This new Chinese SUV acts like a camper van.
Xiaomi has just launched the Skynomad N90 Max in China, an electric SUV equipped with a range extender. The Explorer version offers a surprising feature: a foldable roof that creates a sleeping area for campers.
In China, Xiaomi has introduced the first model from its second brand, Skynomad. The N90 Max is the debut model, a seven-seater electric SUV with a range extender. Its main novelty lies in the Explorer variant, which features a foldable roof that allows it to transform into a camper van.
An integrated rooftop tent
Once deployed, the electric roof of the Skynomad N90 Max Explorer creates space to spend the night above the cabin. Unlike a conventional rooftop tent added after purchase, this feature was designed into the SUV from the start. Even though it isn’t used every day, it’s quite clever.
This type of setup is very rare in a standard SUV. Factory integration promises a more convenient installation that fits the vehicle better. However, it raises some unanswered questions, particularly regarding additional weight, insulation, sleeping area dimensions, and its impact on aerodynamics.
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This version is clearly aimed at adventure enthusiasts. This integrated roof tent complements an already highly modular interior, organized around seven seats in a 2+2+3 layout. In total, Xiaomi claims eleven interior configurations and a cargo volume that can reach 1,831 liters.
When it comes to comfort, the N90 Max goes even further. Both in the front row and the second row, the seats can be adjusted to a “semi-reclined” position. They also come equipped with heating, ventilation, and a massage function. A centrally mounted console on tracks houses a 9-liter refrigerator.
A 76 kWh battery and a thermal engine
In terms of powertrain, the vehicle combines two electric motors with capacities of 210 and 100 kW alongside a 1.5 turbo gasoline engine. The latter acts as a range extender when the battery is depleted. With its 76 kWh battery, the N90 Max claims a range of 464 km in electric mode according to the Chinese CLTC cycle (which is more optimistic than Europe’s WLTP standard). The total range can reach 1,705 km thanks to the range extender.
However, sufficient space is required to accommodate it. At 5.29 meters in length, nearly 2 meters in width, and a wheelbase of 3.08 meters, the N90 Max is significantly larger than most SUVs sold in France. Its spacious dimensions are ideal for sleeping and traveling with seven people, but it is less suitable for the narrow streets of European cities.
In China, the Skynomad N90 Max starts at 269,900 yuan (approximately 34,500 €). The Explorer version with an electric folding roof costs 299,900 yuan (38,500 €). Its arrival in Europe has not been announced yet.