Global EV Comparison: Skywell ET5 86 kWh vs VinFast VF 7 Eco
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General Info
The Skywell ET5 86 kWh (2022-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €56900. Although the VinFast VF 7 Eco (2024-…) has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Skywell ET5 86 kWh | VinFast VF 7 Eco |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Announced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Vietnam |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €56900 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €26900 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6 | 5.5 |
Range and Efficiency
The Skywell ET5 86 kWh (2022-...) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the VinFast VF 7 Eco (2024-…).
| Property | Skywell ET5 86 kWh | VinFast VF 7 Eco |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 489 km | 450 km |
| Range (GCC) | 416 km | 383 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 86 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 81 kWh | 75.3 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 19.5 kWh/100 km | 19.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.14 km/kWh | 5.09 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.6 | 6.1 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 100 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Skywell ET5 86 kWh | VinFast VF 7 Eco |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.2 | 6 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Skywell ET5 86 kWh (2022-...) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Skywell ET5 86 kWh | VinFast VF 7 Eco |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 320 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 s | 10 s |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3 | 2.9 |
Dimensions
The Skywell ET5 86 kWh (2022-...) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the VinFast VF 7 Eco (2024-…).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Skywell ET5 86 kWh | VinFast VF 7 Eco |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4698 mm | 4545 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2167 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1908 mm | 1890 mm |
| Height | 1696 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2800 mm | 2840 mm |
Cargo and Towing
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Skywell ET5 86 kWh | VinFast VF 7 Eco |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1955 kg | 2085 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 467 l | - Cargo Volume (Trunk) |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1141 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.7 | 6.2 |
