There was a sensation in Russia. The Chinese brand Skywell, considered a prodigy in the production of electric cars, has entered the automotive market. The phenomenon is that Skywell New Energy Automobile Group started producing electric vehicles only 6 years ago. Today, he is considered one of the leaders in China. In fairness, it should be noted that the brand has achieved such success thanks to active cooperation with engineers and designers from the UK and Germany.
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Features
Sales of the SKYWELL ET5 electric car in our country began in 2022. The elapsed time allowed to appreciate the merits of the crossover.
The abbreviation ET is made up of the initial letters of the words “Electric” (electricity) and “Technology” (technology). These two words describe crossbreeding well. First of all, the power plant power of 204 hp, a decent ground clearance of 15.9 cm and acceleration to 100 km / h in 7.9 s are impressive.
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The battery capacity is 72 kWh (the manufacturer provides a warranty for these battery indicators for 8 years or 200,000 kilometers). The Worldwide Harmonized Light cycle has a range of 400 km per charge.
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The package includes:
Adaptive cruise control with the possibility of stopping the electric car. Assistance system for keeping the car in the traffic lane. “Parking Assistant” function. 6 airbags. “Speed ​​limit” system for traffic sign recognition. Keyless entry. . Automatic electric windows with anti-pinch option on all doors. LED daytime running lights. Rain and light sensors. Central locking.
An automatic headlight switching system (up and down) is also available. The high beam laser headlights are capable of illuminating a space of 600m.
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There are Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS), Stability Control (ESC/DSC), Emergency Brake Assist (BA/EBA), Brake Force Distribution (EBD/CBC) ) and traction control (ARS/TCS).
An interesting technical feature of an electric car is that it can be used as a charger for gadgets and other electrical devices. For example, SKYWELL ET5 can become a power source for an electric grill when having a picnic in nature.
Exterior and interior
The SKYWELL ET5 has the classic look of a modern crossover. There is a panoramic roof with a glazed area of ​​0.83 m2, tinted rear windows, two-tone 19-inch alloy wheels, as well as electrically adjustable heated door mirrors with an automatic folding function.
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Features of the Chinese brand’s electric car include a 3D hood design with imitation grille, original silver lining on the front bumper, LEDs on the tailgate and logo lighting. These elements add dynamism and brightness to the appearance of the car, making it stand out against the general flow on the road.
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The interior of the electric car pleases with technical advancement. The interior has a digital dashboard with a diagonal of 12.3 inches. The multimedia system has a 12.8-inch screen and 8 speakers. Inside the car there are sockets for 12 V and 220 V, connectors for fast and slow charging, there are also 3 USB connectors and a wireless charging system for mobile gadgets. There are ISOFIX mounts and such a handy option as an auto-dimming interior mirror.
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An unusual image of the living room is created by materials of different textures. Suede, eco-leather, wood and rubber imitations, chrome elements, etc. were used in the design.
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The multifunction steering wheel can be adjusted in 4 directions. The front and rear armrests have a cooling function. On the first row of seats there is heating and ventilation, as well as the option of electrically adjustable seats and seat belt heights. In the second row of seats, you can change the level of the backrest. There are also air ducts.
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The interior design can be changed. To do this, there is a function for changing interior LED lighting, in which 128 colors and shades are available. It is easy to breathe inside the electric car, because the filter element of the air conditioner cleans the atmosphere of the cabin at the micron level.
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The Skywell feature is a retractable ottoman in the driver’s seat area. This device increases the comfort of the motorist during moments of rest. The driver’s seat itself can be extended almost to a reclining position. In addition, it is possible to start a batch standby mode in the multimedia system (the speakers can play recordings of the sounds of the forest, the river, the fire).
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Moreover, the electric car offers other packages. For example, “Party” or “Camping”. In the first case, simultaneously with the music, external lighting equipment that reacts to the rhythms is turned on. In the second case, when the tailgate is opened, the interior ventilation is reinforced.
Respect the environment
The crossover is powered by a battery from the reputable brand Farasis Energy. The battery has an extended life (up to 8 years), is recyclable and guarantees zero CO2 emissions.
SKYWELL ET5 can be charged from an ordinary socket. During the journey, energy is saved thanks to the recuperation function (while the car is driving, the battery receives an additional charge).
Smooth running and zero emissions, plus the maximum convenience and comfort of the Luxury Pack, make Skywell brand electric car owners feel like they’ve been chosen. This gives reason to claim that the Chinese company has managed to create a promising product that matches the premium price.
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