Crossover Skywell ET5 enters the Russian market: what is known about it
The Skywell ET5 electric crossover enters the market at the end of November, and this is … not the most important news from the presentation of the model in the company’s new showroom.
On the last day of October, Skywell presented ET5 spare parts to journalists. About the car we already detailso let’s start with the company’s plans to populate the Russian market.
Presentation of the opening of the head of Skywell in Russia Alexander Ivanov. He noted that the automotive market in Russia is being reformatted, and a new brand of electric vehicles can become a German gaming player. The company introduces a novelty to the market according to the standard sales scheme – through an extensive network of DCs. More than 70 applications were received from dealers. It is planned to open 20 points of sale this year and 10 next. At the moment, it is known that the Major network has become one of the players. Accordingly, dealers provide warranty and maintenance services for electric vehicles.
The next speaker was Vladimir Sokolov, head of the technical development and brand development department, who told the details about the car. Of the main ones, Skywell ET5 has passed the entire cycle of Russian tests and the fastest month of receiving OTTS. The car did not become a special refinement in our market, with the exception of the translation of the system into Russian. The company explains this by the fact that electric vehicles are sold in Europe and America and do not require special modifications for our market. Even the charging ports have the most common standard CCS Combo 2 fast charging connector in Europe and Russia.
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The company also shared plans for the next year. It is planned to sell 3,000 electric vehicles. But it’s not just the ET5 models. In the first half of next year, a new – even for China – rechargeable hybrid HT-i is expected on the Russian market. The geography of dealer centers covers the whole of Russia. The first points of sale will open in two capitals, the Krasnodar Territory and the Far East.
It remains to check how the Skywell ET5 behaves in operating conditions. The company promises that this can be done in the near future.
Skywell ET5 Key Facts
Skywell ET5 is a mid-size five-seater SUV with dimensions of 4698 x 1908 x 1696 mm with a wheelbase of 2800 mm. Equipped with cars with a capacity of 204 liters. With. The declared power reserve is more than 500 km. The model will be presented in two sets – Comfort and Lux. The price is 4,480,000 and 4,980,000 rubles, depending on the version.
Text, photo: Alexey SHVAIKOV (YouTube)