Flying Cars: Xpeng to Start Deliveries of Modular Flying Vehicle in 2027

Flying cars are coming: Xpeng's modular flying vehicle, which splits into an eVTOL and a ground module, will begin deliveries in 2027. The Silicon Review reports on the $150,000 vehicle targeting wealthy drivers first.

Flying cars are moving from science fiction to showroom reality. Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng announced on Thursday that its modular flying car, which can split into a land module and an eVTOL aircraft, will begin deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2027.

The "Land Aircraft Carrier" consists of a six-wheeled van and a two-seat eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft stored in its rear. The van is equipped with range-extended technology, featuring an internal combustion engine that charges the battery, allowing it to travel approximately 600 miles on a full tank of gas. The eVTOL itself runs on a separate battery pack.

When the driver reaches a clearing, the van's rear opens and the eVTOL deploys for flight. The aircraft can then be operated manually or flown autonomously using Xpeng's proprietary flight control system.

Xpeng said it has already opened pre-orders for the vehicle in China, with a planned price of around $150,000. The company expects the initial market to be domestic, targeting wealthy drivers who can afford a six-wheeled flying car as a second or third vehicle.

The announcement marks a significant milestone for urban air mobility, a sector that has attracted investment from automakers, aerospace companies and tech giants worldwide. Unlike traditional eVTOL concepts that function purely as aircraft, Xpeng's modular approach offers ground mobility as well, potentially expanding the use case for early adopters.

Xpeng has been developing the flying car technology for several years, with multiple prototypes undergoing flight testing. The company joins a growing list of manufacturers, including China's EHang and U.S.-based Joby Aviation, racing to bring personal flying vehicles to market.

Regulatory approval remains a significant hurdle. Xpeng said it is working closely with Chinese aviation authorities to certify the vehicle for flight operations, with commercial flights expected to be limited to approve air corridors initially.

As Xpeng prepares to deliver its modular flying car in 2027, The Silicon Review examines whether urban air mobility is finally ready for takeoff and what the $150,000 price tag says about who will be the first to leave traffic jams behind.

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