Firefly vs Forthing Joyear S50 EV (景逸S50EV)
The Forthing Joyear S50 EV (景逸S50EV) leads on cargo space. The Firefly leads on power.
Hatchback
Version named in Chinese by the source
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · car-configuration.firefly.com.cn
34/100#348 of 421 · Everyday
Sedan
2024 S50EV · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 21, 2026 · fxauto.com.cn
34/100#347 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
FireflyFireflyJoyear S50 EV (景逸S50EV)Forthing Joyear S50 EV (景逸S50EV)
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.3 cu ft· 19%
- Power- best on this row+10 kW· 9%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row2.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 13%
- Top speed- best on this row+3 mph· 3%
- Torque- best on this row+7 lb-ft· 5%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Firefly | Forthing Joyear S50 EV (景逸S50EV) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Firefly if
Pick the Forthing Joyear S50 EV (景逸S50EV) if
Score by category
out of 100
FireflyForthing Joyear S50 EV (景逸S50EV)
Range
29- Different test cycles - not compared.29Charging
2517Performance
470Practicality
5461
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Firefly
- 205 miWLTP
- Forthing Joyear S50 EV (景逸S50EV)
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Firefly
- 8.1 scontested: sources disagree
- Forthing Joyear S50 EV (景逸S50EV)
Which is cheaper to buy?
FireflyFirefly
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Firefly
- Firefly
- Forthing Joyear S50 EV (景逸S50EV)
- Ahead by
- CN¥31,100
Where next
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Compare with others
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Where the numbers come from
Checked May 20, 2026 · 24 sources
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