Xiaomi Sky Nomad Orders Top 70,000 in First Month

Sky Nomad Locked-In Orders Surpass 70,000

Xiaomi Auto secured more than 70,000 locked-in orders for its Sky Nomad lineup during the first 30 days after launch, according to the company. Xiaomi Sky Nomad Orders were reported for the September 7 to October 7 period, providing additional demand support as the automaker works to increase deliveries. The company announced the figure on Weibo on Thursday but did not provide a breakdown by vehicle variant. Locked-in orders indicate customer demand and are separate from completed vehicle deliveries, making the latest figure a measure of order momentum rather than delivered volume.

Sky Nomad Demand Builds After Strong Launch

The latest order update is the company's first for the Sky Nomad lineup since Xiaomi Auto reported more than 10,000 locked-in orders within four minutes of its September 7 launch. The lineup subsequently began contributing to monthly deliveries, with Xiaomi founder, chairman and CEO Lei Jun stating on October 1 that Sky Nomad deliveries exceeded 10,000 vehicles during September. The rapid progression from initial reservations to completed deliveries indicates that the new series has quickly become a meaningful contributor to the company's vehicle volume, although Xiaomi has not disclosed a variant-level breakdown of either orders or deliveries.

New Lineup Expands Xiaomi's Vehicle Portfolio

The Sky Nomad series went on sale and began deliveries on September 7 with a starting price of 209,900 yuan, equivalent to about $31,160 at launch. The lineup consists of the five-seat N70 Pro and N70 Max, the seven-seat N90 Max, and the camping-oriented five-seat N90 Max Studio. The models mark Xiaomi Auto's entry into the extended-range electric vehicle market and expand its offerings for family-oriented buyers. Before this launch, the company's lineup consisted of the battery-electric SU7 sedan and YU7 SUV, giving the new series a distinct role through extended-range powertrains and varied seating configurations.

September Deliveries Remain Below Annual Target Pace

The increase in Sky Nomad orders comes as Xiaomi works toward an annual delivery target of 550,000 vehicles. Xiaomi Auto reported more than 40,000 total vehicle deliveries for September, its highest monthly level of the year, compared with 30,153 vehicles in August. Because the company disclosed September volume only as a lower bound, it had delivered at least 286,475 vehicles during the first nine months of the year. That lower-bound figure represents about 52.1% of the full-year target, leaving Xiaomi needing to substantially increase its delivery pace during the remaining months to reach the stated objective.

EREV Market Conditions Add Competitive Pressure

The market Xiaomi has entered through the Sky Nomad series is facing weaker demand conditions. Retail sales of extended-range electric vehicles in China declined 15.85% year over year to 616,000 vehicles during the first eight months, according to the China Passenger Car Association. This market backdrop means the strong initial order performance of the Sky Nomad lineup is occurring despite an overall contraction in EREV retail sales. Xiaomi Auto's ability to convert locked-in orders into deliveries will therefore be important as it expands within the segment and seeks to sustain overall vehicle growth.

Future Launches Will Follow the Same Order Reporting Approach

Xiaomi Auto vice president Li Xiaoshuang previously said the company would disclose only the initial wave of locked-in orders and first-month totals for future vehicle launches. The latest Sky Nomad announcement follows that reporting approach, giving the market an initial indication of customer response without providing detailed order data by variant. The 70,000-plus figure therefore provides a clear measure of early demand while leaving the exact composition of customer orders undisclosed. Continued delivery reporting will help determine how effectively that demand translates into completed sales and contributes to Xiaomi's broader annual vehicle target.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The Sky Nomad launch gives Xiaomi a broader position in China's passenger-vehicle market by combining an established battery-electric portfolio with an extended-range offering and multiple seating configurations. Strong locked-in orders could support Xiaomi's delivery growth, but the company still faces the practical challenge of converting demand into vehicles quickly enough to close the gap to its annual target. The weaker EREV market also increases the importance of execution, as Xiaomi must compete for customers in a segment where retail sales have declined. The next meaningful indicator will be whether Sky Nomad deliveries continue rising alongside the company's overall monthly volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many locked-in orders did the Sky Nomad receive?
The Sky Nomad lineup secured more than 70,000 locked-in orders during its first 30 days after launch, covering the period from September 7 through October 7. Xiaomi Auto announced the figure without providing a breakdown by variant. The company had previously reported more than 10,000 locked-in orders within four minutes of the lineup's launch. Locked-in orders represent customer demand but are distinct from completed deliveries, so the 70,000-plus figure should not be interpreted as the number of vehicles already delivered.

How does Sky Nomad affect Xiaomi Auto's annual delivery target?
The Sky Nomad lineup is contributing to Xiaomi Auto's delivery growth as the company works toward its 550,000-vehicle annual target. September deliveries exceeded 40,000 vehicles, while Sky Nomad deliveries alone exceeded 10,000 during the month. Based on the disclosed lower bound for September, Xiaomi Auto delivered at least 286,475 vehicles during the first nine months of the year. The company therefore needs to maintain a substantially higher delivery pace during the remaining months to reach its full-year objective.