Skyworth EV6

The Skyworth EV6 (introduced as Skywell ET5) is an electric mid-size crossover SUV produced since 2021 by Chinese automotive company Skyworth Auto, a joint venture by bus manufacturer Skywell Group and consumer electronics manufacturer Skyworth Group.

Skyworth EV6
Skyworth EV6 (Skywell ET5) front
Overview
ManufacturerSkyworth Auto
Also calledElaris Beo (Germany)
Imperium SEV (United States)
Skywell ET5 (Poland and Romania)
Production2021–present
AssemblyNanjing, China
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size SUV
Body style5-door crossover SUV
Powertrain
Electric motor150 kW electric motor
TransmissionSingle-speed automatic
Hybrid drivetrainFront-wheel drive
Battery55 kWh lithium (base model)
72 kWh lithium (upper-level models)
Electric range410 km (255 mi) (base model; CLTC/NEDC)
520 km (323 mi) (upper-level models; CLTC/NEDC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Length4,698 mm (185.0 in)
Width1,908 mm (75.1 in)
Height1,696 mm (66.8 in)
Curb weight1,920 kg (4,233 lb)

Overview

The Skyworth EV6 was revealed in China in October 2020 as the Skywell ET5,[1] until the brand's renaming in April 2021, and launched in July 2021 with a starting price of CN¥152,000 (US$22,856).[2]. Despite the name change in the domestic Chinese market, car holds the initial Skywell ET5 nameplate in Romania from December 2021[3] and in Poland from April 2022. Reason of this policy determines the will to avoid confuse with Kia EV6.[4]

  • Skyworth EV6 (Skywell ET5) rear

Elaris Beo

In May 2021, German company Elaris launched the Skyworth EV6 as the Elaris Beo with a starting price of €49,900 ($61,000).[5]

  • Elaris Beo

Imperium SEV

Later on in June 2021, it was announced that the Skyworth EV6 will be sold in the United States and Canada by California-based company Imperium Motors as the Imperium SEV, with a starting price of US$34,990. A launch date was not announced.[6][7]

Specifications

Battery and motor

The base Skyworth EV6 has a 55 kWh lithium battery while higher trim models have 72 kWh. The base model has a total power output of 205 kW (275 hp) and the upper variants 222 kW (298 hp). Range varies from 410 km (255 mi) (CLTC/NEDC) to 520 km (323 mi). Total battery charging time is stated as 9 hours for the smaller battery and 11 hours for the larger option. All variants have a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 7.9 seconds.[8] A 88kWh battery was announced as a further option that increases range to 600 km (373 mi).[2]

Interior

The interior of the EV6 features a 12.8 inch touchscreen and is equipped with the Skylink intelligent network connection system by Skyworth Group's Skyworth Technology subsidiary. The infotainment system is developed by Skyworth inhouse and connects to smart home solutions from JD.com, Huawei, or Alibaba.[9][2]

References
  1. "Startup Skywell to roll out at least four all-new full-electric models for coming five years". Gasgoo. 26 October 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  2. Opletal, Jiri (27 July 2021). "Skyworth did it again. ET5 was suddenly renamed to EV6 upon launch". Car News China. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  3. https://www.visualev.ro
  4. "Skywell ET5 - w Polsce debiutuje chiński SUV za 200 tys. Zł". 7 April 2022.
  5. Tiernan, Jonny (1 June 2021). "German EV Brand Elaris Unveils New SUV Model". Clean Technica. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  6. Opletal, Jiri (29 June 2021). "Not Nio, not Xpeng. The first Chinese EV startup selling cars in the U.S. is Skyworth". Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  7. McCredie, Andrew (3 August 2021). "First Drive: 2021 Imperium ET5". Driving. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  8. "Skyworth EV6: Specifications, prices". ChinaMobil.ru. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  9. "Skyworth Auto EV6 officially launched in China". ChinaPEV. 27 July 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
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