Xiaomi has officially confirmed Sky Nomad as its new EREV brand and revealed the first model as a full-size SUV with over 1,500 km combined range. The move sets the EV maker on a direct collision course with market leaders Li Auto and Huawei-backed Aito in China's family SUV segment.
The announcement places Xiaomi on a collision course with the two companies that dominate China's lucrative family SUV segment.
Xiaomi ranks as the country's hottest EV newcomer.
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