Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $38,990
Available since 2026
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)
Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV is equipped with a 64.4 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The Taikon 5 Luxury BEV uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | - |
| 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 |
Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV Charging Times and Speeds
The Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV has a charging limit of 11 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 11 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 9.7 hr | - | 46 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 6.2 hr | - | 73 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 57 min | 331 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 64 kW | - | 44 min | 424 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 64 kW | - | 44 min | 424 km/h |
Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $22.54.
The cost of fully charging the Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $45.08.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV
CCS CompatibleForthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV can charge from 10–80% in approximately 42 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
64.4 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
80 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
64 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
477 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Right Side (Rear)
Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV Recommended Charge Level
The Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV uses an LFP battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 100% for daily use.
The key advantage of LFP is the freedom to fully charge the pack to 100% every time with substantially less degradation concerns compared to other chemistries.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV.
Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV does not currently support bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), or Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No | 3.3 kW |