2026 Forthing Taikon 5 price and specs

UPDATED 14/07/2026 10:30am: Forthing distributor Ateco Automotive has confirmed the Range Extender Hybrid version of the Taikon 5 is rear-wheel drive, not front-wheel drive as previously stated.

The Forthing Taikon 5 is arriving in showrooms from later this month, when it will be available as either an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) – marketed as a Range Extender Hybrid – or a pure electric vehicle (EV).

The Toyota RAV4-sized SUV has become Australia's cheapest mid-size electric SUV, and the cheapest EREV of any kind in the Australian market.

EREVs remain rare here, unlike in China, and despite offering the extra flexibility of a petrol engine to charge the battery, the Taikon 5's EREV variants are cheaper than the equivalent EVs.

The range opens at $36,990 drive-away for the Range Extender Hybrid Luxury, with the electric version costing an additional $2000. Likewise, the Range Extender Hybrid Exclusive is $40,490 drive-away, with the EV costing an extra $2000.

The extended-range variant undercuts the recently announced EREV version of the base Leapmotor B10 Style, a smaller SUV, priced at $37,888 before on-roads. The electric (EV) version undercuts the $39,990 plus on-roads price of the BYD Atto 3 Essential, which BYD classifies as a mid-size SUV despite it being smaller than the B10.

Local Forthing distributor Ateco Automotive, which also handles LDV, Maserati, Ram and Renault in Australia, says it has established a network of Forthing showrooms across every Australian state.

Pricing

Drivetrains and Efficiency

The EREV uses a smaller battery than the EV, but both are claimed to take approximately 30 minutes to charge from 30 to 80 per cent.

All Taikon 5s feature vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, allowing you to power external electrical appliances at up to 3.5kW.

Dimensions

The Forthing Taikon 5 is sized almost identically to the new Toyota RAV4.

Servicing and Warranty

The Taikon 5 is backed by a seven-year, 200,000km warranty.

Service intervals are 12 months or 15,000km for EREV variants, and 12 months or 20,000km for EV variants.

Forthing Australia is yet to announce any capped-price servicing program.

Safety

The Forthing Taikon 5 has yet to be assessed by independent auto safety authority ANCAP.

Standard safety equipment includes:

• Adaptive cruise control
• Autonomous emergency braking
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Lane-keep assist
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Safe exit warning
• Traffic sign recognition
• 6 airbags (front, front-side and curtain)
• Rear parking sensors
• Reversing camera
• Tyre pressure monitoring

The Exclusive adds front parking sensors and a surround-view camera.

Standard Equipment

There are two trim levels in the Taikon 5 lineup, both of which can be had with either the EV or EREV powertrain.

The base Luxury comes standard with the following equipment:

• 19-inch alloy wheels in 235/55/R19 tyres
• Bi-LED headlights
• 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster
• 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• AM/FM radio and DAB+ digital radio
• 4-speaker sound system
• 10-way power driver's seat with ventilation and massage
• 4-way power passenger seat
• Height- and reach-adjustable steering wheel
• Electric park brake

The Exclusive adds:

• Space-saver spare (EREV only)
• Power tailgate
• Opening panoramic sunroof
• Rear privacy glass
• Power-folding exterior mirrors
• 6-speaker sound system
• Wireless phone charger
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Metallic paint is a $600 option.

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