Forthing Xinghai S7 vs Skywell ET5
The Forthing Xinghai S7 leads on cargo space and power.
Liftback
S7 2025 565 · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 3 versions
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · xinghai.fxauto.com.cn
47/100#179 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
catalog configuration (trim not stated by the source)
No US price yet
47/100#174 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Forthing Xinghai S7Forthing Xinghai S7Skywell ET5Skywell ET5
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.6 cu ft· 16%
- Power- best on this row+10 kW· 7%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+3 years· 60%
- Torque- best on this row+7 lb-ft· 3%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Forthing Xinghai S7 | Skywell ET5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | no data | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| DC port | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Forthing Xinghai S7 if
Pick the Skywell ET5 if
Score by category
out of 100
Forthing Xinghai S7Skywell ET5
Range
78- Different test cycles - not compared.84Charging
4645Performance
6328Practicality
5447
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Forthing Xinghai S7
- CLTC
- Skywell ET5
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Forthing Xinghai S7
- 28.2 / 30 mincontested: sources disagree
- Skywell ET5
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Forthing Xinghai S7
- 5.9 / 6.7 / 6.7 scontested: sources disagree
- Skywell ET5
Where next
Compare with others
Forthing Xinghai S7 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 20, 2026 · 21 sources
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