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Chinese EV rival to BYD halts Aussie SUV launch indefinitely

Summary by drive.com.au
One of the newest Tesla Model Y rivals from China to set its sights on Australia has hit the brakes before the first examples ever reached showrooms. Plans to sell electric SUVs in Australia from the relatively-unknown Skyworth brand – also known as Skywell – have been placed on hold amid tough competition from other Chinese upstarts. The Skyworth BE11 was initially due in Australian showrooms by the end of 2025 as a Tesla Model Y-sized family …
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drive.com.au broke the news on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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