Forthing Free 6 vs Hongqi EHS5
The Forthing Free 6 leads on range (WLTP). The Hongqi EHS5 leads on 10–80% charge and power.
SUV
catalog configuration (trim not stated by the source)
1 of 2 versions
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Exclusive 4WD
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Who's ahead - and by how much?
Forthing Free 6Forthing Free 6Hongqi EHS5Hongqi EHS5
- Range (WLTP)- best on this row+38 mi· 11%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row15 min faster· 43%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+185 kW· 231%
- Power- best on this row+262 kW· 175%
- Top speed- best on this row+18 mph· 17%
- Torque- best on this row+209 lb-ft· 83%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Forthing Free 6 | Hongqi EHS5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | no data | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | no data | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Forthing Free 6 if
Score by category
out of 100
Forthing Free 6Hongqi EHS5
Range
9590Charging
4782Performance
no data94Practicality
6046
How much is each in the US?
No US prices yet for either car
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Which goes further on a charge?
Forthing Free 6Forthing Free 6
Range (WLTP)
- Leader
- Forthing Free 6
- Forthing Free 6
- WLTP
- Hongqi EHS5
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- 38 mi
Which charges faster?
Hongqi EHS5Hongqi EHS5
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Hongqi EHS5
- Forthing Free 6
- Hongqi EHS5
- Ahead by
- 15 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Hongqi EHS5
- Forthing Free 6
- Hongqi EHS5
- 265 kW
- Ahead by
- 185 kW
Where next
- Forthing Free 6Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 19 sources
Every source link (27)
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- https://www.forthingmotor.com/
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- https://hongqi.no/biler/ehs5/konfigurator/
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