Xiaomi Enters Range-Extender SUV Market with Sky Nomad Series, Launching July 30

Xiaomi will unveil the Sky Nomad N90 Max and N70 Max on July 30, marking its first move into extended-range electric vehicles and a critical step toward its 550,000-vehicle delivery target for 2026.

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Xiaomi will enter the range-extender SUV segment on July 30 with the debut of its Sky Nomad series, a new model line that marks the company’s first expansion beyond pure battery-electric vehicles. The technology launch event at 7 pm Beijing Time will showcase two models: the flagship seven-seat N90 Max and the large five-seat all-wheel-drive N70 Max.

The Sky Nomad series is built on the newly developed Kunlun technology architecture, which Xiaomi says was created from scratch starting in early 2023. The platform features a completely flat floor, long seat rails, and rotating first-row seats, enabling interior configurations that can switch between a studio, cafe, lounge, or playground when parked, according to previously released information. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun described the philosophy: "SU7/YU7 are for drivers; Sky Nomad aims to create a living space."

The N90 Max, the larger of the two, measures 5,285 mm in length with a wheelbase of 3,080 mm. It is powered by a dual-motor setup delivering 210 kW and 100 kW, paired with a ternary lithium battery supplied by CALB (HKEX: 3931). A camping version with a pop-up roof has also appeared in MIIT filings. The N70 Max, meanwhile, is 4,960 mm long with a wheelbase of 2,950 mm and seats five.

Both models use a 1.5-liter range-extender engine from Harbin Dongan Automotive Engine, producing a maximum net power of 112 kW, according to MIIT filings. The battery pack offers a maximum capacity of 76 kWh, enabling an all-electric range of up to 505 km under CLTC and up to 380 km under WLTC. With a depleted battery, fuel consumption drops to 5.7 L/100 km.

Xiaomi has invested heavily in development, with testing as of June 30, 2026, covering 626 days, two winters and two summers, 566 test vehicles, and 4.28 million km. The Sky Nomad series was developed over three and a half years and represents the company’s third model line after the SU7 sedan and YU7 crossover.

The launch comes at a crucial time for Xiaomi. The company aims to deliver 550,000 vehicles in 2026, an increase of roughly 34% from about 410,000 in 2025. However, in the first half of 2026, Xiaomi delivered just 185,055 vehicles, or 34% of its annual target. The Sky Nomad is expected to help close that gap, especially as the range-extender SUV segment in China is dominated by Li Auto and Aito, which together accounted for 7 of the 10 best-selling models in 2025.

The Sky Nomad N90 is also scheduled to appear at the Chengdu Auto Show opening August 21, 2026.