Xiaomi unveils SkyNomad SUV series to expand electric vehicle lineup

Xiaomi has introduced its new SkyNomad SUV series in Beijing, marking the Chinese technology company’s entry into the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) segment. The launch targets the growing family SUV market as Xiaomi seeks to accelerate vehicle sales after reaching only about one-third of its annual delivery target during the first half of the year.

The lineup includes the flagship seven-seat N90 Max, priced at 299,900 yuan, and the five-seat N70 Max at 259,900 yuan. Both are premium Max variants, while more affordable Pro and standard versions will arrive when the vehicles officially launch in September.

Chief Executive Lei Jun said the new platform was designed to offer greater flexibility for families. The N90 Max measures 5,285 mm in length and features a 3,080 mm wheelbase. It is built on Xiaomi’s Kunlun platform, developed over three and a half years specifically for large modular SUVs.

The interior emphasizes versatility. Front seats rotate 180 degrees, allowing a lounge-style cabin layout with a sliding center table. Second-row passengers benefit from zero-gravity seats equipped with 16-point massage functions. Xiaomi also introduced a Camping Edition featuring a pop-up roof, rooftop sleeping platform, and integrated tent mounting points.

The SkyNomad models use a series EREV powertrain. A turbocharged 1.5-liter Dongan gasoline engine operates solely as a generator and never powers the wheels directly. Combined with a 76 kWh nickel manganese cobalt battery and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system producing 310 kW, the N90 Max delivers up to 464 km of all-electric driving and a combined range of 1,705 km using a full 60-liter fuel tank.

The N70 Max offers a CLTC-rated electric range of 505 km, which Lei Jun described as the highest among mass-produced extended-range electric vehicles. Xiaomi said the vehicle exceeds the range of the Leapmotor D19 despite using a smaller battery than its rival. Fast DC charging replenishes the battery from 20 percent to 80 percent in less than 18 minutes.

The launch represents a significant strategic shift for Xiaomi. In 2024, the company had described extended-range electric vehicles as the wrong technological direction. It now argues that the technology is the most practical solution for large SUVs, where a fully electric configuration would require an excessively heavy battery.

The new models also reflect Xiaomi’s effort to strengthen its position in China’s competitive electric vehicle market. While cumulative deliveries of the SU7 and YU7 have surpassed 700,000 units, first-half electric vehicle sales remained below expectations. The N90 Max enters the market with a starting price below Tesla’s Model Y L in China.

Pre-orders opened immediately with a refundable 1,000 yuan deposit. Customer deliveries are scheduled to begin in September, while Xiaomi expects the SkyNomad range to reach European markets during the second half of 2027.