Skyworth EV6
| Skyworth EV6 | |
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.jpg) Skyworth EV6 (Skywell ET5) front | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Skyworth Auto |
| Also called | Elaris Beo (Germany) Imperium SEV (North America) Skywell ET5 (Poland, Romania and Israel) Skywell HT-i (PHEV) |
| Production | 2021–present |
| Assembly | Nanjing, China |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Body style | 5-door crossover SUV |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 150 kW electric motor |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Battery | 55 kWh lithium (base model) 72 kWh lithium (upper-level models) |
| Electric range | 410 km (255 mi) (base model; CLTC/NEDC) 520 km (323 mi) (upper-level models; CLTC/NEDC) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) |
| Length | 4,698 mm (185.0 in) |
| Width | 1,908 mm (75.1 in) |
| Height | 1,696 mm (66.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,920 kg (4,233 lb) |
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. The PHEV variant is called the Skyworth HT-i.
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 Israel from October 2021,[3] in Romania from December 2021[4] and in Poland from April 2022.[5] The reason of this policy determines the will in order to avoid confuse of nameplate with the Kia EV6.
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Original Skywell ET5 front -
Original Skywell ET5 rear -
Name change and post-facelift Skyworth EV6
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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.[6] 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.[7][2]
Oversea markets and variants
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).[8]
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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. However, a launch date was not announced.[9][10]
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Imperium ET5 at the Imperium Motors Experience Center in Fairfield, California
Skyworth HT-i
Launched in September 2022, the Skyworth HT-i is the plug-in hybrid variant of the EV6. The hybrid powertrain is the DM-i hybrid system by BYD consisting of an electric motor and a 1.5 liter naturally aspirated engine producing a maximum power of 81 kW and a peak torque of 135Nm. The engine has a thermal efficiency of 43.04%. The HT-i is available with two battery pack options. The 21.68kWh capacity battery pack can support up to 115 km of pure electric cruising range, while a larger 32.76kWh capacity battery pack supports 205 km of pure electric cruising range. The Skyworth HT-i's 30-80% battery fast charging time is 25 to 30 minutes, and the slow charging time is 1.6 to 3 hours. The maximum combined overall range is 1267 km and the fuel consumption is 5.85 to 6.1L/100 km.[11]
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Skyworth HT-i
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c Opletal, Jiri (27 July 2021). "Skyworth did it again. ET5 was suddenly renamed to EV6 upon launch". Car News China. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "Skywell ET5 2022 החדש בארץ – מחיר החל מ-175,000 שקלים". 25 October 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "Home". visualev.ro.
- ^ "Skywell ET5 - w Polsce debiutuje chiński SUV za 200 tys. Zł". 7 April 2022.
- ^ "Skyworth EV6: Specifications, prices". ChinaMobil.ru. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "Skyworth Auto EV6 officially launched in China". ChinaPEV. 27 July 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ Tiernan, Jonny (1 June 2021). "German EV Brand Elaris Unveils New SUV Model". Clean Technica. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ McCredie, Andrew (3 August 2021). "First Drive: 2021 Imperium ET5". Driving. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "Skyworth HT-i SUV With BYD DM-i System Launched In China, Price Starts At 21,100 USD". carnewschina.com. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2023.