Dongfeng Forthing C1 EV Details (1)

Exterior & Interior

The Dongfeng Forthing C1 EV is compact and adorable, measuring 3285mm in length, 1708mm in width, 1550mm in height, with a 1980mm wheelbase. It features a two-tone floating roof and four-leaf clover alloy wheels. Available in seven vibrant colors with a premium Kansai Paint coating, the Dongfeng Forthing C1 EV offers excellent texture and corrosion resistance. Inside, it boasts a layered floating dashboard, a column-mounted shifter inspired by luxury cars, and hidden full-width air vents, creating a light and refined aesthetic.

Safety

The Dongfeng Forthing C1 EV is built with a high-strength body structure, featuring 63% high-strength steel and 1300MPa hot-formed steel in key areas. Safety equipment includes front and rear cameras with intelligent coordination, parking assistance, and heated mirrors with defogging. The Dongfeng Forthing C1 EV also comes with dual front airbags, a dual WHIPS protection system, and dual child seat anchors for complete peace of mind.

Performance & Handling

The Dongfeng Forthing C1 EV offers a CLTC combined range of 220km, with fast charging from 30% to 80% in just 30 minutes and slow charging in 5 hours. It accelerates from 0-50km/h in 5.5 seconds, with a top speed over 100km/h. The stable chassis features 165mm wide tires and a 1499mm wide track, achieving a moose test speed of over 68km/h. Equipped with EPS steering, EHB regenerative braking, and a beginner-friendly package including creep function, hill start assist, auto hold, and one-touch P-grip electronic parking brake, the Dongfeng Forthing C1 EV delivers easy and confident city driving.

2026 DongFeng Forthing C1 MINI EV
Type		LV2 Chaoxuan Trim	LV3 Chaoku Trim	LV4 Chaoyue Trim
Base parameters	Overall dimensions (length×width ×height) mm	3285×1708×1550	3285×1708×1550	3285×1708×1550
	Number of seats	4	4	4
	Seat layout	2+2	2+2	2+2
	Wheelbase (mm)	1980	1980	1980
	GVW (kg)	1190	1190	1190
	Curb weight（kg）	890	890	890
	Maximum speed (km/h)	101	101	101
	Peak power (kW)	35	35	35
	Peak torque（N·m）	83	83	83
	Peak rotational Speed（r/min）	12000	12000	12000
Battery parameters	Battery type	Lithium Iron Phosphate（LFP）	Lithium Iron Phosphate（LFP）	Lithium Iron Phosphate（LFP）
	Driving range(km) CLTC	220	220	220
	Rated energy (kwh)	17.65	17.65	17.65
	Battery heating	●	●	●
	Fast charging function	●	●	●
	Fast charging time (h) (SOC30%-80%)	0.5	0.5	0.5
	3.3kw slow charging function	●	●	●
	慢充时间（小时）（SOC20%-100%） Slow charging time (h) (SOC20%-100%)	＜5	＜5	＜5
Chassis and braking system	Drive form	Front-Wheel Drive	Front-Wheel Drive	Front-Wheel Drive
	Suspension system	Front MacPherson independent suspension/Rear torsion beam non-independent suspension	Front MacPherson independent suspension/Rear torsion beam non-independent suspension	Front MacPherson independent suspension/Rear torsion beam non-independent suspension
	Front brakes	Disc type	Disc type	Disc type
	Rear brakes	Drum type	Drum type	Drum type
	Wheel hub material	Steel wheel hub	Steel wheel hub	Steel wheel hub
	Tire size	165/70 R14	165/70 R14	165/70 R14
	Wheel hub trim	●	●	●
Cockpit	Shifting mechanism	Column shifter	Column shifter	Column shifter
	Parking brake	Mechanical	EPB	EPB
	Combination instrument	●	●	●
	Seat material	Fabric	Fabric	Leather and fabric combination
	Driver's seat adjustment	Front-rear&backrest	Front-rear&backrest	Front-rear&backrest
	Passenger seat adjustment	Front-rear&backrest	Front-rear&backrest	Front-rear&backrest
	Folding form of the rear seats	Proportionally fold down	Proportionally fold down	Proportionally fold down
	Multi-function steering wheel	●	●	●
	Driver side sun visor	●With vanity mirror	●With vanity mirror	●With vanity mirror
	Passenger side sun visor	●	●	●
	Passenger side assist handle	—	●	●
	Interior rearview mirror	●	●	●
	Driver area light	●	●	●
	Takeout hook	●	●	●
Comfort and convenience	Electric power steering	●（with directional correction function）	●（with directional correction function）	●（with directional correction function）
	Power windows	●	●	●
	Central locking	●	●	●
	Keyless entry/locking	—	●	●
	Smart start	●	●	●
	Key type	●（Remote key）	●（keyless entry key）	●（keyless entry key）
	Electric heating and cooling air conditioning	●	●	●
	Autohold	—	●	●
	Reversing camera	●	●	●Front/Rear camera
	Front camera	—	—	●
	External rearview mirror heating	—	—	●
	Rear windshield heating	—	—	●
	Driving mode	Standard/Economy	Standard/Economy	Standard/Economy
	Energy recovery	●	●	●
安全保障 Safety assurance	Auto-locking when driving	●	●	●
	Automatic unlocking upon collision	●	●	●
	ABS	●	●	●
	EBD	●	●	●
	EBA	●	●	●
	ASR	●	●	●
	Hill-start assist	●	●	●
	Low-speed warning sound	●	●	●
	Parking sensor	●	●	●
	TPMS	●	●	●
	Driver airbag	●	●	●
	Passenger airbag	●	●	●
	Driver's seatbelt unbuckled reminder	●	●	●
	ISOFIX child seat interface	●	●	●
	Engine compartment underguard	—	—	●
	Front bumper	●	●	●
	Rear bumper	●	●	●
	Wireless smartphone connectivity	—	●	●
	USB port	●	●	●
	Bluetooth/Car phone	●	●	●
	Voice recognition control system	—	●	●
	Central control display screen	7 inches	10.25 inches (HUAWEI HiCar Ecosystem)	10.25 inches (HUAWEI HiCar Ecosystem)
	Speaker	●	●	●
	12V vehicle power socket	●	●	●
	ETC power interface	●	●	●
随车附件 Vehicle accessories	Warning triangle	●	●	●
	Reflective vest	●	●	●
车身颜色 Colors	White	●	●	●
	Pink	○	○	○
	Purple	○	○	○
	Cyan	—	○	○
	Yellow	—	—	○
	Silver	○	○	○
	Black	○	○	○
	Floating roof	—	—	●
内饰颜色 Interior color	Jasmine white	●	●	●
	Grapefruit pink	—	○	○
	Mint green	○	○	○