2026 Xiaomi SkyNomad N70: Dealer Walkaround Reveals 1,461 km EREV SUV From $38,700

The Xiaomi SkyNomad N70 is Xiaomi's first-ever range-extender EV, opening a second product line alongside the automaker's SU7 and YU7 pure-electric cars. Spotted on a Chinese dealership floor ahead of its official launch, the N70 Max is a five-seat, dual-motor AWD SUV that pairs a 76 kWh battery with a 1.5-liter range-extender engine for a CLTC-rated 505 km of pure-EV range and 1,461 km combined — figures that undercut most rivals in its price class. Presale opened in China at 259,900 yuan (about $38,700), with standard LiDAR and an NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor chip that competitors typically reserve for pricier trims. The N70 is the smaller, five-seat sibling to the six-seat SkyNomad N90; both share Xiaomi's new "Kunlun" range-extender architecture but target different family sizes and budgets. Official pricing for the full lineup, including lower single-motor trims, is due at launch in September 2026. For buyers cross-shopping AITO, AVATR, or Deepal's own EREV SUVs, the N70 lands as an aggressively specced newcomer from a brand already dominant in China's EV space with the SU7 and YU7.

Performance & Specs

The N70 Max pairs a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder range-extender engine (112 kW / 150 hp, acting purely as a generator) with a dual-motor AWD electric drivetrain — a 210 kW front motor and a 100 kW rear motor for a combined 310 kW (416 hp). That's enough for a 5.5-second 0-100 km/h time and a 190 km/h top speed, both confirmed independently by Chinese outlets and by the reviewer on camera. Xiaomi has not yet published an official torque figure; independent Chinese-market estimates put the combined output at approximately 690 Nm, but treat that as unconfirmed until Xiaomi's own spec sheet lands at the September 2026 launch. A single-motor, front-drive version (210 kW / 282 hp) is also planned for a cheaper trim, though it hasn't been priced yet. Every N70 Max rides on double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension with air springs and continuously variable damping, plus three selectable steering-effort levels.

Powertrain	Dual-motor AWD EREV (1.5T range extender)
Power	310 kW (416 hp) combined
Torque	~690 Nm (unofficial, unconfirmed by Xiaomi)
0–100 km/h	5.5 s
Battery	76 kWh (Max trim)
Range	505 km EV / 1,461 km combined

POWERTRAIN TYPE	EREV (Extended-Range Electric Vehicle)
HORSEPOWER	416 hp (310 kW)
ACCELERATION	5.5 sec 0–100 km/h
TOP SPEED	190 km/h
DRIVETRAIN	Dual-motor AWD (210 kW front + 100 kW rear)
BATTERY	76 kWh NMC (Max trim); 52 kWh LFP on lower trims
ELECTRIC RANGE	505 km (CLTC)
COMBINED RANGE	1,461 km (CLTC)

Dimensions & Practicality

Length	4,960 mm
Width	1,998 mm
Height	1,765 mm
Wheelbase	2,950 mm
Ground clearance	~190 mm (air suspension)

At 4,960 mm long on a 2,950 mm wheelbase, the N70 is a genuinely full-size mid-size SUV, though Xiaomi keeps it strictly five-seat — the six-seat layout is reserved for the larger N90 sibling. The second row uses captain's-style chairs that recline, slide, and rotate, with a flat load floor and a fold-out center table borrowing the same idea Zeekr uses on its 9X and 8X. Rear legroom tops out at 1,410 mm with the second row slid back. Cargo space behind the second row measures roughly 577 liters — matching the reviewer's own on-camera estimate of "550 to 600 liters" — expanding to as much as 2,425 liters with the second row folded flat. There's no front trunk; the range-extender engine occupies that space. Wheels are wrapped in 255/45R21 Bridgestone tires with Xiaomi-branded brake calipers, and the cabin gets a large panoramic glass roof, though unlike its Zeekr rivals, the sunshade has to be operated manually rather than motorized.

LENGTH	4,960 mm
WIDTH	1,998 mm
HEIGHT	1,765 mm
WHEELBASE	2,950 mm
CARGO VOLUME	577 L (2,425 L seats folded)
FRUNK	None

Charging & Battery

The N70 Max runs an 800V high-voltage architecture, which Xiaomi says takes the 76 kWh ternary NMC battery from 20-80% in around 18 minutes at a compatible DC fast charger — Xiaomi hasn't published a peak charging-power figure yet. A cheaper 52 kWh LFP pack is offered on lower trims, trading range for cost. With the range extender running, WLTC-cycle fuel consumption is rated at 5.7 L/100 km per the reviewer's on-camera figure (Chinese outlets cite a close 6.1 L/100 km depending on test cycle), fed by a 45-liter fuel tank that supports 92, 95, or 98 octane gasoline. The 505 km CLTC EV range against the 76 kWh pack works out to roughly 15 kWh/100 km of energy consumption, in line with the 15.85 kWh/100 km Xiaomi's own materials cite for the platform.

