The Xiaomi SkyNomad N90 is the first model in Xiaomi Auto's new second product line, a large SUV built to change shape inside. Revealed on July 9, 2026, the SkyNomad N90 uses an EREV (extended-range electric vehicle) setup, has front seats that rotate a full 180 degrees, and targets a combined driving range of more than 1,500 kilometers. It is Xiaomi's move beyond the sporty SU7 sedan and YU7 SUV into a family-focused, lounge-on-wheels vehicle.
Key Takeaways
- The SkyNomad N90 was teased on July 9, 2026, with CEO Lei Jun posting official exterior images the next day; reservations opened the same week.
- It is an EREV: a 1.5-liter turbo engine acts only as a generator, feeding a battery of about 70-80 kWh and two electric motors for a total range above 1,500 km.
- The all-electric range is 400-500 km on China's CLTC test cycle, before the engine kicks in as a range extender.
- Front-row seats rotate 180 degrees to face the back rows when parked, turning the cabin into a lounge, cafe, or workspace.
- Chinese media report a starting price near 200,000 yuan (around ₱1.8 million), with a China launch expected late in the third quarter of 2026.
What is the Xiaomi SkyNomad?
SkyNomad (known in Chinese as Pengcheng) is a whole new SUV series, not a single car. Xiaomi describes it as an intelligent, reconfigurable, large-space SUV built around passengers rather than the driver. That is a clear split from the SU7 and YU7, which Xiaomi has marketed as "driver's cars."
The idea is one vehicle that can act as a commuter car, a rest lounge, a family hauler, and a camper. Lei Jun summed up the parked cabin as "a studio for one, a cafe for two, a living room for three, or a playground for the whole family," a line Electrek reported from the reveal.
Reconfigurable cabin: rotating seats and a bar counter
The headline feature is the cabin itself. The front seats can spin a full 180 degrees to face the second row, but only when the car is parked. A walk-through center console lets people move between the front seats. As CarNewsChina detailed, the result is an "SUV shape with an MPV cabin" (MPV means multi-purpose vehicle, the boxy people-mover body style).
Other cabin details, confirmed by CnEVPost, include:
- A sliding center armrest that doubles as an "island" or bar counter.
- A floor-standing table that deploys between the front rows for a living-room layout.
- Zero-gravity second-row seats with leg rests.
- A fridge, overhead speakers, and split panoramic sunroofs.
- Room for a TV, game consoles, and a coffee table when parked.
None of this would work without a flat floor. That comes from Xiaomi's new Kunlun architecture, a platform the company says it started building from scratch in early 2023 over about three and a half years. The flat floor and long seat rails are what let the cabin switch between layouts.
The Xiaomi SkyNomad N90's side profile highlights its tall, boxy silhouette. Credit: Xiaomi
SkyNomad N90 specs: powertrain and range
The SkyNomad N90 is an EREV. In plain terms, it drives like an electric car, but a small petrol engine works purely as a generator to recharge the battery on long trips. That removes the range anxiety of a pure EV while keeping electric driving for daily use.
| Specification | Xiaomi SkyNomad N90 (Max) |
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| Powertrain | EREV (range-extender hybrid) |
| Range extender | 1.5L turbo engine, 1,499cc, 112 kW |
| Electric motors | Dual-motor, 210 kW + 100 kW peak |
| Battery | ~70-80 kWh (CALB / Sunwoda) |
| Electric range | 400-500 km (CLTC) |
| Total range | Over 1,500 km |
| Top speed | 190 km/h |
| Length | ~5,285 mm (over 5.3 m) |
| Wheelbase | 3,080 mm (about 3.1 m) |
| Seating | 5-seat (2+3) or 7-seat (2+3+2) |
Some versions add a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor (a laser scanner that helps with assisted driving) and a pop-up camping roof that raises the height from 1,825 mm to about 1,925 mm. A regulatory filing lists four approved variants: N90 Max, N90 Max Camping Edition, N70, and N70 Max, so a smaller N70 model is also on the way.
Price and launch timeline
Chinese media report the SkyNomad range will start near 200,000 yuan (around ₱1.8 million, or about $29,420). That would undercut two obvious rivals, the Li Auto L9 and the Aito M9, which both sit above 250,000 yuan (around ₱2.3 million). Reservations opened on July 9, 2026, with the China market launch expected late in the third quarter of 2026. Xiaomi has not published final specifications or confirmed pricing yet.
Why It Matters for PH Buyers
The SkyNomad shows how fast Xiaomi is scaling its car business, moving from sporty sedans into family SUVs in under two years. For now, though, it stays out of reach here: Xiaomi Auto sells only in China, and no Philippine price, availability, or launch date for the SkyNomad has been announced. Xiaomi has shown its EVs at local product events, but that is display, not sale. If it ever arrives, its EREV setup and long total range would fit Philippine driving, where charging stations are still thin outside major cities. Local interest in the segment is real, as seen in a Senate bill pushing EV adoption perks and the arrival of big hybrid SUVs like the Toyota Land Cruiser HEV. Xiaomi's brand is already strong locally, with its 17T phone series posting record first-day sales.
FAQ
Is the Xiaomi SkyNomad a full electric car?
No. It is an EREV, which means it has a battery and electric motors like an EV, but also a 1.5-liter petrol engine that works only as a generator to extend range. Its electric-only range is 400-500 km.
Will the SkyNomad be available in the Philippines?
As of publication, no. Xiaomi Auto sells only in China, and no Philippine pricing, availability, or launch date has been announced for the SkyNomad.
How much does the Xiaomi SkyNomad N90 cost?
Chinese media report a starting price near 200,000 yuan (around ₱1.8 million). Xiaomi has not confirmed final pricing, and this figure applies to the China market only.
