Xiaomi has taken another step in its offensive in the disputed Chinese automotive market — and this time it has changed course. The manufacturer detailed, on Thursday (16), the new Skynomad family, formed by the N70 and N90 SUVs, which mark the brand’s debut in the extended range electric (EREV) segment. According to the company, all models in the line will be equipped with a 76 kWh NMC ternary battery pack, supplied by CALB, capable of guaranteeing up to 505 km running only in electric mode by the Chinese CLTC cycle. The set still impresses with its weight: only 400 kg.
Bet on gasoline
The change in strategy is significant, because, until now, Xiaomi had bet exclusively on 100% electric models to establish itself in the sector. Now, it adopts the REEV (electric with range extender) architecture, which combines everyday electric driving with a combustion booster for long journeys — a formula that has been conquering the Chinese consumer by circumventing autonomy anxiety and that has already yielded good results to rivals such as Li Auto, AITO and Deepal.
In practice, the combustion engine does not move the wheels: a 1.5-liter 150 hp engine, manufactured by Harbin Dongang, a subsidiary of Changan, works only as a generator to recharge the battery. With the package sold out, consumption is between 16.4 km/l and 15.9 km/l, depending on the size of the SUV. An addendum of context is necessary: the 505 km follow the optimistic CLTC cycle; under the stricter WLTC standard, the range retreats to the range of 363 to 380 km.
The Skynomad line
The Skynomad N70 has five seats, 4.96 meters long and a wheelbase of 2.95 meters. It can be configured with a 282 hp rear engine or with an all-wheel drive system that brings the combined power to 416 hp. Previous regulatory filings have also pointed to a more affordable entry-level version with Sunwoda’s 52 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery.
The top-of-the-line N90 is a large SUV: it is 5.28 meters long, has six seats, all-wheel drive and the same 416 hp of combined power. In previews released by Xiaomi itself, the model appeared with a minivan-inspired interior and front seats capable of rotating 180 degrees.
The moment of revelation is not accidental. Xiaomi closed the first half of 2026 with 185,055 units licensed, up 17.2% compared to the same period last year, and is pursuing the bold goal of 550 cars sold by the end of the year. The company’s expectation is that the Skynomad series will become the main pillar to make this number viable. The official debut of the N90 is scheduled for August 21, at the Chengdu Motor Show, one of the main events in the sector in the country.
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