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Entity Snapshot
The Forthing T5 EVO is a suv BEV from FORTHING, listed from $14,060 ex-factory. CLTC range is 410 km from a 49.27 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 · 49.27 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 410 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 120 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 30 min (80%) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $14,060 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 120 kW |
| Torque | 240 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 | 4570 mm |
| Width | 1860 mm |
| Height | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2715 mm |
| Curb weight | 1660 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 14.28 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 | $14,060 |
| Standard import duty | $1,406 |
| Countervailing duty | $3,201 |
| VAT | $3,547 |
| 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) | $28,814 |
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 T5 EVO (this model) | 49.27 kWh | 2715 mm | 30 min (80%) | $14,060 |
| Aion RT | 55.1 kWh | 2775 mm | 25 min (30-80%) | $14,060 |
| GAC Aion Y | 49.75 kWh | 2750 mm | N/A | $14,060 |
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 | 49.27 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Motor power | 120 kW |
| Torque | 240 Nm |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
| Length | 4570 mm |
| Width | 1860 mm |
| Height | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2715 mm |
| Curb weight | 1660 kg |
| Fast charge | 30 min (80%) |
Forthing T5 EVO (starting at $14,060) is a SUV from FORTHING.
- Range: 410 km (CLTC)
- Battery: 49.27 kWh
- Motor power: 120 kW
Overview
Forthing’s Forthing T5 EVO is an front-wheel-drive battery-electric SUV. It carries LFP chemistry, a CLTC-rated range of 410 km, and MacPherson strut front / Multi-link rear suspension. For the SUV battery-electric, Germany’s estimate carries a 20.7% countervailing duty over the 10% base tariff; meanwhile, Qatar offers the cheapest entry at about +34.7% over base (≈ $18,943 landed). The $14,060 ex-factory price places this SUV battery-electric in the affordable-end band. For the SUV battery-electric buyer, it suits family and fleet buyers 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 | $28,814 | +104.9% |
| France | EU | $28,900 | +105.6% |
| Netherlands | EU | $29,087 | +106.9% |
| Sweden | EU | $29,504 | +109.8% |
| Denmark | EU | $32,934 | +134.2% |
| Spain | EU | $28,797 | +104.8% |
| Italy | EU | $29,124 | +107.1% |
| Belgium | EU | $28,837 | +105.1% |
| Austria | EU | $28,700 | +104.1% |
| Portugal | EU | $29,260 | +108.1% |
| Ireland | EU | $29,260 | +108.1% |
| Poland | EU | $29,115 | +107.1% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $24,809 | +76.5% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $24,825 | +76.6% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $21,856 | +55.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $19,951 | +41.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $21,427 | +52.4% |
| Israel | Middle East | $22,602 | +60.8% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $18,943 | +34.7% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $27,870 | +98.2% |
| Australia | Oceania | $21,316 | +51.6% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $21,542 | +53.2% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $19,694 | +40.1% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $20,889 | +48.6% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $28,109 | +99.9% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $23,250 | +65.4% |
| Mexico | North America | $31,514 | +124.1% |
| Canada | North America | $22,703 | +61.5% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $28,777 | +104.7% |
| South Africa | Africa | $26,441 | +88.1% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $14,060 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $1,406 |
| Countervailing duty (18%) | $2,908 |
| VAT (19%) | $3,491 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $28,465 |
Premium over base price: +102.5%
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