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Entity Snapshot
The Forthing Xinghai X5 is a suv BEV from FORTHING, listed from $21,390 ex-factory. CLTC range is 530 km from a 64.4 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 · 64.4 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 530 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 120 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 35 min (30-80%) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $21,390 (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 | 4615 mm |
| Width | 1860 mm |
| Height | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2730 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)
- 14.42 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 | $21,390 |
| Standard import duty | $2,139 |
| Countervailing duty | $4,871 |
| VAT | $5,396 |
| 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) | $40,395 |
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 X5 (this model) | 64.4 kWh | 2730 mm | 35 min (30-80%) | $21,390 |
| Leapmotor C16 | 67.7 kWh | 2825 mm | 30 min (30-80%) | $21,380 |
| Leapmotor C16 EREV | 28.4 kWh | 2825 mm | N/A | $21,640 |
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) | 530 km |
| Battery | 64.4 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Motor power | 120 kW |
| Torque | 240 Nm |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
| Length | 4615 mm |
| Width | 1860 mm |
| Height | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2730 mm |
| Curb weight | 1800 kg |
| Efficiency | 14.7 kWh/100km |
| Fast charge | 35 min (30-80%) |
Forthing Xinghai X5 (starting at $21,390) is a SUV from FORTHING.
- Range: 530 km (CLTC)
- Battery: 64.4 kWh
- Motor power: 120 kW
Overview
Forthing Xinghai X5 is an SUV battery-electric from Forthing, in front-wheel-drive form. The $21,390 ex-factory price places this SUV battery-electric in the mainstream-value band. It carries 160 km/h top speed and 530 km of CLTC range. For the SUV battery-electric, Qatar offers the cheapest entry at about +24.5% over base (≈ $26,639 landed); meanwhile, Germany’s estimate carries a 20.7% countervailing duty over the 10% base tariff. This SUV battery-electric is positioned for importers targeting the family-SUV segment 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 | $40,395 | +88.9% |
| France | EU | $40,579 | +89.7% |
| Netherlands | EU | $40,863 | +91.0% |
| Sweden | EU | $41,669 | +94.8% |
| Denmark | EU | $45,099 | +110.8% |
| Spain | EU | $40,573 | +89.7% |
| Italy | EU | $40,997 | +91.7% |
| Belgium | EU | $40,613 | +89.9% |
| Austria | EU | $40,379 | +88.8% |
| Portugal | EU | $41,231 | +92.8% |
| Ireland | EU | $41,231 | +92.8% |
| Poland | EU | $41,086 | +92.1% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $34,484 | +61.2% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $33,987 | +58.9% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $30,097 | +40.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $28,032 | +31.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $30,278 | +41.6% |
| Israel | Middle East | $31,857 | +48.9% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $26,639 | +24.5% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $40,185 | +87.9% |
| Australia | Oceania | $29,379 | +37.3% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $29,971 | +40.1% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $27,537 | +28.7% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $29,355 | +37.2% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $40,314 | +88.5% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $32,838 | +53.5% |
| Mexico | North America | $44,268 | +107.0% |
| Canada | North America | $30,869 | +44.3% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $40,355 | +88.7% |
| South Africa | Africa | $36,978 | +72.9% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $21,390 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $2,139 |
| Countervailing duty (18%) | $4,423 |
| VAT (19%) | $5,311 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $39,863 |
Premium over base price: +86.4%
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