Xiaomi has launched its Skynomad N70 range-extender SUV in China at a starting price that undercuts both the Tesla Model Y and the company’s own all-electric YU7, positioning the five-seater as a value-focused entry in the country’s fiercely competitive electric vehicle market.
The base N70 Pro is priced from 209,900 yuan ($31,275), while the range-topping N70 Max starts at 239,900 yuan ($35,745). By comparison, the locally built Tesla Model Y begins at 263,500 yuan ($39,270), and Xiaomi’s own YU7 starts at 253,300 yuan ($37,700). The N70 was unveiled alongside the larger three-row N90, and unlike Xiaomi’s SU7 and YU7 models, it is not a pure battery-electric vehicle but a range-extender that pairs a 1.5-liter combustion engine with an electric drivetrain.
The N70 Pro uses a single rear-mounted electric motor producing 282 hp, powered by a 52 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery that delivers 218 miles (351 km) of all-electric range. When the combustion engine is factored in, total driving range extends to 839 miles (1,351 km). The N70 Max upgrades to twin electric motors with a combined output of 416 hp and a larger 76 kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt battery, offering 314 miles (505 km) of electric range and a total range of 908 miles (1,461 km). The Max also adds air suspension as a differentiating feature.
The Skynomad N70 is less focused on sporty handling than the Model Y or the YU7, instead adopting a more conventional high-riding SUV design. It is also substantially larger, measuring 195.2 inches (4,960 mm) long, 78.6 inches (1,998 mm) wide, and 70.2 inches (1,785 mm) tall, with a 116.1-inch (2,950 mm) wheelbase. That makes it 6.4 inches longer than a standard Model Y, which sits on a 113.8-inch (2,890 mm) wheelbase. The closest Tesla equivalent is the stretched six-seat Model Y L, which is 195.9 inches (4,976 mm) long on a 119.7-inch (3,040 mm) wheelbase, but Tesla charges 339,000 yuan ($50,500) for that model. The N70 is 3.1 inches wider than both Teslas and 4.6 inches taller than the Y L.
Despite its competitive pricing, the N70 comes well equipped as standard. The five-seat cabin includes front seats that can rotate 180 degrees, heated and ventilated seats in both rows, a 20-inch head-up display, a 16.1-inch infotainment screen, and an 8.8-inch instrument cluster. The standard N70 Pro features 14 speakers, while the Max benefits from a 25-speaker audio setup.
Early demand for the Skynomad N70 and N90 appears strong. Reports from CarNewsChina indicate that foot traffic at Xiaomi stores across the country has surged, with as many as 100,000 pre-orders possibly placed in the first week after launch. The N70’s pricing and specification sheet suggest Xiaomi is aiming to capture buyers who want SUV practicality and long-range flexibility without the premium typically attached to larger electric vehicles in China.