The Taikon EV has an 11kW onboard AC charger — unusual at this price. With three-phase at home, an 11kW three-phase wall charger gives a full charge in ~6 hours. On single phase — like most NZ homes — a 7kW (32A) wall charger fully charges overnight in ~9 hours. For public AC charging you’ll need a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Full details below.
Full home charge
10–100% • ~6 hrs with 3 phase charging (11kW)
DC fast charging
CCS2 • on a 120kW+ rapid charger
About the Forthing Taikon EV
The Forthing Taikon EV is a modern electric SUV launched in New Zealand by Forthing NZ. It uses a 64.4kWh LFP battery with an 11kW onboard AC charger — meaning it can take advantage of 3-phase home charging if you have it. Most EVs in NZ at this price are limited to 6.6–7.4kW AC.
It delivers up to 400km WLTP range, a 150kW peak permanent-magnet motor with 240Nm of torque, and a 7-year / 200,000km factory warranty. DC fast charging is solid for a mid-size electric SUV, with a quoted 30–80% in approximately 30 minutes on a 120kW+ rapid charger.
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| Forthing Taikon EV specification | Luxury / Exclusive |
|---|---|
| Battery (capacity) | 64.4kWh (LFP) |
| Range | 400km (WLTP) |
| Motor / drive | 150kW peak / 240Nm — PMSM |
| Max AC charging (home) | 11kW (with 3 phase charging) |
| Max DC fast charging | 120kW+ |
| Typical DC session | 30–80% in ~30 minutes (conditions apply) |
| Typical full AC charge (11kW) | ~6 hours (10–100%) |
| Charging port | Front, centre |
| Warranty | 7 years / 200,000km |
The Taikon EV’s 11kW onboard charger is unusual for a vehicle in this price bracket — most EVs in NZ are limited to 6.6kW or 7.4kW AC. Fast, reliable overnight charging, single-phase or three-phase — we’ll match the right one to your home.
Three-phase homes
The best match for the Taikon EV — full home charging speed, with a full charge in roughly 6 hours.
Single-phase homes
Ideal for most NZ homes — it delivers around 7.4kW, the most a single-phase supply can give, with a full overnight charge in roughly 9 hours.
Tethered or untethered
Tethered (fixed cable) is the easiest daily experience — plug in and go. Untethered (socket only) suits sharing a charger between vehicles, or using one Type 2 cable for home and public AC charging.
Estimates assume charging from 10% to 100% with typical wall-to-battery efficiency. The Taikon EV’s onboard charger caps AC charging at 11kW (with 3 phase charging).
| Home charging setup | Approx. power | Est. time (10% → 100%) |
|---|---|---|
| Included (8A) / standard socket | ~1.8kW | ~35 hours |
| 10A Type 2 plug-in charger | ~2.3kW | ~28 hours |
| 16A charger (caravan / commando style) | ~3.7kW | ~18 hours |
| 7kW single-phase wall charger (32A) | ~7.4kW | ~9 hours |
| 11kW wall charger (with 3 phase charging) | 11kW | ~6 hours — fastest home option |
Want exact numbers for your power price and starting charge? Use the calculator below, or see our charge time calculator and charge cost calculator.
The Taikon EV supports DC fast charging at over 120kW, with a quoted 30–80% session in approximately 30 minutes on a compatible rapid charger (conditions apply). For longer trips, multiple shorter sessions stopping at around 20–80% give you the best balance of speed and range. DC chargers have cables attached — no need to bring your own.
Many AC public chargers are “bring-your-own-cable” — and because the Taikon EV has an 11kW onboard charger, it can take full advantage of 11kW and 22kW public AC chargers (capped at the vehicle’s 11kW).
| Provider | Notes | Apple app | Android app |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChargeNet | Largest network nationwide | Download | Download |
| BP | Fast chargers at key sites | Download | Download |
| Z Energy | Fast chargers at selected stations | Download | Download |
| Tesla | Most NZ Superchargers are open to non-Tesla | Download | Download |
For more, see our full New Zealand public charging guide. PlugShare is handy for checking what’s available at your destination before you leave.
We recommend a 22kW Type 2 to Type 2 cable in 5m. Because the Taikon EV can pull up to 11kW AC, a three-phase 22kW-rated cable lets the car charge at its full 11kW on public 11kW and 22kW AC bays. A standard 7kW single-phase cable also works fine for the more common 7kW public AC bays.
The Taikon EV’s charging port is on the front centre of the vehicle, below the front badge panel — easy to drive nose-in to most public chargers and home wallbox installations.
The Taikon EV has an 11kW onboard AC charger, so the best home wall charger depends on your supply. 3-phase home: an 11kW three-phase wall charger unlocks the Taikon’s full home charging speed — a full charge in around 6 hours. Single-phase home (most NZ homes): a 7kW (32A) wall charger is the right choice — it delivers around 7.4kW, the maximum a single-phase supply can provide, with a full overnight charge in around 9 hours.
No, but it helps. The Taikon EV will charge happily on a standard single-phase 32A (7kW) wall charger — that’s how most NZ homes will set it up. If you do have three-phase available, an 11kW 3-phase wallbox gives you the Taikon’s full AC charging speed and cuts a full charge to around 6 hours.
Single-phase power in NZ tops out at around 7.4kW (32A × 230V). Even though the Taikon EV’s onboard charger is rated for 11kW, the wall can only supply 7.4kW on a single-phase circuit. To reach the full 11kW you need three-phase power and a 3-phase wallbox. The good news: 7.4kW is plenty for overnight home charging — a typical top-up takes around 9 hours from low SOC.
Yes — but expect long charge times. At 8A, the Taikon EV’s 64.4kWh battery takes around 35 hours to charge from 10% to full. The included ICCB (in-cable charger) is fine as a backup or occasional use, but a dedicated wallbox makes overnight home charging far more practical.
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable is the right choice for NZ AC destination charging. To get the most out of the Taikon EV at 11kW or 22kW public AC bays, choose a three-phase 22kW-rated cable. A 5m length suits the vast majority of public AC bays.
On a compatible DC rapid charger (120kW or higher), the Taikon EV charges from 30–80% in approximately 30 minutes at typical conditions (25°C ambient, conditions apply). That makes it well-suited to occasional road trips alongside daily home AC charging.
The Taikon EV’s charging port is located on the front centre of the vehicle, below the front badge panel. This makes it easy to drive nose-in to most public chargers and home wallbox installations.
Free advice, no obligation
Want the easiest, safest charging setup at home? We’ll help you choose the right wall charger, cable length and installation approach for your driveway or garage — including solar-ready and 3-phase options.
Free advice includes:
– Charger recommendation (single-phase 7kW or 3-phase 11kW)
– Installation quote (nationwide options)
– Solar-aware charger options (divert excess solar when available)
– Public charging cable advice
– 3-phase supply check & upgrade guidance
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