Forthing Xinghai S7

Forthing Xinghai S7
Overview
ManufacturerForthing
Also calledCirelli 7zero7 (Italy)
ProductionFebruary 2025 – present
AssemblyChina: Liuzhou
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size car (E)
Body style5-door liftback
LayoutRear-motor, rear-wheel-drive[1]
PlatformSuper Cube EMA
RelatedDongfeng eπ 007
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous
Hybrid drivetrainSeries hybrid range extender
Battery
Range1,250 km (777 mi) (EREV)
Electric range
  • 555–650 km (345–404 mi) (EV)
  • 235 km (146 mi) (EREV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,915 mm (114.8 in)
Length4,935 mm (194.3 in)
Width1,915 mm (75.4 in)
Height1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Curb weight1,730–2,105 kg (3,814–4,641 lb)

The Forthing Xinghai S7 (Chinese: 风行 星海S7; pinyin: Fengxing Xinghai S7) is a battery electric and range extender full-size liftback sedan produced by Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor under the Forthing brand. The Xinghai S7 is the second model in the Xinghai line.[2][3]

Overview

Unveiled on 26 of September, 2024, the Xinghai S7 pure electric sedan was claimed to have the lowest wind resistance of any mass-produced car with a drag coefficient of Cd 0.191. The infotainment system of the Xinghai S7 provides 4G and a Wi-Fi hotspot and runs on the Xinghai OS system, which supports voice commands and gestures.[4]

2026 update

Unveiled on October 31, 2025, the Xinghai S7 was upgraded for the 2026 model year with a variant using an 800V electrical architecture for the 650 Ultra-Fast Charging variant. The system is capable of achieving a CLTC pure electric range of 650 kilometres (404 mi) and can replenish 320 kilometres (199 mi) of range under 14 minutes.[5]

Specifications

EV

The powertrain of the Xinghai S7 pure electric sedan is a 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp), 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) electric motor powering the rear wheels. The battery of the pure electric version is a 56.8 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery supporting a range of 555 kilometres (345 mi) under the CLTC cycle.[6]

EREV

Launched in March 2025, the Xinghai S7 extended-range model is equipped with a 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) 1.5-liter inline-four engine as a range extender, providing a pure electric range of 235 kilometres (146 mi) and a combined range of 1,250 kilometres (777 mi).[7][8]

Sales

Year China
EV EREV Total
2024 4,385[9] 27[10] 4,412[11]
2025 11,432[12] 812[13] 12,244[14]

References

  1. ^ "参数配置". 汽车之家. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
  2. ^ "Dongfeng Forthing teases Xinghai S7 all-electric sedan". Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  3. ^ "Dongfeng Forthing's Xinghai S7 unveiled with 550 km range". Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  4. ^ "Dongfeng launches Forthing Xinghai S7 – claimed to be world's most aerodynamic production EV". Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  5. ^ "Dongfeng Forthing launches 2026 Xinghai S7 with 800V fast charging". Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  6. ^ "Dongfeng presents the world's most aerodynamic electric car". Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  7. ^ "Dongfeng launches 650 km all-electric range Forthing Xinghai S7 650 Supreme Edition". Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  8. ^ "Dongfeng Forthing unveils range-extended version of Xinghai S7 sedan". Retrieved 20 April 2025.
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