Xiaomi’s SkyNomad N70 lands in China at a price that undercuts the big names. If it comes to Spain, even with taxes and fees, buyers could get a nearly five-meter electric SUV for less than what most rivals charge for smaller models.
Xiaomi’s move into cars caught many off guard. Few thought the brand would launch a nearly five-meter SUV at a price that could rattle the Spanish market. The SkyNomad N70 is now on sale in China, starting at the equivalent of 26,900 euros. This isn’t just another electric SUV. It’s a direct shot at the pricing of established European brands.
The size stands out right away. The SkyNomad N70 is 4.96 meters long and 2 meters wide. That puts it in the same league as the Audi Q7. It’s a five-seater, but its footprint matches the biggest premium SUVs. In China, the N70 Pro starts at 209,900 yuan and comes with a 210 kW (281 hp) front electric motor. The N70 Max adds a second motor and all-wheel drive, pushing output to 310 kW (416 hp) for 239,900 yuan—about 31,000 euros at today’s rates.
According to CarNewsChina, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun personally handed over the first SkyNomad keys to customers in September 2026, marking the official start of deliveries in China.
The Chinese price is just the start. Xiaomi hasn’t said if or when the SkyNomad N70 will come to Spain, and there’s no official European price. But after adding taxes, homologation, shipping, tariffs, and dealer margins, estimates put the Spanish price between 43,000 and 46,000 euros. That would put a big, high-tech SUV within reach of buyers who now get much less car for the same money.
Under the hood, the N70 uses a 1.5-liter turbo petrol engine. It doesn’t drive the wheels. Instead, it works as a generator to recharge the battery when needed. The N70 Pro has a 52 kWh LFP battery, good for up to 351 kilometers of electric range on China’s CLTC cycle. The N70 Max gets a 76 kWh battery and claims up to 505 kilometers CLTC. This setup lets drivers use electric power for daily trips, with the petrol engine kicking in only for longer drives. That means fewer charging stops on the road.
Need more space? Xiaomi also offers the SkyNomad N90. It stretches to 5.28 meters and can seat up to seven. Inside, the N90 can be set up as a lounge, office, or even a sleeping area. The N90 Max claims a combined range of up to 1,705 kilometers CLTC by using both the battery and the petrol generator.
Independent reports highlight that the SkyNomad N70 is built on a range-extender (EREV) platform, not as a pure electric vehicle, with the 1.5-liter turbo engine serving solely as a generator for the battery. This technical approach is confirmed by sources such as promobil and EV/electric-vehicles.com, and positions the N70 as a direct competitor to both traditional hybrids and full EVs in the large SUV segment.
The real story isn’t just about size or power. It’s about Xiaomi’s push on price. If the company brings even part of its Chinese pricing to Europe, the SkyNomad N70 could force established brands to rethink their strategies. A five-meter SUV with up to 416 hp and hundreds of kilometers of electric range for around 45,000 euros would be a direct threat to the current market leaders.
This bold move follows a pattern set by other Chinese brands. When Geely’s Starray EM-i arrived in Spain, it offered similar value, as reported earlier. Chinese brands aren’t just competing on price anymore. They’re going after the core of the European market with technology and scale.
Xiaomi still hasn’t confirmed a European launch for the SkyNomad N70. But the numbers alone are enough to make established brands nervous. If these estimates hold, Spanish buyers could soon have a choice that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago: a full-size, tech-packed SUV at a price that undercuts much smaller rivals. For the car industry, this marks a new phase. Size, range, and technology are no longer just for the luxury segment. Pricing power may be shifting east.
