Skyworth EV6
{{short description|Chinese electric compact crossover SUV}}
{{distinguish|Kia EV6}}
{{Infobox electric vehicle
| name = Skyworth EV6
| image = 2022 Skyworth EV6 (front).jpg
| caption = Skyworth EV6 (Skywell ET5) front
| manufacturer = Skyworth Auto
| aka = {{ubl
| 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 ({{abbr|HIM|Handal Indonesia Motor}}, Polytron G3)
| designer =
| class = Compact crossover SUV
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = {{ubl
| Front-motor, Front-wheel drive (EV)
| Front-engine, front motor, Front-wheel drive (PHEV)
}}
| platform =
| related =
| engine = 1.5L DFSK F31A I4
| motor = {{ubl
| {{convert|150|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} electric motor (EV)
| {{convert|130|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} electric motor (PHEV)
}}
| transmission = 1-speed direct drive
| drivetrain = PHEV (Skyworth HT-i)
| battery = {{ubl
| 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 = {{convert|410|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} NEDC (55 kWh)
{{convert|400|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} WLTP; {{convert|520|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} NEDC (72 kWh)
{{convert|489|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} WLTP; {{convert|620|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} CLTC (86 kWh)
| wheelbase = {{convert|2800|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4698|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1908|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1696|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1920|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
}}
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,{{cite web|url=https://autonews.gasgoo.com/china_news/70017669.html|title=Startup Skywell to roll out at least four all-new full-electric models for coming five years|website=Gasgoo|date=26 October 2020|accessdate=26 October 2021}} until the brand's renaming in April 2021, and launched in July 2021.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2021/07/27/skyworth-did-it-again-et5-was-suddenly-renamed-to-ev6-upon-launch/|title=Skyworth did it again. ET5 was suddenly renamed to EV6 upon launch|website=Car News China|first=Jiri|last=Opletal|date=27 July 2021|accessdate=26 October 2021}} Despite the name change in the domestic Chinese market, car holds the initial Skywell ET5 nameplate in Israel from October 2021,{{Cite web|url=https://auto.co.il/article/134743-local-news|title=Skywell ET5 2022 החדש בארץ – מחיר החל מ-175,000 שקלים|date=25 October 2021|access-date=15 January 2023}} in Romania from December 2021{{cite web |url=https://www.visualev.ro/ |title=Home |website=visualev.ro}} and in Poland from April 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://www.auto-swiat.pl/ev/wiadomosci/skywell-et5-w-polsce-debiutuje-chinski-suv-za-200-tys-zl/nhb8nwd|title = Skywell ET5 - w Polsce debiutuje chiński SUV za 200 tys. Zł|date = 7 April 2022}} The reason of this policy determines the will in order to avoid confuse of nameplate with the Kia EV6.
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.{{cite web |title=Skywell BE11 electric SUV unveiled ahead of UK launch |url=https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/skywell-be11?utm_campaign=29_05_2024_FN_daily_newsletter&utm_content=FN%20-%20Newsletter%20-%20Daily&utm_term=Skywell%20BE11%20electric%20SUV%20unveiled%20ahead%20of%20UK%20launch&utm_medium=email&utm_source=adestra&gutid=333106 |website=Fleet News |access-date=29 May 2024 |date=29 May 2024}}
File:Skywell ET5 IMG001.jpg|Original Skywell ET5 front
File:Skywell ET5 IMG002.jpg|Original Skywell ET5 rear
File:2022 Skyworth EV6 (rear).jpg|Name change and post-facelift Skyworth EV6
= PHEV (HT-i; 2022) =
Launched in September 2022, the Skyworth HT-i is the plug-in hybrid variant of the EV6.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2022/09/05/skyworth-ht-i-suv-with-byd-dm-i-system-launched-in-china-price-starts-at-21100-usd/|title=Skyworth HT-i SUV With BYD DM-i System Launched In China, Price Starts At 21,100 USD|website=carnewschina.com|date=5 September 2022 |accessdate=26 June 2023}}
File:Skyworth HT-i 001.jpg|Skyworth HT-i
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.{{cite web |date=27 July 2021 |title=Skyworth Auto EV6 officially launched in China |url=https://www.chinapev.com/ev-2/skywell/skyworth-auto-ev6-officially-launched-in-china/ |accessdate=26 October 2021 |website=ChinaPEV}}
=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 {{convert|410|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} (CLTC/NEDC) to {{convert|620|km|mi|0|abbr=on}}, 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.chinamobil.ru/eng/com/skyworth/ev6/?view=props|title=Skyworth EV6: Specifications, prices|website=ChinaMobil.ru|accessdate=26 October 2021}} A 88kWh battery was announced as a further option that increases range to {{convert|600|km|mi|0|abbr=on}}.
== 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.
Rebranded versions
=Elaris Beo=
In May 2021, German company Elaris launched the Skyworth EV6 as the Elaris Beo.{{cite web|url=https://cleantechnica.com/2021/06/01/german-ev-brand-elaris-unveils-new-suv-model/|title=German EV Brand Elaris Unveils New SUV Model|website=Clean Technica|first=Jonny|last=Tiernan|date=1 June 2021|accessdate=26 October 2021}}
File:Elaris Beo 1X7A1540.jpg|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. However, a launch date was not announced.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2021/06/29/not-nio-not-xpeng-the-first-chinese-ev-startup-selling-cars-in-the-u-s-is-skyworth/|title=Not Nio, not Xpeng. The first Chinese EV startup selling cars in the U.S. is Skyworth|first=Jiri|last=Opletal|date=29 June 2021|accessdate=26 October 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://driving.ca/reviews/first-drive/first-drive-2021-imperium-et5|title=First Drive: 2021 Imperium ET5|website=Driving|first=Andrew|last=McCredie|date=3 August 2021|accessdate=26 October 2021}}
File:2021 Imperium ET5 front.jpg|Imperium ET5 at the Imperium Motors Experience Center in Fairfield, California
=Polytron G3/G3+=
On 6 May 2025, the Indonesian-based company Polytron launched the Skyworth EV6 into the market as the Polytron G3. It is available with two variants: G3 and G3+ and two different schemes of ownership: Battery as a Service (BaaS) or Buy to Own (BtO). It is powered by a 52kWh battery with an estimated range of 402 km.{{cite web|url=https://otodriver.com/mobil-listrik/2025/polytron-g3-meluncur-di-indonesia-dengan-harga-mulai-rp-200-jutaan-simak-spesifikasinya-polebiganya|title=Polytron G3 Meluncur Di Indonesia Dengan Harga Mulai Rp 200 Jutaan, Simak Spesifikasinya|website=OtoDriver|first=Suryo|last=Sudjatmiko|language=id|date=6 May 2025|accessdate=6 May 2025}}