Overview
- Xiaomi announced the SkyNomad series this week, revealing the N90 as the first model and confirming the Chinese name Xiaomi Pengcheng.
- The N90 is described in supplier and media reports as a full‑size EREV SUV with a 1.5‑litre engine used only as a generator, a battery above 70 kWh, about 400–500 km of electric‑only range and more than 1,500 km combined range.
- China’s industry ministry approved Xiaomi to build extended‑range vehicles at its Beijing plant in June, a regulatory green light that the company says allows production to proceed.
- Design and feature reports and spy photos show a rugged, boxy 5.3‑metre SUV with five‑ and seven‑seat layouts, roof‑mounted LiDAR, electrically deployed steps and lifestyle touches such as an optional rooftop tent.
- Analysts say the SkyNomad launch targets the profitable, high‑volume family‑SUV buyers dominated by Li Auto and Aito and could help Xiaomi grow vehicle deliveries while it decides whether SkyNomad will be a separate brand or a product series.