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Entity Snapshot
The Forthing Xinghai V6 is a suv BEV from FORTHING, listed from $12,490 ex-factory. CLTC range is 400 km from a 45.5 kWh pack with 135 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | LFP · 45.5 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 400 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 135 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 0.43h |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $12,490 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 135 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 | 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 | 4835 mm |
| Width | 1900 mm |
| Height | 1755 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm |
| Curb weight | N/A |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 16.12 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 | $12,490 |
| Standard import duty | $1,249 |
| Countervailing duty | $2,844 |
| VAT | $3,151 |
| 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) | $26,334 |
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 Xinghai V6 (this model) | 45.5 kWh | 2900 mm | 0.43h | $12,490 |
| Chery Fulwin X3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $12,490 |
| Neta X | 51.8 kWh | 2770 mm | N/A | $12,470 |
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) | 400 km |
| Battery | 45.5 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Motor power | 135 kW |
| Length | 4835 mm |
| Width | 1900 mm |
| Height | 1755 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm |
| Fast charge | 0.43h |
Forthing Xinghai V6 (starting at $12,490) is a SUV from FORTHING.
- Range: 400.0 km (CLTC)
- Battery: 45.5 kWh
- Motor power: 135.0 kW
Overview
The Forthing Xinghai V6 is an SUV battery-electric with front-wheel-drive from Forthing. Key figures are peak output of 135 kW and MacPherson strut front / Multi-link rear suspension. This SUV battery-electric is positioned as a budget import, from $12,490 ex-factory. For the SUV battery-electric, the least-costly destination is Qatar, near +38.5% over base ($17,294 landed); meanwhile, Germany’s estimate carries a 20.7% countervailing duty over the 10% base tariff. For the SUV battery-electric buyer, it suits regional distributors 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 | $26,333 | +110.8% |
| France | EU | $26,399 | +111.4% |
| Netherlands | EU | $26,565 | +112.7% |
| Sweden | EU | $26,898 | +115.4% |
| Denmark | EU | $30,328 | +142.8% |
| Spain | EU | $26,275 | +110.4% |
| Italy | EU | $26,581 | +112.8% |
| Belgium | EU | $26,315 | +110.7% |
| Austria | EU | $26,199 | +109.8% |
| Portugal | EU | $26,697 | +113.7% |
| Ireland | EU | $26,697 | +113.7% |
| Poland | EU | $26,552 | +112.6% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $22,736 | +82.0% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $22,862 | +83.0% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $20,091 | +60.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $18,220 | +45.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $19,531 | +56.4% |
| Israel | Middle East | $20,619 | +65.1% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $17,294 | +38.5% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $25,233 | +102.0% |
| Australia | Oceania | $19,589 | +56.8% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $19,736 | +58.0% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $18,014 | +44.2% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $19,075 | +52.7% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $25,495 | +104.1% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $21,196 | +69.7% |
| Mexico | North America | $28,782 | +130.4% |
| Canada | North America | $20,954 | +67.8% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $26,297 | +110.6% |
| South Africa | Africa | $24,184 | +93.6% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $12,490 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $1,249 |
| Countervailing duty (20.7%) | $2,843 |
| VAT (19%) | $3,150 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $26,333 |
Premium over base price: +110.8%
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