The electric vehicle Skywell ET5 has been launched in Nepal via G Motors, the authorized distributor of Skywell EVs for the country. It’s the first premium segment SUV from the company in the country and seeks to pull in the crowd from other popular brands such as BYD.
Coming with a 150 kW electric motor and boasting a strong range of up to 620 KM, this exciting EV is certain to ruffle feathers in the country’s auto market. In Nepal’s auto market, the EV can give stiff competition to MG ZS and BYD Atto 3.
Let’s have a closer look at the specifications, as well as the Skywell ET5 price in Nepal in this post.
Skywell ET5 Overview
Design
Skywell ET5 comes in a familiar SUV styling. The Laser Matric Headlamp coupled with Scythe LED DRLs rock the stylish and elegant look on the front. On the other hand, the rear has a connected LED lamp with the Skywell logo that illuminates. The LED bar accompanies the curvy LED tail lamps on the sides. Also, the corners in the rear bumper get triangular LED fog lamps.
19-inch alloy wheels and silver bumpers remain another appeal of this powerful SUV. There’s a closed grille in the center. The vehicle measures 4720mm in length, 1908mm in width, and 1696mm in height.
The luxury EV is a good fit for Nepali road conditions. It comes with a 197 mm ground clearance. Exclusive patented slip seats with panoramic sunroof and matrix laser headlights are its other notable features. The wheelbase of this SUV is 2800 mm and has a kerb weight of 1880 kg.
The interior is well maintained to allow for a positive ambiance and a flexible seating experience to keep driver’s and passengers’ comfort at its maximum. The leather seats, rest mode, and 8-speaker system deliver an exceptional inside experience for all.
To sum up, Skywell has kept ET5’s design language minimalistic without much fancy theme and colors. This has resulted in its classy and traditional look and feel.
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Performance
No doubt the show steal here is the performance of this EV. The Skywell ET5 gets its commendable power from a 150 kW electric motor producing a maximum power of 204 PS and a maximum torque of 320 Nm. In terms of the top speed, the Skywell ET5 can hit 160 km/h.
Coming to the battery section, the SUV comes with an 85.96 kWh lithium ternary battery pack. The company claims that the car offers a maximum range of 620 km (NEDC) on a single full charge. As per the WLTP test, the range can be slightly low but still an exceptional 520 km.
Battery and charging
Both regular and fast charging are supported. The 11 kW AC CCS Type 2 charging can juice up the car to its hundred percent in 8 hours. That’s quite a wait and suitable at night mostly. However, a 90 kW DC fast charger can charge the cells in just 1.30 hours.
ET5 gets a Single-Stage Reducer gearbox with a 3-in-1 Efficient Integration Drive System.
Safety
Most importantly, the Skywell ET5 claims a 5-star New Car Assessment Programs (CNAP) Safety Rating. The vehicle also scored 47.42 out of 48 on the ADAS test and boasted a 13.76 score on the side pillar impact test.
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Skywell ET5 technical specifications
Skywell ET5 Features Highlight
- EV model: Skywell ET5
- Status: Available in Nepal
- Dimension: 4720mm L, 1908mm W, and 1696mm H
- Motor: 152 kW
- Power: 204 PS
- Torque: 320 Nm
- Top speed: 160kmh
- Battery: 85.96kWh Lithium Ternary Battery
- Charging: 11 kW AC CCS Type 2 = 8 hours, 90 kW DC = 1.30 hours
- Headlight: LED Laser Headlight with Scythe LED DRLs
- Connecting LED Taillight
- Infotainment: 12.8-inch Touch Screen
- 19-inch Alloy Wheels
- Electric Adjustable Seats
- Seating capacity: 5
- Other features: Closed Grill, Panoramic Sunroof, PM 2.5 Air Filter, Auto Parking Feature
- Safety: 360-degree Camera, 2.5 Level ADAS Feature, ABS + EBD + ESP, Hill Controls
- Warranty: 8 years of 2 lakh kilometers
- Ground Clearance: 197 mm
- Wheelbase: 2800 mm
- Kerb weight: 1880 kg
- Skywell ET5 price in Nepal 1.09 crore
Skywell ET5 Price in Nepal and Availability
Skywell ET5 price in Nepal is Rs 1.09 crore for the standard variant. It’s available in four color options- White, Grey, Blue, and Black. You can visit your nearest Skywell showroom for booking, a test ride, or more information on the vehicle.
The table below has the Skywell ET5 price in Nepal.
| Skywell ET5 | Price in Nepal |
| Standard variant | Rs. 1.09 crore |
Skywell ET5 comes with an 8-year or 2,00,000 lakh kilometer warranty.
The car comes in the premium segment and features a mind-boggling range of 620 km on a single full charge and boasts other exciting features. So, for the auto market, the car delivers an exceptional push to propel the market and encourage others to maintain or also raise the bar.
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