Xiaomi unveils SkyNomad extended-range electric SUV line

Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has launched a new series of extended-range electric SUVs, marking a strategic expansion into the competitive family vehicle segment. The company formally unveiled its SkyNomad lineup, including the flagship N90 Max and the smaller N70 models, at a technology launch event in Beijing on July 30.

The launch represents Xiaomi's first move into extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), a shift from the battery-electric architecture of its existing SU7 sedan and YU7 SUV. EREVs are primarily driven by electric motors but use a gasoline engine as an onboard generator to recharge the battery, addressing range anxiety. The flagship N90 Max, described by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun as a "house you can can move," combines a 76-kilowatt-hour battery with a 1.5-liter turbocharged range extender and a 60-liter fuel tank. The company states this configuration delivers a combined range of up to 1,705 kilometers on a single charge and full tank of fuel.

The new vehicles are built on Xiaomi's newly developed Kunlun architecture, a platform designed specifically for larger SUVs with adaptable cabins. The interior of the N90 Max emphasizes flexibility and comfort, featuring...