Introducing the 2026 Forthing Xinghai S7, the flagship fastback electric sedan from Dongfeng Forthing’s Xinghai lineup. With its sweeping coupe-like roofline, frameless doors, hidden flush door handles and a fully enclosed front grille with L-shaped split LED lighting, the S7 brings genuine stand-out styling to the mid-size EV segment at a price that undercuts most rivals.

The S7 rides on a 2,915 mm wheelbase with an overall length of 4,935 mm, giving it a spacious cabin and a class-leading 541-litre boot that expands with the folding rear bench. The body measures 1,915 mm wide and 1,495 mm tall, and the 1.9 square-metre panoramic sunroof floods the cabin with light. A rear-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor drives the rear wheels — the purist’s layout — delivering 160 kW (215 hp) and 310 Nm of torque, enough for a 6.7-second sprint to 100 km/h and a governed top speed of 165 km/h.

Range is a headline figure: the 59.4 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack delivers up to 565 km of CLTC range, with DC fast charging available for quick top-ups on the move. Energy consumption is a frugal 11.9 kWh per 100 km. For those who want more, the range-topping 650 version steps up to 230 kW (309 hp) and 395 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h time to 5.9 seconds and raising the top speed to 190 km/h with a 68.2 kWh pack.

Inside, the cabin follows a clean, minimal design language with a floating centre console, a two-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel and a large central touchscreen. Sporty integrated front seats offer heating, ventilation and memory functions, while the Xinghai Pilot driver assistance suite provides L2-level support including full-speed adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, active safety warnings and a 360-degree camera system backed by eight ultrasonic sensors.

The suspension uses McPherson struts up front and a five-link independent rear, tuned for a balance of comfort and control, with a tight 5.45-metre turning radius that makes city driving effortless. With frameless doors, premium materials and a sub-$20,000 starting price, the Xinghai S7 delivers exceptional value in the electric sedan segment.