Skyworth EV6

The Skyworth EV6 (formerly sold as the 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 and Canada)
Skywell ET5 (former name)
Production2021–present
AssemblyNanjing, China
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size SUV (J)
Body style5-door crossover SUV
Powertrain
Electric motor150 kWh 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 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]

  • 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).[3]

  • 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.[4][5]

Specifications

Battery and motor

The base Skyworth EV6 is powered by a 55 kWh lithium battery while the three higher trim models are powered by a 72 kWh. The battery is powered by a 150 kW (201 hp) electric motor, giving the base variant a total output of 205 kW (275 hp) and the upper variants 222 kW (298 hp). The base EV6 has a CLTC/NEDC range of 410 km (255 mi) and charging time of 9 hours while the upper trims have a CLTC/NEDC range of 520 km (323 mi) and charging time of 11 hours. All variants have a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 7.9 seconds.[6] An 88kWh battery is also available as an upgrade that provides a 600km range.[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.[7][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. Tiernan, Jonny (1 June 2021). "German EV Brand Elaris Unveils New SUV Model". Clean Technica. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  4. 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.
  5. McCredie, Andrew (3 August 2021). "First Drive: 2021 Imperium ET5". Driving. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  6. "Skyworth EV6: Specifications, prices". ChinaMobil.ru. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  7. "Skyworth Auto EV6 officially launched in China". ChinaPEV. 27 July 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
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