On July 30, 2026, Xiaomi held its second automotive technology launch event — and the company officially entered the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) market [citation:1]. The new SkyNomad (澎程) sub-brand debuted with two models: the N70 Max and the N90 Max, both large, boxy SUVs built around a new platform called Kunlun Architecture [citation:4][citation:11].

This is a significant shift for Xiaomi. Until now, the company's SU7 and YU7 were pure electric sedans and crossovers. With the SkyNomad series, Xiaomi is betting that families and outdoor enthusiasts want SUV presence, long range, and a cabin that transforms into a mobile living space — without the range anxiety of a pure EV [citation:1][citation:9].

Here's everything confirmed from the launch event.

The Kunlun Architecture: 3.5 Years in the Making

Xiaomi spent three and a half years developing the Kunlun Architecture specifically for EREVs [citation:1][citation:11]. The platform has three pillars: Kunlun Platform, Kunlun Super Range-Extender, and Kunlun Full-Scale Safety [citation:1][citation:5][citation:11].

The goal was to create an SUV with the space flexibility of an RV and the driving dynamics of a conventional SUV [citation:11].

Key platform specs:

• Flat floor: 2.9 meters of completely flat floor from the front seats to the tailgate, made possible by re-engineering the rear drive unit, battery pack, and fuel tank layout [citation:9][citation:11]
• Full-length rails: Up to 1,938mm of sliding rails in the N90 Max, made from 7-series aluminum with a 54,000N locking force and 57,000N peel strength — tested through 15,000 cycles without loosening [citation:9][citation:11]
• Flexible seating: The rail system supports rapid reconfiguration, including lounge mode (front seats rotated 180° to face rear), work mode, sleeping mode, and meeting mode [citation:11]

SkyNomad N90 Max: The Seven-Seat Flagship

The N90 Max is the larger of the two, positioned as a seven-seat flagship for large families and long-distance travel [citation:4][citation:7].

Exterior Dimensions

The N90 Max is slightly shorter than the earlier MIIT filing indicated (5,285mm vs 5,285mm — confirmed). It's available in three new colors: Yuan Shan Qing, Butterfly Valley Blue, and Volcanic Ash [citation:9][citation:11].

Interior and Space

The N90 Max's 2+2+3 layout offers what Xiaomi claims is the largest cabin in its class [citation:11].

• Cabin space: 2,760mm of usable interior space [citation:11]
• Second row: 1,233mm headroom, 950mm legroom, 180mm center passageway [citation:11]
• Third row: 890mm legroom, 962mm headroom [citation:11]
• Cargo capacity: 577L standard (7 carry-on suitcases); up to 1,831L with second and third rows fully forward [citation:9][citation:11]

The 2.9-meter flat floor and full-length rails are the standout features. The front seats rotate 180° (parked only), the center console slides to the second row to become a multi-function table, and the cabin can reconfigure into seven different scene modes with a single voice command through Xiao Ai [citation:11].

Powertrain and Range

Safety

Xiaomi emphasized safety throughout the N90 Max's design [citation:11].

• Body structure: 90.4% high-strength steel and aluminum, 16 key areas reinforced with 2,200MPa ultra-high-strength steel [citation:9][citation:11]
• Hot-formed door ring: 3.3m x 1.5m one-piece design spanning rows 1-3 and covering A/B/C/D pillars — 19% stronger than traditional welded designs [citation:11]
• Airbags: 12 airbags [citation:11]
• Crash test standards: 64 km/h frontal (vs. 56 km/h C-NCAP requirement), 72 km/h 25% offset (vs. 64 km/h CIASI requirement), 70 km/h side (vs. 60 km/h C-NCAP), 92 km/h rear (vs. 50 km/h new national standard) [citation:11]
• Battery system (Long-Jia Armor Battery): Xiaomi-designed battery pack with 18 layers of structural protection, IPX8/IPX9K waterproofing [citation:5][citation:9][citation:11]
• Wading depth: 750mm with two wading sensors and 24 sealed components [citation:9][citation:11]

Intelligent Driving

The N90 Max uses a dual 4nm compute platform: the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for the cockpit and the NVIDIA Thor (700 TOPS) for ADAS [citation:4][citation:9][citation:11].

All SkyNomad models ship with Xiaomi HAD (High-Level Autonomous Driving), which includes front-facing LiDAR and 4D millimeter-wave radar. The N90 Max adds a rear-facing solid-state LiDAR with 2cm ranging accuracy, specifically designed to eliminate blind spots when parking and reversing large vehicles [citation:4][citation:9][citation:11].

SkyNomad N70 Max: The Five-Seat Volume Play

The N70 Max is the smaller, more affordable model — a five-seat SUV positioned to compete directly with the Li L6 [citation:1][citation:4].

The N70 Max has the highest pure-electric range of any production EREV SUV in China at 505 km — enough for a week of commutes without starting the gasoline generator [citation:1][citation:4][citation:8].

Where It Fits: Pricing and Competition

Both models are now available for pre-order with a refundable 1,000 yuan deposit [citation:6]. Official launch is set for September 2026, with Pro and standard trims to follow [citation:1][citation:6].

The pricing puts Xiaomi well below its premium competitors. The N90 Max is priced at 299,900 yuan ($44,170 USD), undercutting the Tesla Model Y L (339,000 yuan) by nearly 40,000 yuan [citation:6]. The N70 Max at 259,900 yuan sits just 10,000 yuan above the Li L6 [citation:6][citation:1].

However, the market has gotten more competitive: the EREV SUV segment declined 13% year-over-year in the first half of 2026 [citation:4]. Xiaomi's differentiation strategy is built around three pillars [citation:8]:

• Largest battery and longest EV range — 505 km pure electric on the N70 Max, well above industry averages
• Flat floor and reconfigurable interior — a feature set not available in any other SUV at this price point
• Aggressive pricing — roughly half the price of the Li L9 and AITO M9

Why Xiaomi Went EREV: The Strategic Pivot

Xiaomi's decision to enter the EREV market is not without context. The company delivered just over 180,000 vehicles in the first half of 2026, meeting only about 33% of its 550,000-unit annual target [citation:1][citation:4].

Founder Lei Jun addressed the decision directly on social media: "EREV vs. pure electric is not a matter of technical superiority — it's about product experience. The EREV market is far from saturated; it's still full of opportunity. Our EREV system solves many of the pain points that early EREVs struggled with, and it's a completely different experience" [citation:4][citation:7].

He also welcomed the competition: "The new Li L6 is selling well, and it hasn't impacted Li Auto's own lineup at all. That shows there's genuine, unmet demand for excellent EREV products" [citation:7]. Li Auto's CEO Li Xiang responded publicly: "Welcome to the EREV space, Lei Jun. Looking forward to a great launch for Xiaomi Pengcheng" [citation:7].

Xiaomi has already begun rolling out standalone SkyNomad dealerships across major Chinese cities — the brand operates its own retail footprint, separate from SU7/YU7 stores [citation:4][citation:12].

Key Takeaways