EREVs gain traction in China as a solution to charging infrastructure and range anxiety, offering daily EV benefits with a hybrid-range capability for longer trips.

Xiaomi clarifies Sky Nomad is a new series under Xiaomi EV, not a separate brand, and positions the Sky Nomad as an intelligent, transformable large-space SUV.

The Sky Nomad features a reconfigurable interior on Xiaomi's Kunlun Architecture, with a flat-floor layout and long-track seating to enable configurations ranging from passenger cabin to cargo space, pet-friendly layouts, mobile office, lounge, or a parked family activity area.

In context, Sky Nomad sits alongside Xiaomi's existing EV lineup (SU7 and YU7) and could influence competition with Li Auto and Huawei-backed Aito.

Xiaomi targets 550,000 vehicle deliveries in 2026, up from about 410,000 in 2025, though deliveries in the first half total 185,055, underscoring the need to ramp up sales.

Batteries for Sky Nomad are reportedly supplied by Sunwoda and CALB on a 60/40 split.

The Xiaomi YU9 is expected to launch in late July with sales starting in August, and more than 10,000 units prepared for immediate delivery, signaling strong market confidence.

A second-half of 2026 debut for the Sky Nomad lineup is planned, with the N90 as the flagship model.

The launch timeline signals arrival in mainland China soon after more than three years of development, but no technical specifications, pricing, or international plans have been announced yet.

A standout Sky Nomad feature is a retractable roof that can convert the rear into a two-level loft space for built-in camping.

Pricing is expected to start around 200,000 yuan, aiming to undercut competing extended-range SUVs like Li Auto L9 and Aito M9, with an electric range of 400–500 km and total range over 1,500 km.

Xiaomi plans to launch Sky Nomad in the second half of 2026, while continuing feature updates for current owners, including a robotic charging arm for garages.