Flying cars could launch in China next summer, maker of two-seat model says
Summary
XPeng says its two-seat, propeller-powered aircraft could be used in China in the second half of 2027, initially in approved parks and by emergency services. The vehicle costs about $300,000 with a transport van, can fly autonomously to a programmed destination, and has a stated range of 30 kilometers.Key Facts
- XPeng chief executive Deli Zhao said the vehicle could be ready for recreational users in rural areas and emergency services in the second half of 2027.
- China's civil aviation authorities have approved the vehicle for limited use.
- Six battery-powered propellers lift the vehicle, and a joystick steers it.
- The aircraft can fly autonomously to a pre-programmed destination.
- The roughly $300,000 price includes a six-wheel van that carries the aircraft.
- The vehicle has a stated flight range of 30 kilometers, which XPeng says it plans to double.
- Its use in China will be limited to approved park areas and emergency services reaching inaccessible locations.
- The project is part of China's effort to develop a low-altitude economy that includes drones and flying vehicles.
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