Forthing Taikon 5 Exclusive MY26

WLTP Range: 427 km
Battery Size: 64.4 kWh
Max DC: 80 kW
Price (driveaway): 42,490–42,490 $AUD
Drivetrain: FWD

Full specifications (MY26)

Battery & Charging
WLTP Range (km)	427 km
Est. Range (km)	—
Battery Size (kWh)	64.4 kWh
Max DC (kW)	80 kW
10-80% Charge (min)	—
Battery Chemistry	LFP
Efficiency (Wh/km)	—
Max AC (kW)	11 kW

Performance
Drivetrain	FWD
Combined Power (kW)	150 kW
0-100 (sec)	—
Combined Torque (Nm)	340 Nm
Towing (kg)	—

Purchase & Origin
Price (msrp) ($AUD)	—
Price (driveaway) ($AUD)	42,490–42,490 $AUD
Warranty	7 years / 200,000km vehicle, 8 years / 200,000km battery
Region	AU

Dimensions & Capacity
Body Type	SUV/Crossover
Ground Clearance (Min/Max) (mm)	—
Width (excl. mirrors) (mm)	—
Height (mm)	1,680 mm
Length (mm)	4,600 mm
Curb Weight (kg)	1,920 kg
Cargo Volume (rear) (L)	—
Wheels (inches)	—
Seating	5

Other
Website (url)	https://thedriven.io/2026/09/28/forthing-ev-first-drive-of-australias-next-affordable-electric-suv/

Tech & Features
Features	—

About this variant

New brand to Australia, distributed by Ateco. Taikon 5 is a medium SUV sold in BEV form only in Australia; the range-extender version is out of scope. Top grade of a two-grade line-up, above the Luxury; shares the powertrain, battery and range and differs on equipment. 3.5kW V2L. 12-month / 20,000km service intervals, $935 over three years.

Other Taikon 5 variants

Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury (MY26)