The Forthing Friday is a five-seat new-energy SUV offered in Pakistan through Capital Smart Motors. It is designed for buyers who like the quiet response and lower day-to-day energy use of an electric vehicle but want a choice between a conventional battery-electric powertrain and a range-extended configuration. The local catalogue contains BEV Luxury, BEV Exclusive and REEV Exclusive variants, allowing buyers to prioritise price, equipment or long-distance flexibility without changing to a completely different vehicle.

Both fully electric versions use a 64.4 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, a front-mounted permanent-magnet motor and front-wheel drive. The motor produces up to 150 kW and 340 Nm, while the Pakistan brochure lists a 500 km CLTC electric range. The REEV Exclusive follows a different formula: its rear electric motor drives the wheels, while a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine operates as a generator rather than directly powering the vehicle. It combines a 31.94 kWh LFP battery, approximately 220 km of electric range and a published combined CLTC range of about 1,150 km. These laboratory figures are useful for comparison, but actual results will depend on speed, climate control, traffic, terrain, load and charging habits.

Charging hardware is suitable for common Pakistani home and public-charging arrangements. The brochure lists a Type 2 European-standard AC interface and CCS2 DC fast charging, with a portable 3.3 kW AC charger supplied. The BEV models are quoted at around seven hours for a full AC charge and about 30 minutes for a 30-to-80-percent DC session under suitable conditions. The REEV has a smaller battery, so its quoted AC time is no more than 5.5 hours and its DC time is up to 30 minutes. Charging performance can change with charger output, battery temperature and state of charge.

The Friday measures 4,600 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and 1,680 mm high, with a 2,715 mm wheelbase. All variants use MacPherson-strut front suspension and a multi-link independent rear setup, an arrangement that should provide a more car-like ride than basic torsion-beam crossovers. Electric power steering, ventilated front discs, solid rear discs and 235/55 R19 tyres are standard across the published range. Its body is practical for family use, although the large wheels and replacement tyres may be costly on rough local roads.

Equipment varies significantly by trim. Every version includes dual digital screens, automatic climate control, rear air vents, wireless phone charging, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, smart-key access and three driving modes. The Exclusive variants add a panoramic sunroof, powered front seats, driver-seat ventilation and memory, an electric tailgate, front and rear parking sensors and a 360-degree camera. They also receive a broad driver-assistance package with adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, lane assistance, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and traffic-sign recognition. The BEV Luxury is simpler and omits much of this equipment.

For ownership in Pakistan, the REEV may be the easier choice for drivers who regularly travel beyond dependable charging coverage, while the BEV models can be more economical for households with reliable home charging and predictable daily routes. The published warranty is five years or 150,000 km for the vehicle and eight years or 160,000 km for the traction battery, with a separate three-year or 100,000 km generator warranty for the REEV. Buyers should confirm the latest warranty terms, charging accessories, trim equipment and delivery specification with the authorised seller before booking.