Xiaomi Sky Nomad SUVs Launch September 7 With EREV Expansion

Xiaomi Sky Nomad Lineup Set for September 7 Launch

Xiaomi Auto will launch three extended-range SUV models in its Sky Nomad lineup at a fall flagship product event on September 7 at 7 p.m. Beijing Time. The N70 Pro, N70 Max, and N90 Max will officially debut together, marking the first time Xiaomi has provided a specific launch date and time for the series since pre-sales began on July 30. Previously, only the N70 Max and N90 Max were offered for pre-sales, with prices of 259,900 yuan and 299,900 yuan, respectively. The flagship N90 Max is a seven-seat SUV, while the addition of the N70 Pro broadens the initial lineup and, based on its name, is expected to sit below the N70 Max in pricing.

Sky Nomad Expands Xiaomi Into Extended-Range Vehicles

Sky Nomad is Xiaomi’s second automotive product series and represents the company’s first move beyond battery electric vehicles into the extended-range electric vehicle segment. The N90 Max measures 5,285 mm in length with a 3,080 mm wheelbase and uses a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system. It offers a CLTC battery-only range of 464 km and a combined range of 1,705 km with a full charge and full tank. The smaller N70 Max is offered with 52-kWh and 76-kWh battery packs and reaches a maximum CLTC battery-only range of 505 km, while also using dual-motor all-wheel drive. These specifications position the lineup for buyers seeking larger SUVs with extended driving range.

Advanced Driver Assistance Comes Standard

The entire Sky Nomad lineup comes standard with Xiaomi’s HAD, or Hyper Autonomous Driving, driver-assistance system. The vehicles are powered by an Nvidia Drive Thor chip delivering 700 TOPS of computing power, giving the lineup a high-performance computing platform for its driver-assistance capabilities. The combination of extended-range propulsion, dual-motor all-wheel drive on the disclosed N70 Max and N90 Max specifications, and advanced driver-assistance technology expands Xiaomi’s automotive proposition beyond its existing battery electric vehicle portfolio. The September launch will therefore provide a broader test of how the company can combine vehicle technology, software capabilities, and its wider consumer-electronics ecosystem.

New Models Face a Challenging Delivery Target

The Sky Nomad launch will test whether Xiaomi Auto can significantly increase vehicle deliveries during the final four months of the year. The company said on September 1 that deliveries remained above 30,000 units in August, marking a fifth consecutive month above that level, although it did not disclose an exact figure. Using 30,000 units as the lower bound for August, Xiaomi Auto is estimated to have delivered 246,322 vehicles during the first eight months, equivalent to 44.8% of its annual target of 550,000 units. To reach that target, the company would need to average about 75,900 vehicles per month from September through December, roughly 2.4 times its actual July deliveries.

China EREV Market Adds Pressure to the Launch

The market that Sky Nomad is entering has recently experienced weaker demand. Retail sales of extended-range electric vehicles in China fell 15.35% year over year to 535,000 units during the first seven months, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association. Against this backdrop, the new lineup’s contribution to Xiaomi’s growth will depend on several factors after the September launch, including final pricing, order performance, and the pace at which production and deliveries can be increased. The N70 Pro could broaden customer access if its final price is below the N70 Max, while the larger N90 Max provides a flagship seven-seat option within the new series.

Xiaomi Links Automotive Launch With Its Broader Ecosystem

The September 7 event will also introduce the Xiaomi 18 Fold foldable smartphone and Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max tablet, alongside the debut of Xiaomi’s Xring O3 flagship AI processor. The event is scheduled three days before Apple’s fall product launch on September 10 Beijing Time, highlighting Xiaomi’s effort to strengthen connections among vehicles, mobile devices, and internally designed chips. For the automotive business, the Sky Nomad launch is particularly significant because it introduces Xiaomi to the EREV segment while adding three SUV models to its portfolio. Its success will ultimately be measured through pricing acceptance, orders, delivery execution, and the ability to support Xiaomi’s broader annual vehicle target.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will Xiaomi launch the Sky Nomad SUV lineup?
The Xiaomi Sky Nomad lineup will officially launch on September 7 at 7 p.m. Beijing Time during Xiaomi’s fall flagship product event. The event will introduce three extended-range SUV models: the N70 Pro, N70 Max, and N90 Max. The launch follows the start of pre-sales on July 30, when only the N70 Max and N90 Max were initially offered. The event will also feature new Xiaomi mobile devices and the company’s Xring O3 flagship AI processor, making the launch part of a broader ecosystem-focused product event rather than a standalone automotive announcement.