Best known until now for televisions and household electronics, Chinese Skyworth has set its eyes on the Belgian car market. To stand out in the plethora of Chinese newcomers, the brand promises an 11-minute charge with grace from the 800-volt network. The question remains whether its K800V SUV can earn enough trust with sharp numbers alone.
Visitors to the Brussels Motor Show 2026 will quickly notice how crowded the newcomers’ corner has become. Skyworth is the latest name to test its luck, following launches in Scandinavia and France.
Family SUV
While it’s an unknown brand to us, in China, the company has been around for decades and employs tens of thousands of people. Distribution in Belgium and Luxembourg will be handled by Novus Cars Group and Skyworth Belux, led by Ignace Laenen, already familiar with importing lesser-known Chinese brands under One Automotive.
The K800V is Skyworth’s headline act. At 4.72 metres long, it sits squarely in the family SUV segment, targeting buyers who might otherwise consider a Volkswagen ID.4 or a similar model.
Like more expensive cars
Its main selling point is technical rather than emotional. An 800-volt electrical architecture allows the 65.7 kWh battery to charge from 10 to 80% in a claimed 11 minutes under ideal conditions. That figure is usually associated with far more expensive cars.
Range claims are more contentious. Skyworth quotes up to 513 kilometers WLTP, though other sources mention figures closer to 380 kilometers. In everyday mixed driving, the lower number feels more realistic and underlines a familiar issue with optimistic marketing data. Still, even at the conservative end, the K800V seems competitive for the budget required.
Also as a PHEV with impressive range
Performance is deliberately restrained. A single front-mounted motor delivers 204 hp and 330 Nm, capable of a sub-10-second sprint to 100 kph and a top speed of 150 kph. With a kerb weight approaching 1.9 tonnes, this is no driver’s EV, but it should cope in daily use. As with many of its compatriot SUVs, the focus seems clearly on comfort and ease rather than excitement.
For buyers not ready to go fully electric, Skyworth also offers the HT-i plug-in hybrid. It pairs a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor and a notably large 32.7 kWh battery. Again, the numbers try to wow. Electric-only range peaks at an impressive 150 kilometers, although the combined output of 190 hp and a claimed 6.7 l/100 km consumption will not set pulses racing. Its price maybe: just under €32,000.
Full option only
Inside, Skyworth keeps things simple but generous. A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch central touchscreen are standard, as is a long list of comfort and safety equipment. There are no options to tick, which simplifies ordering but also leaves little room for personalisation. At €36,995 for the fully electric K800V, the value proposition is competitive and on par with the MG S5 EV, which is more compact and shorter.
