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.

Skyworth EV6
Skyworth EV6 (Skywell ET5) front
Overview
Manufacturer	Skyworth Auto
Also called	Elaris Beo (Germany) Imperium SEV (United States) Skywell ET5 (Poland and Romania)
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	Single-speed automatic
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)

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 Romania from December 2021[3] and in Poland from April 2022. Reason of this policy determines the will to avoid confuse with Kia EV6.[4]

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  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).[5]

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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. A launch date was not announced.[6][7]

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  Imperium ET5 at the Imperium Motors Experience Center in Fairfield, California

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.[8] 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 and connects to smart home solutions from JD.com, Huawei, or Alibaba.[9][2]

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