China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) granted Xiaomi regulatory approval to produce extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), clearing a key hurdle for the company’s expansion beyond battery-only EVs.
The approval paves the way for Xiaomi’s first range-extended model — a full-size SUV codenamed “Kunlun N3” that measures over 5.3 meters long and targets Li Auto’s dominant L9.
Xiaomi moves beyond pure electric
Until now, Xiaomi has sold only battery electric vehicles: the SU7 sedan, which outsold the Tesla Model 3 in China earlier this year, and the YU7 SUV that undercuts the Tesla Model Y by $4,350.
Adding extended-range powertrains is a strategic pivot. EREVs, which pair a battery pack with a small internal combustion engine that acts as a generator, have become enormously popular in China, particularly for large family SUVs where range anxiety remains a barrier.
