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Entity Snapshot
The Forthing Xinghai V9 is a suv PHEV from FORTHING, listed from $25,340 ex-factory. CLTC range is 200 km from a 34.9 kWh pack with 150 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | LFP · 34.9 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 200 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 150 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 20 min (30-80%) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $25,340 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 150 kW |
| Torque | 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 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 | 5230 mm |
| Width | 1920 mm |
| Height | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3018 mm |
| Curb weight | 2325 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 18.28 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 | 870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) 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 | $25,340 |
| Standard import duty | $2,534 |
| Countervailing duty | $0 |
| VAT | $5,296 |
| 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) | $39,770 |
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 V9 (this model) | 34.9 kWh | 3018 mm | 20 min (30-80%) | $25,340 |
| BYD Frigate 07 | 36.8 kWh | 2820 mm | 20 min (80%) | $25,320 |
| Fangchengbao TI 7 | 26.6 kWh | 2920 mm | 15 min (30-80%) | $25,320 |
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 | PHEV |
| Body type | SUV |
| Range (CLTC) | 200 km |
| Battery | 34.9 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Motor power | 150 kW |
| Torque | 310 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.5 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
| Length | 5230 mm |
| Width | 1920 mm |
| Height | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3018 mm |
| Curb weight | 2325 kg |
| Efficiency | 21.9 kWh/100km |
| Fast charge | 20 min (30-80%) |
Forthing Xinghai V9 (starting at $25,340) is a SUV from FORTHING.
- Battery: 34.9 kWh
- Motor power: 150 kW
- 0-100 km/h: 9.5 s
Overview
Forthing Xinghai V9 is an SUV plug-in hybrid from Forthing, in front-wheel-drive form. Specification highlights are a 150 kW electric motor, 34 kWh of capacity, and MacPherson strut front / Multi-link rear suspension. On landed cost for this SUV plug-in hybrid, Qatar offers the cheapest entry at about +21.5% over base (≈ $30,787 landed); meanwhile, Germany applies the 10% standard tariff with no countervailing duty. The $25,340 ex-factory price places this SUV plug-in hybrid in the mid-market band. In the SUV plug-in hybrid segment, it serves private buyers and fleet managers comparing segment landed premiums.
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 | $39,770 | +56.9% |
| France | EU | $39,948 | +57.7% |
| Netherlands | EU | $40,227 | +58.8% |
| Sweden | EU | $41,012 | +61.8% |
| Denmark | EU | $44,442 | +75.4% |
| Spain | EU | $39,937 | +57.6% |
| Italy | EU | $40,356 | +59.3% |
| Belgium | EU | $39,977 | +57.8% |
| Austria | EU | $39,748 | +56.9% |
| Portugal | EU | $40,585 | +60.2% |
| Ireland | EU | $40,585 | +60.2% |
| Poland | EU | $40,440 | +59.6% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $39,698 | +56.7% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $38,925 | +53.6% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $34,538 | +36.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $32,387 | +27.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $35,048 | +38.3% |
| Israel | Middle East | $36,844 | +45.4% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $30,787 | +21.5% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $46,821 | +84.8% |
| Australia | Oceania | $33,724 | +33.1% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $34,514 | +36.2% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $31,763 | +25.4% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $33,917 | +33.9% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $46,891 | +85.0% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $38,004 | +50.0% |
| Mexico | North America | $51,141 | +101.8% |
| Canada | North America | $35,270 | +39.2% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $46,594 | +83.9% |
| South Africa | Africa | $42,656 | +68.3% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $25,340 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $2,534 |
| Countervailing duty (18%) | $5,240 |
| VAT (19%) | $6,292 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $46,006 |
Premium over base price: +81.6%
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