More Chinese car manufacturers land in Europe. Welcome Skywell

The brand is part of the electronics giant Skyworth. It will also sell electric vans and a sub-25,000-euro sedan

By: Francesco Barontini

Nov 30, 2024 at 4:02am ET

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No sooner said than done: the Chinese consumer electronics group Skyworth had announced that it was coming to Europe with an electric car, and now it has officially launched its first zero-emission car in some markets of the Old Continent.

It happens under the Skywell brand, which presents itself as the mobility division of the giant from the China. Until now, we have mainly known it for televisions or air conditioners. The group's idea is the same with which it has built success in other sectors: to provide a reliable product at an affordable price. Only in this case, it has four wheels.

The first car to be marketed in Europe will be the Skywell Skyworth K, a 4.72-metre SUV that will arrive in the first quarter of 2025. The car is already available in some markets through parallel import channels and goes by other names (Skyworth EV6, Elaris Beo, or Skywell BE11).

Skywell Skyworth K: promises up to 304 miles of range

The car has a 203-bhp front engine and an 89-kWh battery pack, promising a range of 304 miles according to the WLTP standard. A smaller 72-kWh battery variant with a range of 249 miles could be added.

The Skywell Skyworth K debuts in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland, with prices starting at 39,900 euros. On closer inspection, no cars among its competitors can boast the same size with a similarly low price list. The only exception, perhaps, is the Leapmotor C10.

The Skywell offensive includes the arrival of other models. Among the most eagerly awaited is the Skyworth Q, which is expected to have a starting price somewhere between 20,000 and 25,000 euros. Previewed at the Paris Motor Show last October, it has the shape of a hatchback saloon with a length of 4.3 metres. Like all self-respecting electric cars, it features some almost 'must-have' styling solutions such as flush door handles and a tapered nose without a grille.

The Skywell Skyworth Q is a compact that could cost less than 25,000 euro

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The car is powered by the same engine as the Skyworth K but has two different battery sizes. The first should provide 249 miles of range, the second, larger one would allow up to 304 miles on a single charge.

Later, between the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, the Nanjing giant's offensive should be completed with the arrival of the Skyworth Y, a three-box saloon with sleek lines anticipated by the Skyhome concept, and the Skyworth Hongtu van, which will mark the debut of the commercial vehicle segment.