Chinese Automaker Forthing Unveils New EVs for Global Markets, Eyes Israel Entry
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Chinese automaker Forthing, part of Dongfeng, revealed its new TK5 and TK7 electric and plug-in hybrid SUVs at the Paris Motor Show, targeting European and international markets, including Israel. The TK7 boasts a combined range of over 1,000 km. The company is also planning to establish a production facility in Europe, with manufacturing expected to start in early 2027, as part of its global expansion strategy.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Chinese automaker Forthing unveiled new TK5 and TK7 electric and plug-in hybrid SUVs at the Paris Motor Show.
- The TK7 model offers a combined driving range exceeding 1,000 kilometers on its plug-in hybrid version.
- Forthing is preparing to enter the Israeli market, with Auto Chen securing import and distribution rights.
- The company plans to establish a production facility in Europe, aiming for serial production by Q1 2027.
- Forthing has already set up nine KD assembly plants in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
Chinese car brand Forthing, part of the Dongfeng Motor Corporation, has unveiled its new TK series, including the TK5 and TK7 electric and plug-in hybrid models, at the Paris Motor Show. These vehicles are slated for the European and other international markets, including Israel, where Auto Chen of the Bililus Group recently secured the official import and distribution rights. This international expansion aims to deepen Forthing's presence in Europe and subsequently in the Middle East, Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia.
The TK5 is a five-seat SUV offered in a fully electric (BEV) version with a 75 kWh battery providing a 500 km range and an 800-volt charging system, and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version with a 39 kWh battery and a 210 km electric range. The BEV version supports fast charging, aiming to reduce wait times at charging stations.
The larger TK7 SUV is designed for families, offering flexible seating configurations for six to eight passengers. It boasts 37 storage compartments and V2L technology capable of powering external devices up to 6.6 kW. The manufacturer claims the electric TK7 has a range of up to 500 km, while the PHEV version offers 190 km of electric range and a combined range exceeding 1,000 km under WLTC standards.
Beyond exports, Forthing is planning European production, with serial manufacturing scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2027. The brand has already established nine KD assembly plants in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa as part of its global strategy. Liu Xiaoping, Deputy General Manager of Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor, stated that the expansion strategy, launched in June 2025, focuses on product development, localization, distribution channels, and service improvements, viewing European standards as a basis for global product development.
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