- The Skynomad N70 is offered with 52 kWh and 76 kWh battery packs.
- Chinese prices for Xiaomi’s Skynomad N70 start at $31,275.
- Skynomad’s flagship N70 Max delivers 416 hp from twin motors.
As it turns out, the Skynomad N70 from Xiaomi is even cheaper than originally reported. In fact, it makes the much smaller Tesla Model Y seem expensive in China by comparison, and even undercuts Xiaomi’s own YU7.
The N70, launched alongside the larger three-row N90, differs from Xiaomi’s SU7 and YU7 in that it isn’t a BEV, but rather a range-extender that includes a 1.5-liter engine and is offered with 52 kWh and 76 kWh battery packs. The base model, known as the N70 Pro, has been launched from just 209,900 yuan ($31,275), while the range-topping N70 Max is available from 239,900 yuan ($35,745).
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On paper, these two Skynomad models sound like an absolute bargain. The N70 Pro uses a single electric motor at the rear axle delivering 282 hp while the 52 kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery provides it with 218 miles (351 km) of all-electric driving range. When paired with the combustion engine, this model can travel up to 839 miles (1,351 km) between stops.
The N70 Max boasts a pair of electric motors combining to produce 416 hp. In addition, the larger 76 kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt battery gives it 314 miles (505 km) of electric range and a total driving range of 908 miles (1,461 km). The N70 Max is also differentiated from the cheaper model thanks to its air suspension.
In China, the locally made Tesla Model Y starts at 263,500 yuan ($39,270), whereas the all-electric Xiaomi YU7 starts at 253,300 yuan ($37,700). The Skynomad N70 is less focused on sporty driving than those two, instead having a more conventional, high-riding SUV design. It’s also quite a bit larger, measuring 195.2 inches (4,960 mm) long, 78.6 inches (1,998 mm) wide, and standing 70.2 inches (1,785 mm) tall with a 116.1-inch (2,950 mm) wheelbase.
What Else Do You Get?
Despite the N70’s competitive price, it’s still very well equipped. The five-seater includes front seats that can spin around 180 degrees, is sold as standard with heated and ventilated seats at the front and rear, and also includes a 20-inch head-up display, 16.1-inch infotainment screen, and an 8.8-inch instrument cluster. The standard N70 Pro also includes 14 speakers, while the Max benefits from a 25-speaker setup.
According to CarNewsChina, the Skynomad N70 and N90 are already generating plenty of interest. It’s reported that foot traffic at Xiaomi stores across the country has surged and that in the first week, as many as 100,000 pre-orders may have been made.
