Skyworth Auto has released the official images and partial specifications of its new electric SUV, the Skyworth S710, and confirmed it is about to launch in China. The car is the brand’s most technically advanced model to date, headlined by an 800V high-voltage architecture, an 88 kWh CATL ternary lithium battery, a 710 km CLTC driving range and adaptive damper-controlled suspension. The S710 will also support 100 kW DC vehicle-to-load (V2L) output, turning it into a mobile power station for camping, outdoor work and emergency power.
What’s New: 800V Architecture and Big-Brand Cells
Skyworth — owned by the same group as the well-known consumer-electronics brand — has historically positioned itself in the mainstream EV value segment with the existing Skyworth EV6 and Hi-T. The S710 pushes the brand decisively up-market by adopting hardware long associated with premium players such as Xiaomi, Xpeng and Zeekr:
- 800V high-voltage platform — enables high-speed DC fast-charging once paired with a compatible high-power charger
- CATL battery cells across the range — Skyworth confirms every S710 will use Contemporary Amperex Technology’s cells, not lower-tier suppliers
- 88 kWh ternary lithium pack
- 710 km CLTC range — a competitive figure for a single-charge driving distance in the mid-size SUV class
- ADC adaptive damping suspension — automatically adjusts shock-absorber stiffness in real time to suppress body motion
- 100 kW DC V2L output — far above the typical 3.3–6 kW AC V2L offered by most EVs, enough to power tools, RV systems and event setups
The combination of an 800V platform, CATL cells and adaptive dampers is unusual at Skyworth’s expected pricing tier, and is clearly the brand’s bid to differentiate from the price-driven competition in the RMB 150,000–250,000 (USD 20,690–34,480 at 1 USD ≈ 7.25 CNY) EV-SUV bracket.
Exterior: Familiar Skyworth Face, Bigger Presence
Visually, the S710 carries over much of the design vocabulary established by the EV6 and Hi-T but with sharper detailing. The front end uses a fully closed grille — appropriate for a pure-electric model — flanked by slim LED headlights. At the rear, Skyworth retains its signature full-width LED light bar, a styling cue now ubiquitous across the Chinese EV space.
One conscious decision worth noting: Skyworth has kept traditional door handles rather than adopting the flush, motorised retractable units that have become fashionable. The brand is positioning the S710 to a slightly older, family-oriented buyer base — and the practicality (and lower failure rate) of conventional handles fits that audience better than a hidden gimmick that might fail in winter.
Interior: Wrap-Around Cabin, Big Screens, Cleaner Centre Console
Inside, the S710 continues Skyworth EV6’s “wrap-around” cabin philosophy but evolves it. A large central touchscreen and a digital instrument cluster anchor the dashboard. The centre island has been redesigned: the rotary gear selector is gone, physical buttons have been trimmed, and a 50 W wireless charging pad has been added — meaningful for owners who use map and music apps on their phones during long drives. Cup holders have been reoriented to a horizontal layout, opening up usable storage volume.
Inside accents are still understated rather than flashy, in line with Skyworth’s “comfortable family EV” brand position. The 50 W wireless charger, in particular, is a competitive spec — most rivals max out at 15–30 W — and is one of several small upgrades that show Skyworth has been paying attention to common owner complaints.
Powertrain: Single-Motor Front-Drive Layout Expected
Skyworth has yet to publish the S710’s power and torque figures, but the current Skyworth EV6 uses a single-motor front-wheel-drive layout with 170 kW peak power and 310 N·m peak torque. Given the new car’s similar packaging and Skyworth’s value-driven powertrain philosophy, a similar single-motor configuration on the base S710 is highly likely, with a possible dual-motor AWD upgrade reserved for the top trim. The 800V architecture suggests aggressive DC fast-charging headlining the spec sheet — expect 10–80% times in the 15–20-minute range when the official charging curve is released.
What Skyworth Is Targeting
The S710 lands in a crowded segment. Direct rivals include the BYD Song L EV, Geely Galaxy E5, Leapmotor C11 EV and Xpeng G6 — all of which compete on range, software and price. Skyworth’s argument is hardware: a guaranteed CATL battery, an actual 800V platform, adaptive dampers and a useful 100 kW V2L socket are easier for buyers to evaluate than software features, and they are increasingly the things owners brag about in WeChat groups.
Pricing has not yet been announced, but Skyworth’s existing models are positioned in the mainstream value bracket. If the S710 lands in the RMB 180,000–230,000 (USD 24,830–31,720) range, it has a credible shot at outpunching its segment on hardware spec.
FAQ: Skyworth S710
What is the range of the Skyworth S710?
Skyworth has confirmed the S710 delivers up to 710 km on the CLTC test cycle, using an 88 kWh CATL ternary lithium battery pack and an 800V high-voltage architecture.
Does the Skyworth S710 use CATL battery cells?
Yes. Skyworth has confirmed every Skyworth S710 trim will use CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology) cells, which is unusual at the expected price tier and is part of the brand’s effort to differentiate on hardware quality rather than software gimmicks.
What is special about the Skyworth S710’s chassis?
The S710 features ADC adaptive damping suspension, which adjusts shock-absorber stiffness in real time to suppress body motion. Combined with 800V fast-charging and 100 kW DC vehicle-to-load output, it positions the S710 as a hardware-led alternative to software-heavy rivals in the same price band.
Source: Autohome (autohome.com.cn) · Translated and adapted for English readers.
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