Video Summary
The Skywell ET5 is reviewed here, with the findings listed below:- This electric car is a relatively large SUV with a good set of options for a lower cost.
- The car has two configuration options and this review focuses on the more expensive model.
- It is equipped with a CCS2 combo port and carries a guarantee.
- The higher-end model has an 86 kWh battery, while the base model has a 72 kWh battery.
- The test drive showed that the tested car could travel 378 km on a full charge, driving at 130 km/h.
- The reviewer feels that a likely range of 400+ km could be achieved, if the car was consistently driven at the speeds set for the testing of various cars.
- The front headlights are LED, and in the top version even matrix.
- For this car model, the automatic high beam could not be activated in city conditions.
- The car is partially corrosion-treated, with the importer advising additional corrosion treatment.
- The tires are Cooper with 19” rims, sized 235/50/R19.
- The car weight is 1880 kg, slightly lighter than some other electric cars.
- The total length of the SUV is 4698 mm, the width 1908 mm, and height 1696 mm
- According to the reviewer’s friends, the design is similar to a Tiguan.
- Of note in the front is the LED lighting array with what appeared to be a light-cutting or matrix option. But this matrix system did not engage.
- At the back the large LED light bar on the back seemed a bit cartoonish to the reviewer, and maybe the overall design could have been less cartoonish.
- There are 12 parking sensors in the exterior plus a camera system. The reviewer will test the automatic parking system later.
- For suspension, the car utilizes a multi-lever design in the back, and a McPherson strut set up in the front.
- The car has electric trunk opening.
- Regarding the trunk, the mechanism for opening the trunk lid is strangely placed, and the opening/closing speed is rather slow.
- The trunk volume is about 467L
- V2L has an outlet in the back.
- There is no heater pump. Expect 15-20% reduction in winter.
The interior design is said to have some good and not so good parts:
- The seating has Alcantara elements (suede feel) along with other leatherette materials.
- It has a massage function.
- The driver reported liking the presence of the arm rest.
- What he didn’t like as much was how thin the steering wheel felt. The user prefers larger wheels.
- Android auto wasn’t present for the infotainment, but Android phone mirroring was available via easy connect. Apple carplay and Android Auto are to become available.
- The software is a little sluggish, though easy to use.
- A good feature: seats can slide.
