Forthing Taikon 5 BEV Exclusive
0/5 (0)
$42,490
Drive Away Price
Kia EV3 Air
0/5 (0)
$46,990
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

Taikon 5 BEV Exclusive
Overview
EV3 Air
2026 - Present
Year
2024
64.4
Engine
58.3
—
Power
—
Electric
Fuel
Electric
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
5
Seating
5

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

Best comparable values are highlighted in green.

Taikon 5 BEV Exclusive
Specification
EV3 Air
64.4
Battery Capacity
58.3
64.4
Battery Capacity Gross
58.3
Lithium Iron Phosphate
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
427 km (WLTP)
Electric Range
436 km (WLTP)
150
Power
150
340
Torque
283
—
0–100 km/h
7.5
—
Top Speed
170
11
AC Charging Power
11
80
DC Fast Charging Power
128
—
AC Connector
Type-2
—
DC Connector
Ccs2
30–80% in 30 min (80kW DC fast charger)
DC Charging
10–80% in 29 min
Yes
V2L
Yes
3.5
V2L Output
3.6
—
One-Pedal Driving
Yes
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
50 W
Wireless Charging
—
FWD
Drive Type
FWD
235 / 55 R19
Tyre Size
215 / 60 R17
19
Wheel Size
17
5
Number of Doors
5
5
Seating Capacity
5
Ventilated Disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
—
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
—
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Rack and Pinion
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
6
Number of Airbags
7
1500
Towing Capacity
500
—
Turning Circle
10.4

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

Best comparable values are highlighted in green.

Taikon 5 BEV Exclusive
Dimension
EV3 Air
4600
Length
4300
1860
Width
1850
1680
Height
1560
2715
Wheelbase
2680
180
Ground Clearance
140
1920
Kerb Weight
—
—
Boot Space
460
—
Boot Space (Seats Folded)
1251
—
Frunk Space
25

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

Taikon 5 BEV Exclusive
Feature
EV3 Air
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert

Comfort

Taikon 5 BEV Exclusive
Feature
EV3 Air
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights

Interior Exterior

Taikon 5 BEV Exclusive
Feature
EV3 Air
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors

Technology

Taikon 5 BEV Exclusive
Feature
EV3 Air
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App

Charging & Battery Tech

Taikon 5 BEV Exclusive
Feature
EV3 Air
AC home charging
DC fast-charge capable
Scheduled charging
Charging Cable Included
Portable Charger Included
Wall Charger Compatible
Battery Preconditioning
Heat Pump

EV / Hybrid Drive Features

Taikon 5 BEV Exclusive
Feature
EV3 Air
Regenerative braking
Drive mode select
EV / hybrid drive modes
One Pedal Driving
V2L
V2G

Electric vehicle features

Taikon 5 BEV Exclusive
Feature
EV3 Air
Aero Alloy Wheels
Charging Port Light Indicator

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

Forthing Taikon 5 BEV Exclusive

Pros

  • +427 km WLTP electric range
  • +150 kW and 340 Nm motor
  • +11 kW AC charging
  • +80 kW DC fast charging
  • +1500 kg braked towing capacity

Cons

  • −Highest-priced Taikon 5 variant
  • −80 kW DC charging is modest
  • −Front-wheel drive only
  • −No current ANCAP rating
  • −New brand in Australia

Kia EV3 Air

Pros

  • +Lowest EV3 entry price
  • +150kW electric motor
  • +V2L interior and exterior power
  • +Five-star ANCAP safety
  • +Practical 460L boot

Cons

  • −Air grade also has a separate Long Range version
  • −Front-wheel drive only
  • −No AWD option
  • −DC charging below 150kW
  • −Real-world range varies

Which one should you buy?

Best for Value: Kia EV3 Air

Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.

Best for Practicality / Space: Forthing Taikon 5 BEV Exclusive

Leads this comparison on best for practicality / space with a score of 63.

Our Recommendation

Choose Forthing Taikon 5 BEV Exclusive if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Choose Kia EV3 Air if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Bottom Line: Kia EV3 Air leads on value and Forthing Taikon 5 BEV Exclusive leads on practicality.

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