BATTERY	76 kWh NMC (Max) or 52 kWh LFP
AC CHARGING	Not yet disclosed
DC FAST CHARGING	Peak power TBA (800V platform)
DC 10-80% TIME	~18 min (20-80%, official figure)

Design & Interior

The N70 wears a closed-off, grille-less front fascia with a full-width LED light bar and "SKYNOMAD" script running across the hood — no visible combustion-era styling cues despite the engine under the hood. Around back, a matching full-width taillight bar frames the "SKYNOMAD" wordmark above an "N70" badge on the tailgate, with the same clean, unbroken lighting signature Xiaomi has used across its SU7 and YU7 range. The 21-inch wheels carry a Xiaomi "Mi" logo center cap on their brake calipers, a small branding touch that shows up throughout the cabin too. Inside, the test car wears a two-tone cream-and-black leather interior with quilted stitching, open-pore wood trim across the dashboard, and a floating center console housing the gear selector. A digital instrument cluster sits behind the steering wheel alongside a large central touchscreen, and the second-row captain's chairs get their own fold-out tray table and rear entertainment display, aimed squarely at families who want a lounge-like back seat rather than a bench.

Technology & Features

The center touchscreen runs Xiaomi's own infotainment software with AI voice control and dual 5G/Wi-Fi connectivity, though as reviewed the interface is Chinese-language only — the reviewer notes English support may come in a future update but isn't available yet. Xiaomi's press materials cite a 25-speaker, 4,890-watt audio system in a 7.1.4 surround configuration, a notably high-end setup for this price bracket. The second-row seats can slide, recline, and rotate independently, with a flat floor underneath for a genuinely flexible cabin layout. Three selectable steering-effort levels let drivers dial in how heavy the wheel feels, and the panoramic glass roof brightens the cabin considerably, even if its shade opens by hand rather than by motor.

Safety & ADAS

Every N70 gets Xiaomi's HAD (Highway/Autonomous Driving) assist suite as standard, built around a roof-mounted LiDAR unit, 4D millimeter-wave radar, 11 cameras, and 12 ultrasonic sensors, all processed by the 700-TOPS NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor chip. The reviewer notes a 360-degree camera system and extensive parking-sensor coverage on the showroom car. That hardware suite positions the N70's ADAS as a strong L2+ system rather than any hands-off autonomy claim — Xiaomi hasn't published a formal SAE level for HAD, and the site treats it as L2+ until the automaker states otherwise.

ADAS LEVEL	L2+ (Xiaomi HAD)
ADAS FEATURES	LiDAR, 4D mmWave radar, 11 cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors, 360° camera, parking sensors

Available Versions

VERSION	POWER	TORQUE	0-100	TOP SPEED	DRIVETRAIN	BATTERY	EV RANGE	COMBINED RANGE	PRICE	KEY DIFFERENCES
N70 Max	416 hp	~690 Nm (unofficial)	5.5s	190 km/h	AWD	76 kWh	505 km	1,461 km	$38,700	Only trim priced at presale; single-motor Pro/Standard trims with the 52 kWh pack join at the September 2026 official launch

Pricing & Availability

Xiaomi opened presales of the SkyNomad N70 in China on July 30, 2026, with the N70 Max priced at 259,900 yuan (about $38,700 at the reviewer's quoted exchange rate). That's currently the only priced trim; Xiaomi has confirmed cheaper single-motor Pro and Standard versions with the smaller 52 kWh battery are coming, with full pricing for the lineup due alongside the official launch in September 2026. As of this presale-floor walkaround, the N70 is sold only in mainland China — the reviewer explicitly notes it isn't available for export yet since it's a brand-new model, unlike some other Chinese EVs he covers.

How It Compares

The AITO M6 REV lands at the exact same $38,700 price point and nearly matches the N70's combined range, but Huawei's Harmony-based interface has a much deeper feature set than Xiaomi's still Chinese-only software — a genuine trade-off buyers should weigh. The AVATR 07 REV undercuts the N70 slightly on price but trails badly on both power and combined range, making the Xiaomi look like the stronger spec sheet at a similar cost. The Deepal S09 is the value play of the group, nearly $4,400 cheaper than the N70, but its 310 hp and 1,210 km combined range can't touch what Xiaomi is offering for roughly the same money. Against all three, the N70's 505 km EV-only range stands out as the biggest differentiator — none of the in-house rivals get close to that pure-electric figure.