The Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV is the entry grade of Australia's most affordable mid-size electric SUV, powered by a 150kW/340Nm front motor and a 64kWh LFP battery for up to 427km WLTP range. Standard equipment includes 19-inch alloys, power-adjustable ventilated and massaging front seats, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a full active-safety suite including adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring. Backed by a 7-year/200,000km warranty, it targets value-conscious families wanting genuine SUV space and features without the premium price tag of established rivals.
Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV
Price: $38,990
FBT Exempt
Available since 2026
The Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV is the entry grade of Australia's most affordable mid-size electric SUV, powered by a 150kW/340Nm front motor and a 64kWh LFP battery for up to 427km WLTP range. Standard equipment includes 19-inch alloys, power-adjustable ventilated and massaging front seats, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a full active-safety suite including adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring. Backed by a 7-year/200,000km warranty, it targets value-conscious families wanting genuine SUV space and features without the premium price tag of established rivals.
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Key EV Specs
64.4kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
427 km
Range (WLTP)
151 Wh/km
Efficiency
7.9 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 80 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Battery and Charging
| Battery size (capacity) | 64.4 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 64.4 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | LFP |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 66 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 6 hrs 30 mins |
Bidirectional Charging (V2X)
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No |
| Max Power Output | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No |
| Max Power Output | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No |
| Max Power Output | - |
Range and Efficiency
| Range | Consumption | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP (Combined) | 427 km | 151 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Combined) * | 376 km | 171 Wh/km |
| Real-world (City) * | 480 km | 134 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Highway) * | 333 km | 193 Wh/km |
Performance
7.9 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
180 km/h
Top speed
150 kW
Power
240 Nm
Torque
Rear
Drive type
BEV
Fuel
Body and Chassis
| Seats | 5 |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 4600mm x 1860mm x 1680mm |
| Wheelbase | 2715 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1820 kg |
| Body Style | SUV |
| Turning Circle | - |
| Boot Capacity (std/max) | 541 L / 1480 L |
| Frunk Capacity | - |
| Towing capacity (unbraked/breaked) | 750 kg / 1500 kg |
| EV Dedicated Platform | No |
| Platform | - |
| Segment | Medium SUV |
| Seats | 5 |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 4600mm x 1860mm x 1680mm |
| Wheelbase | 2715 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1820 kg |
| Body Style | SUV |
| Turning Circle | - |
| Boot Capacity (std/max) | 541 L / 1480 L |
| Frunk Capacity | - |
| Towing capacity (unbraked/breaked) | 750 kg / 1500 kg |
| EV Dedicated Platform | No |
| Platform | - |
| Segment | Medium SUV |
Compare Variants
Variant A
Variant B
| Luxury BEV | Exclusive BEV | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $38,990 | $42,490 |
Battery Size (useable) | 64.4 kWh | 64.4 kWh |
Range (WLTP) | 427 km | 427 km |
Efficiency (WLTP) | 151 Wh/km | 151 Wh/km |
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr) | 7.9 s | 7.9 s |
| Power | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive | Rear | Rear |
| Luxury BEV | Exclusive BEV | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $38,990 | $42,490 |
| Battery Size (useable) | 64.4 kWh | 64.4 kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 427 km | 427 km |
| Efficiency (WLTP) | 151 Wh/km | 151 Wh/km |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/hr) | 7.9 s | 7.9 s |
| Power | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive | Rear | Rear |
Warranty and Servicing
Car warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
Battery warranty
8 years / 160,000 km
Regular service intervals
12 months / 20,000 km