This Chinese firm has started producing flying cars before Tesla
What's the story
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng Aeroht, an affiliate of Xpeng, has started trial production of its modular flying car, the Land Aircraft Carrier. The move was made at the world's first intelligent factory for mass-produced flying cars in Guangzhou. This puts China ahead of global competitors like Tesla and Alef Aeronautics in the race to commercialize next-generation transport.
Production capacity
World's 1st factory for mass-produced flying cars
The 120,000-square-meter facility can produce 10,000 detachable aircraft modules annually, with an initial capacity of 5,000 units. It is the largest factory of its kind and can assemble one aircraft every half an hour when fully operational. This advanced production capability highlights China's competitive edge in the flying car revolution.
Vehicle details
What is the Land Aircraft Carrier?
The Land Aircraft Carrier is a six-wheel vehicle, dubbed "mothership," with a detachable electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) portion. Xpeng's eVTOL cars come with automatic and manual flight modes. The automatic mode features smart route planning as well as one-touch take-off and landing capabilities.
Market strategy
Xpeng has received orders for nearly 5,000 flying cars
The flying car, measuring about 5.5 meters long, can be driven on public roads with a standard license and parked in regular spaces. Since its product launch, Xpeng has received orders for nearly 5,000 flying cars. The company plans to go into mass production and delivery by 2026. This timeline indicates Xpeng's strategic approach to its innovative technology and anticipated market demand for flying cars.