Xiaomi officially launches Sky Nomad series in China
Xiaomi is expanding its automotive lineup beyond battery-electric models for the first time. The new Sky Nomad SUV series debuts with a range extender, five or seven seats, and up to 505 km of electric CLTC range.
With Sky Nomad, Xiaomi enters the EREV market for the first time.
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Xiaomi Auto has unveiled its new Sky Nomad series in China, marking the company’s first entry into the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) segment. Previously, its lineup consisted solely of the all-electric SU7 sedan and YU7 SUV.
At launch, the new series includes the five-seater N70 Pro and N70 Max, as well as the seven-seater N90 Max. There is also a five-seater Explorer version of the N90 Max, featuring an electrically retractable roof for camping applications. Pricing starts at 209,900 yuan (~€27,600 euros) for the N70 Pro. The N70 Max starts at 239,900 yuan (~€31,500), the N90 Max at 269,900 yuan (~€35,400), and the Explorer version at 299,900 yuan (~€39,400). Notably, the N70 Max is priced below its previously announced pre-order figure.
The N70 is positioned as a mid-size to large five-seater SUV and measures 4.96 metres in length. The base N70 Pro features front-wheel drive and a 210 kW electric motor. Its 52 kWh LFP battery is said to offer a CLTC electric range of 351 km. With the range extender, Xiaomi claims a total range of up to 1,351 km.
The N70 Max features all-wheel drive with dual electric motors and a system output of 310 kW. Its 76 kWh battery, using ternary cell chemistry, is said to deliver up to 505 km of electric CLTC range, with a combined range of 1,461 km. According to Xiaomi, up to 310 km of range can be replenished in 15 minutes.
The larger N90 Max measures 5.29 metres and offers seven seats in a 2+2+3 configuration. It also uses a 76 kWh battery and a 310 kW all-wheel-drive system. The electric CLTC range is stated as 464 km, with a combined range of up to 1,705 km.
Sky Nomad features batteries up to 76 kWh
The Explorer version, on the other hand, has five seats and a factory-integrated electric pop-up roof. The rear seats can be folded into a sleeping area, and Xiaomi also highlights features such as underfloor heating. The electric range is 462 km, with a combined range of 1,688 km.
All variants use a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine as a range extender. According to Xiaomi, the battery in each model can be charged from 20 to 80 per cent in around 18 minutes.
For the new series, Xiaomi has also announced the so-called Dragonscale battery. Developed in collaboration with CALB and Sunwoda, this will be used in the N70 and N90 models. Xiaomi highlights features such as its own cloud-based battery management system, additional high-voltage protection mechanisms, and enhanced thermal safety.
The manufacturer also links the battery to a comprehensive safety guarantee. For non-commercial vehicles, Xiaomi promises the first owners lifetime protection against spontaneous combustion due to quality defects, as well as against battery fires following collisions or underbody damage. In the event of spontaneous combustion caused by a quality defect, Xiaomi claims it will even provide a replacement vehicle with equivalent specifications.
Xiaomi also prioritises advanced driver assistance and infotainment as standard equipment. All Sky Nomad models feature Xiaomi HAD based on the Nvidia Drive Thor with 700 TOPS of computing power. The N70 Pro and N70 Max each have one LiDAR sensor, while the N90 Max and Explorer have two. Additional features include 4D millimetre-wave radar and HyperOS based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
The new series is also significant for Xiaomi’s delivery targets. The company aims to deliver a total of 550,000 vehicles in 2026. In the first seven months, 216,322 cars were delivered, representing a 14.8 per cent increase year-over-year. Company CEO Lei Jun also stated that Xiaomi Auto has now delivered a cumulative total of more than 800,000 vehicles.
