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Chinese EV firm Skyworth begins selling cars in Singapore

By Rajiv Menon
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Chinese EV maker Skyworth Auto has started selling its cars in Singapore, opening its first showroom there on Tuesday.

The 185-square-meter showroom features the first Skyworth model in the country, K, an SUV designed for family comfort with a travel range of nearly 490 kilometers per charge.

The car is priced at around $135,000 and is believed to be a competitor to the Toyota Harrier hybrid, which costs around $183,000.

In June, Skyworth Auto plans to launch an electric crossover in Singapore. It also wants to start selling an electric van in the last quarter of the year.

The Nanjing-based company produced its first EV in 2017. It also produces buses through a subsidiary.

Questions & Answers

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What is the price of the Skyworth K SUV in Singapore?

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The Skyworth K SUV is priced at approximately $135,000. This makes it a more affordable option compared to its competitor, the Toyota Harrier hybrid, which costs around $183,000.

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What other vehicles does Skyworth Auto plan to introduce in Singapore?

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Skyworth Auto intends to launch an electric crossover in Singapore in June. Also, the company plans to begin selling an electric van in the last quarter of the current year.

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When did Skyworth Auto produce its first electric vehicle?

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The Nanjing-based company, Skyworth Auto, produced its very first electric vehicle in 2017. Besides cars, it also manufactures buses through one of its subsidiaries.

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