Following a preview, Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has unveiled the SkyNomad as a series of full-size extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs).
Launching initially in two variants, the 4960mm N70 Max and the flagship 5285mm N90 Max, the models mark a departure from the brand’s driver-focused SU7 and YU7 lines. Instead, the SkyNomad is engineered strictly around interior volume and passenger versatility, adopting a design philosophy that effectively wraps a traditional SUV exterior around an MPV-like cabin.
Propulsion is delivered by an EREV system, pairing a 1.5-litre turbo four-cylinder petrol generator with a 76kWh ternary lithium battery. Because the internal combustion engine operates exclusively as a generator without a mechanical link to the wheels, the N70 Max achieves a claimed 505km of electric-only range, with a total combined range exceeding 1700km.
A dual-motor all-wheel drive setup produces a combined 310kW of power, enabling 0-100km/h in 5.9 seconds. When the high-voltage battery is depleted, fuel consumption is rated at a highly competitive 6.26L/100km.
The SkyNomad is genuinely disruptive in its packaging efficiency, built upon Xiaomi’s new Kunlun architecture. It features a completely flat cabin floor spanning nearly three metres with just a 2.95-degree slope, eliminating the stepped floorpan typical of large SUVs. This allows for aerospace-grade aluminium seat slide rails measuring up to 1938mm in length, providing an unprecedented 900mm of travel for both second- and third-row occupants.
Furthermore, Xiaomi engineers split the rear springs and shock absorbers into a shallow-angle layout, reclaiming crucial millimetres of wheel-arch intrusion to deliver a squared-off, uncompromised third row and up to 1831 litres of cargo capacity.
While Xiaomi has firmly established its consumer electronics presence in Australia, its automotive division is yet to officially confirm a local launch timeline. Industry expectations point toward a potential Australian market entry around 2027 or 2028, contingent on the development of right-hand drive production for its global models.
If the brand does launch locally, the SkyNomad would be a highly strategic addition, directly targeting Australia’s lucrative market for spacious, long-range family SUVs while mitigating the range anxiety associated with pure battery-electric alternatives.
