Forthing Xinghai S7 vs NIO ET5
The Forthing Xinghai S7 leads on cargo space and battery warranty.
Sedan
S7 2025 565 · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 3 versions
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · xinghai.fxauto.com.cn
60/100#142 of 281 · Everyday
Sedan
ET5 2025 100kWh · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 7 versions
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · nio.cn
54/100#170 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Forthing Xinghai S7Forthing Xinghai S7ET5NIO ET5
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+5.5 cu ft· 40%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 67%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Forthing Xinghai S7 | NIO ET5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | no data | version: NIO ET5 LR |
| Battery | version: NIO ET5 LR | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | version not named | |
| Torque | version not named | |
| Top speed | version: Variante # 1 | |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Forthing Xinghai S7 if
Pick the NIO ET5 if
- Stronger on performance
Score by category
out of 100
Forthing Xinghai S7NIO ET5
Range
68- Different test cycles - not compared.68Charging
3631Performance
64100Practicality
7856
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Forthing Xinghai S7
- CLTC
- NIO ET5
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Forthing Xinghai S7
- 28.2 / 30 mincontested: sources disagree
- NIO ET5
- 30 / 36 mincontested: sources disagree
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Forthing Xinghai S7
- 5.9 / 6.7 / 6.7 scontested: sources disagree
- NIO ET5
- 4 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
Forthing Xinghai S7Forthing Xinghai S7
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Forthing Xinghai S7
- Forthing Xinghai S7
- NIO ET5
- Ahead by
- CN¥145,100
Where next
Compare with others
Forthing Xinghai S7 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 25 sources
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