10,000 Orders in 4 Minutes: How Sky Nomad Became Xiaomi's Last Hope for 550,000 Units

Xiaomi recorded over 10,000 confirmed orders for its Sky Nomad series within just four minutes of going on sale. A massive figure. The new models pushed September deliveries past 40,000 vehicles for the first time in 2026, yet the company's annual target of 550,000 units remains far out of reach.

Sky Nomad: Xiaomi's First Step into Extended-Range EVs

The Sky Nomad series marks Xiaomi's first entry into the extended-range electric vehicle EREV segment, after previously relying entirely on battery electric models like the SU7 and YU7. The lineup uses a 1.5-liter turbo petrol engine as a generator, paired with an electric drive system. The flagship N90 Max claims a combined range of approximately 1,705 kilometers under the CLTC standard when combining battery and fuel tank capacity. It's designed for large families.

Competitive Pricing and Family-Oriented Options

Sky Nomad prices start at 209,900 yuan for the N70 Pro and rise to 299,900 yuan for the N90 Max Explorer. Xiaomi offers both five- and seven-seat configurations to target the large family vehicle segment. Official deliveries began on September 7. The record-breaking orders quickly pushed the company to its highest monthly delivery level of the year.

The Gap to Target: Only 52% Achieved So Far

By the end of September, Xiaomi had delivered at least 286,000 vehicles, equivalent to just 52% of its 550,000-unit goal. The numbers reveal the true scale of the challenge. The company needs to deliver more than 263,000 vehicles across October, November. December, averaging around 88,000 units per month. That figure is more than double September's performance, which was already the company's best month this year. The target was met in 2025 with 410,000 deliveries, but 2026 looks tougher.

A Race Against Time in the Final Quarter

Xiaomi Auto is betting heavily on the new Sky Nomad series to accelerate sales in the final quarter of 2026. The vehicle drew widespread attention from the moment it launched. The pressure now falls on production and delivery lines. Analysts are watching whether the record order pace will translate into actual deliveries. The company needs every vehicle it can ship. With only three months left, the race has grown harder.