, listed from $15,460 ex-factory. CLTC range is 410 km from a 59.5 kWh pack with 60 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | LFP · 59.5 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 410 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 60 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 30 min (30-80%) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $15,460 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | RWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 60 kW |
| Torque | 175 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | N/A |
| 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 | 5135 mm |
| Width | 1720 mm |
| Height | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm |
| Curb weight | 1840 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 17.58 m³
- Length grade
- large
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 1 unit 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 | $15,460 |
| Standard import duty | $1,546 |
| Countervailing duty | $3,520 |
| VAT | $3,900 |
| 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) | $31,026 |
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.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forthing Lingzhi M5 NEV (this model) | 59.5 kWh | 3000 mm | 30 min (30-80%) | $15,460 |
| Aion I60 | 62.27 kWh | 2775 mm | 20 min (30-80%) | $15,460 |
| Aion V | 62.7 kWh | 2775 mm | 20 min (30-80%) | $15,460 |
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) | 410 km |
| Battery | 59.5 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Motor power | 60 kW |
| Torque | 175 Nm |
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
| Length | 5135 mm |
| Width | 1720 mm |
| Height | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm |
| Curb weight | 1840 kg |
| Fast charge | 30 min (30-80%) |
Forthing Lingzhi M5 NEV (starting at $15,460) is a SUV from FORTHING.
- Battery: 59.5 kWh
- Motor power: 60 kW
Overview
Forthing Lingzhi M5 NEV is an SUV battery-electric from Forthing, in rear-wheel-drive form. For the SUV battery-electric, Germany applies a 20.7% countervailing duty on top of the 10% standard tariff, while the least-costly destination is Qatar, near +32% over base ($20,413 landed). As a mainstream-value SUV battery-electric, it starts at $15,460 ex-factory. It carries LFP cells, a top speed of 100 km/h, and peak torque of 175 Nm. As a SUV battery-electric, it is aimed at families and commercial fleet operators seeking low landed cost.
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 | $31,026 | +100.7% |
| France | EU | $31,131 | +101.4% |
| Netherlands | EU | $31,336 | +102.7% |
| Sweden | EU | $31,827 | +105.9% |
| Denmark | EU | $35,257 | +128.1% |
| Spain | EU | $31,046 | +100.8% |
| Italy | EU | $31,392 | +103.1% |
| Belgium | EU | $31,086 | +101.1% |
| Austria | EU | $30,931 | +100.1% |
| Portugal | EU | $31,547 | +104.1% |
| Ireland | EU | $31,547 | +104.1% |
| Poland | EU | $31,402 | +103.1% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $26,657 | +72.4% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $26,575 | +71.9% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $23,430 | +51.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $21,494 | +39.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $23,117 | +49.5% |
| Israel | Middle East | $24,369 | +57.6% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $20,413 | +32.0% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $30,222 | +95.5% |
| Australia | Oceania | $22,856 | +47.8% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $23,152 | +49.8% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $21,192 | +37.1% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $22,506 | +45.6% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $30,440 | +96.9% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $25,081 | +62.2% |
| Mexico | North America | $33,950 | +119.6% |
| Canada | North America | $24,263 | +56.9% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $30,989 | +100.4% |
| South Africa | Africa | $28,453 | +84.0% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $15,460 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $1,546 |
| Countervailing duty (18%) | $3,197 |
| VAT (19%) | $3,839 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $30,642 |
Premium over base price: +98.2%
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