Xiaomi has launched its first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) brand named SkyNomad, focusing on the luxury SUV market. This new initiative operates separately from Xiaomi’s existing pure electric vehicle division, Xiaomi Auto. The SkyNomad brand will offer two models, the N70 and N90, with the latter featuring a 1.5-liter gasoline engine manufactured by Harbin Dongang, a subsidiary of Changan.
The N90 aims to compete with market leader Li Auto, which has reported a 74% year-over-year sales decline in early 2026. Xiaomi’s N90 is a full-size, three-row SUV that includes rotating front seats and a high-end leather interior, and it is promoted with modularity features, allowing the cabin to transform for various uses.
The powertrain of the N90 combines a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with a 76 kWh ternary NMC battery pack and two electric motors, producing 310 kW or 416 horsepower. The N90 measures over five meters in length and weighs 3,361 kg, raising questions about its power-to-weight ratio.
According to Car News China, the N90 can travel approximately 230 miles on battery power alone before activating the gasoline engine, resulting in an overall range exceeding 1,500 kilometers (around 930 miles). EREVs operate differently from traditional hybrids by using the combustion engine solely as a generator for the battery.
Xiaomi has noted significant success with its previous offerings, such as the SU7, which has outsold the Tesla Model 3 in the Chinese market. However, this new pivot back to fossil fuels within an expanding EV lineup raises concerns about the necessity of heavy range extenders, given the efficiency of China’s existing public EV charging infrastructure.
