Skyworth EV6
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. Overview. The Skyworth EV6 was revealed in China in October 2020 as the Skywell ET5, until the brand's renaming in April 2021, and launched in July 2021 with a starting price of CN¥152,000 (US$22,856).. Despite the name change in the domestic Chinese market, car holds the initial Skywell ET5 nameplate in Romania from December 2021 and in Poland from  April 2022. Reason of this policy determines the will to avoid confuse with Kia EV6. 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). 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. 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 (CLTC/NEDC) to . 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. A 88kWh battery was announced as a further option that increases range to . 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.