Luxury
$38,990 drive-away
- Battery
- 64.4 kWh LFP
- Range
- 427 km WLTP
- Power
- 150 kW
- DC charge
- 80 kW (30 to 80% in about 30 min)
19 inch alloys, 14.6 inch screen, massaging driver's seat, adaptive cruise
Forthing
2026 Forthing Electric
Medium electric SUV
On sale nowBattery electric
From $38,990 drive-away
On paper it brings 150 kW, a 64.4 kWh LFP battery and 427 km of WLTP range, with V2L and an 11 kW onboard charger.
From$38,990drive-away
Range (WLTP)427 km
Power150 kW
Battery64.4 kWh
DC charge80 kW
Warranty7 yrs/200,000 km vehicle / 8 yrs/200,000 km battery
CarTell take
We haven't driven the Electric yet. On paper, forthing is offering a $2500 Visa gift card plus a portable charger (valued at $279 RRP) on new stock bought and delivered between 1 November and 31 December 2026. Premium paint adds $600.
Why consider it
- Drive-away price with a 7 year/200,000 km warranty.
What to know
- 80 kW peak DC charging and no published ANCAP rating.
Who it suits
Budget-minded families who charge at home and want a mid-size electric SUV for under $40k on the road.
City drivers
Easy to live with and park
Small families
5 seats
EV first-timers
427 km WLTP, charge at home
Budget-conscious buyers
From $38,990 drive-away
Range, charging and ownership
EV essentials at a glance.427 km
WLTP range
Real-world range will vary with speed, weather and load.
80 kW
DC fast charging
AC charging at home up to 11 kW.
Grades and pricing
2 grades for Australia, drive-away.| Grade | Price from | Battery | Range | Power | DC charge | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury | $38,990 drive-away | 64.4 kWh LFP | 427 km WLTP | 150 kW | 80 kW (30 to 80% in about 30 min) | 19 inch alloys, 14.6 inch screen, massaging driver's seat, adaptive cruise |
| Exclusive | $42,490 drive-away | 64.4 kWh LFP | 427 km WLTP | 150 kW | 80 kW (30 to 80% in about 30 min) | Adds a panoramic sunroof and wireless phone charging |
Exclusive
$42,490 drive-away
- Battery
- 64.4 kWh LFP
- Range
- 427 km WLTP
- Power
- 150 kW
- DC charge
- 80 kW (30 to 80% in about 30 min)
Adds a panoramic sunroof and wireless phone charging
Practicality and safety
5 seats
Seating
Not ANCAP rated
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
FWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you road trip often, since 80 kW DC charging is slow for the class, or you want an ANCAP rating and an established dealer network.
Frequently asked questions
The Forthing Electric in full
Forthing's battery electric mid-size SUV starts at $38,990 drive-away, among the cheapest in its class. On paper it brings 150 kW, a 64.4 kWh LFP battery and 427 km of WLTP range, with V2L and an 11 kW onboard charger.
From$38,990drive-away
View grades