Skynomad N90 SUV with 1705km range challenges Tesla Model X

July 16, 2025 – Xiaomi’s ultra-luxury SUV sub-brand Skynomad has officially debuted in China with two models – the N70 and N90 – boasting a combined driving range of up to 1,705 kilometers (1,060 miles). While the automaker has not confirmed a US launch, the new entrants are already drawing comparisons to the Tesla Model X and Rivian R1S, two of America’s most popular full-size electric SUVs.

Skynomad, a wholly owned subsidiary of the smartphone giant, targets the high-end SUV segment with a focus on interior luxury and extended-range capability. The N70 is a two-row SUV, while the N90 is a three-row full-size model. Both vehicles are powered by a range-extender hybrid system that combines a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (112 kW) with electric motors, allowing the battery to be charged on the go.

The interior of the Skynomad SUVs is designed to feel more like a lounge than a car cabin. The front seats can swivel 180 degrees to face the second row, and a folding table rests on the center console for card games or meals. A 16.1-inch central touchscreen, an 8.88-inch digital driver display, and a 21.4-inch roof-mounted monitor provide entertainment and information. The N70 starts at 260,000 yuan (about $36,000 USD), while the N90 begins at 300,000 yuan ($41,500 USD) in China.

Performance and range that could shake up the US market

The N70 offers a single rear motor producing 210 kW, with a dual-motor all-wheel drive variant adding an extra 100 kW for a total of 310 kW. The N90 comes standard with dual motors delivering 310 kW total. Both models can accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in under six seconds despite their size.

Battery options include a 52 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) pack or a 76 kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) pack. The N70 achieves a total range of 1,461 km (908 miles) with an electric-only range of 505 km (314 miles). The N90 tops out at 1,705 km (1,060 miles) total range, of which 464 km (288 miles) is purely electric. These figures are measured under the generous CLTC regime, so real-world US EPA estimates would likely be lower. DC fast charging from 20% to 80% takes 18 minutes for the N90, adding 285 km (177 miles) of electric range in 15 minutes.

“If Skynomad brings these specs to the US, it would directly compete with the Tesla Model X (range up to 348 miles EPA) and the Rivian R1S (range up to 400 miles), but with a much longer total range thanks to the range extender,” said auto industry analyst Sarah Chen of EV Insights. “American buyers who suffer from range anxiety could find the Skynomad’s combination of luxury and extended range very appealing.”

Will Skynomad come to the US?

Xiaomi has confirmed a European launch for Skynomad in 2027, but has not yet announced plans for North America. However, given the brand’s global ambitions and the success of Xiaomi’s SU7 electric sedan (which has sold over 100,000 units in China and caught the attention of Ford CEO Jim Farley), an eventual US entry appears plausible. Analysts suggest that if Skynomad does arrive in the US, pricing would likely be 20% higher than in China, putting the N70 around $43,000 and the N90 around $50,000 before destination and tax – significantly undercutting the Tesla Model X (starting at $79,990) and Rivian R1S ($78,000).

The Skynomad brand also faces competition from other Chinese luxury SUVs, such as the Zeekr 8X and 9X (expected to launch in the US within two years) and the GWM Wey V8X and V9X. However, Xiaomi’s strong brand recognition in the smartphone world could give Skynomad a