Xpeng Unveils World’s First Flying-Car Production Line, Beats Tesla to the Air
China's Xpeng AeroHT starts trial production of modular flying car.
Chinese electric vehicle leader Xpeng Inc. has taken a decisive lead in the global flying car competition, as its subsidiary Xpeng AeroHT officially launched trial production of the groundbreaking "Land Aircraft Carrier." This innovative modular system integrates a six-wheeled electric ground vehicle with a detachable electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft module, effectively positioning Xpeng ahead of major competitors like Tesla in the race to bring practical aerial mobility to market.
The trial production is now active at Xpeng AeroHT’s advanced 120,000-square-meter intelligent manufacturing facility in Guangzhou’s Huangpu district, recognized as the world’s first factory dedicated exclusively to flying cars. The plant begins with an annual capacity of 5,000 units, with a clear roadmap to expand to 10,000 once full-scale operations commence. Remarkably, Xpeng has already secured close to 5,000 pre-orders, and the company has committed to beginning customer deliveries as early as 2026.
The Land Aircraft Carrier represents a revolutionary dual-mode transportation solution: the ground module functions as a high-performance electric SUV capable of navigating roads and rough terrain, while the air module detaches for independent vertical take-off and short-range flights. This hybrid design aims to offer urban commuters a seamless escape from traffic congestion, blending everyday drivability with on-demand air travel in a single integrated platform.
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Industry experts describe this development as a critical turning point for the eVTOL sector, signaling the transition from experimental prototypes to structured, scalable production. By initiating manufacturing ahead of schedule, Xpeng establishes a significant first-mover advantage over rivals such as Tesla, Joby Aviation, and Alef Aeronautics—particularly if supportive regulatory frameworks and urban air mobility infrastructure continue to advance in parallel.
Significant challenges persist before flying cars can achieve widespread adoption: securing dual certification for both road and airspace operations, managing high production costs, building vertiports and charging networks, and ensuring robust safety protocols. Nevertheless, Xpeng’s swift progress underscores China’s rising dominance in next-generation mobility technology, setting the stage for a potential transformation in personal and urban transportation over the coming decade.
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