Skyworth EV6 should not be confused with Kia EV6.
| Skyworth EV6 | |
| Manufacturer: | Skyworth Auto |
| Aka: | Elaris Beo (Germany) Imperium SEV (North America) Skywell ET5 (Poland, Romania, Israel and Iran) Skywell HT-i (PHEV) Skywell BE11 Fregata Ariel 8 (Thailand) |
| Assembly: | Nanjing, China |
| Production: | 2021–present |
| Class: | Mid-size SUV |
| Body Style: | 5-door crossover SUV |
| Engine: | 1.5L DFSK F31A I4 |
| Transmission: | 1-speed direct drive |
| Drivetrain: | PHEV (Skywell HT-i) |
| Electric Range: | 4100NaN0 NEDC (55 kWh) 4000NaN0 WLTP; 5200NaN0 NEDC (72 kWh) 4890NaN0 WLTP; 6200NaN0 CLTC (86 kWh) |
| Wheelbase: | 28001NaN1 |
| Length: | 46981NaN1 |
| Width: | 19081NaN1 |
| Height: | 16961NaN1 |
| Weight: | 19200NaN0 |
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.
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.
The base Skyworth EV6 has a 55 kWh lithium battery while higher trim models have 72 kWh. In some markets, 72 kWh is the base configuration with an optional 86 kWh pack with the 2023 model year. All models have a peak power output of the front motor of 150 kW (204 hp). Range varies from 4100NaN0 (CLTC/NEDC) to 6200NaN0, depending on battery size and test cycle. Total battery charging time is stated as 9 hours for the smaller battery and 11 hours for the 72 kWh pack with a 6.6 kW charger. With an optional 3-phase charger (11 kW), these times are reduced. 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 6000NaN0.
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]
In May 2021, German company Elaris launched the Skyworth EV6 as the Elaris Beo with a starting price of €49,900 ($61,000).[8]
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]
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]
In May 2024 it was announced that the Skyworth marque would be sold in the UK by Innovation Automotive with the BE11 being the first model and a choice of 72kWh or 86kWh battery.[12]