Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV Charging Speed, Time and Cost
Medium SUV · 2026 – CurrentFBT exempt
- Usable Battery
- 64.4kWh
- AC Charging
- 11kW
- DC Charging
- 80kW
- 10–80% Time
- 42min
The Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV charges at up to 80 kW on a DC fast charger and 11 kW on AC. It takes about 42 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 9.7 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 64.4 kWh LFP battery.
Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV Key Battery and Charging Specs
| Usable Battery | 64.4 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | LFP |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side (Rear) |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 9.7 hrs |
| Efficiency | 151 Wh/km |
The Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV uses a 64.4 kWh LFP battery. LFP batteries handle regular charging to 100% with less wear than other chemistries (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for Forthing's advice.
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Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV Charging Times
Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV Max Charging Speed
| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 11 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 80 kW |
How Long Does a Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV Take to Charge?
| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 29.6 hrs (0 to 100%) | 15 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 18.9 hrs (0 to 100%) | 24 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 9.7 hrs (0 to 100%) | 46 km per hour |
| 11 kW three-phase charger | 11 kW | 6.2 hrs (0 to 100%) | 73 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 47.5 kW | 57 min (10 to 80%) | 79 km in 15 min |
| 150 kW DC fast charger | 64 kW | 42 min (10 to 80%) | 106 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
Best Home Charger for the Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV. It charges the battery from empty to full in 9.7 hrs and adds about 46 km of range every hour. If your home already has three-phase power, an 11 kW charger uses the Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV's full AC speed and charges it in 6.2 hrs.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase | 11 kW Three Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 9.7 hrs | 6.2 hrs |
| Range per hour | 46 km | 73 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No | Yes |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 | $1,800 to $3,500 with existing three-phase power. $4,000 to $12,000+ if your home needs converting |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
Does the Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV Come With a Charger?
New EVs like the Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 29.6 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 9.7 hrs.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV?
A full charge costs $4.51 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $22.54 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $45.08. A petrol medium SUV uses about 10.2 L/100 km, which at $2.00 a litre costs $20.40 per 100 km.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year | Saving vs Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol medium SUV | Not applicable | $20.40 | $3,060 | Not applicable |
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $22.54 | $5.29 | $793 | $2,267 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $4.51 | $1.06 | $159 | $2,901 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $45.08 | $10.57 | $1,586 | $1,474 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $634 a year on charging the Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV at home.
Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV Fast Charging Rank and Road Trip Charging
The Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV ranks 8 of 9 medium SUV EVs priced within $10,000 of it for DC fast charging power.
| Rank | Vehicle | Price | Peak DC (kW) | 10–80% time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XPENG L03 RWD Long Range | $46,900 | 236 | 20 min |
| 2 | XPENG L03 RWD Standard Range | $41,900 | 193 | 20 min |
| 3 | GAC AION V Premium | $42,590 | 180 | 24 min |
| 3 | GAC AION V Luxury | $44,590 | 180 | 24 min |
| 5 | Geely EX5 Complete | $41,990 | 100 | 34 min |
| 8 | Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV | $38,990 | 80 | 42 min |
Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV 500 km and 1,000 km Road Trips
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 333 km and an average of 100 km/h: A 500 km trip needs 1 fast charging stop of about 42 minutes, for a total trip time of about 5 hr 42 min. A 1,000 km trip needs 4 fast charging stops of about 42 minutes each, 2 hr 48 min in total, for a total trip time of about 12 hr 48 min.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 1 | 42 min | 5 hr 42 min |
| 1,000 km | 4 | 2 hr 48 min | 12 hr 48 min |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 80 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV Bidirectional Charging (V2X): V2L, V2H and V2G
- V2L powers appliances from the car's socket.
- V2H powers your home during an outage or peak pricing.
- V2G sends energy back to the grid.
| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | No | |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV does not support bidirectional charging.
Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV Deals and Finance
Pricing starts from $38,990. A novated lease lets you pay for the car and its running costs from your pre-tax salary, and eligible EVs are exempt from fringe benefits tax. How the EV FBT exemption works
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9.7 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 7 kW home charger, and 42 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 80 kW or more.
11 kW on AC and 80 kW on DC, adding about 106 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the right side (rear).
$4.51 at home on an EV plan, $22.54 on a flat tariff, or $45.08 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
Yes, at Superchargers open to non-Tesla EVs, using its CCS2 plug, so check the Tesla app for which sites are open.
No, the Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV does not support V2L.
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