Skyworth EV6

Overview

Skyworth EV6

manufacturer	Skyworth Auto
aka	Skywell ET5 (Poland, Romania, Israel and Iran) Skywell BE11 (UK) Elaris Beo (Germany) Imperium SEV (North America) Fregata Ariel 8 (Thailand) Nebka ET5 (Iran) Polytron G3/G3+ (Indonesia)
production	2021–present
assembly	China: Nanjing Indonesia: Purwakarta, West Java (HIM, Polytron G3)
class	Compact crossover SUV
body style	5-door SUV
layout	Front-motor, Front-wheel drive (EV) Front-engine, front motor, Front-wheel drive (PHEV)
engine	1.5L DFSK F31A I4
motor	150 kW electric motor (EV) 130 kW electric motor (PHEV)
transmission	1-speed direct drive
drivetrain	PHEV (Skyworth HT-i)
battery	PHEV 21.68 or 32.76 kWh lithium EV 55 kWh lithium (base model) 72 kWh lithium (upper-level models) 86 kWh (2023 model year) 55.33 or 57.51 kWh (420 km. Spec) 71.98 kWh (520 km. Spec)
electric range	410 km NEDC (55 kWh) 400 km WLTP; 520 km NEDC (72 kWh) 489 km WLTP; 620 km CLTC (86 kWh)
wheelbase	2800 mm
length	4698 mm
width	1908 mm
height	1696 mm
weight	1920 kg

The Skyworth EV6 (introduced as Skywell ET5) is an electric compact 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.

Variants

EV (ET5/EV6/BE11; 2021)

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.[2] Despite the name change in the domestic Chinese market, car holds the initial Skywell ET5 nameplate in Israel from October 2021,[3]

Specifications

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.[8][2]

Powertrain

EV

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 410 km (CLTC/NEDC) to 620 km, 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.[9] A 88kWh battery was announced as a further option that increases range to 600 km.[2]

HT-i

The hybrid powertrain is the DM-i hybrid system by BYD consisting of an electric motor and a 1.5-litre 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.[7]

Skyworth EV6

Variants

EV (ET5/EV6/BE11; 2021)

PHEV (HT-i; 2022)

Specifications

Interior

Powertrain

EV

HT-i

EV

HT-i

Rebadged versions

Elaris Beo

Imperium SEV

Polytron G3/G3+

Sales

References