Overview
- Trial Production Begins: Xpeng AeroHT starts trial runs at the world’s first mass-production flying-car factory in Guangzhou.
- Land Aircraft Carrier: Modular eVTOL + 6-wheel “mothership”; 5.5 m road-legal, standard license.
- 5,000 Pre-Orders: Secured since reveal; mass production & delivery locked for 2026.
- Factory Specs: 120,000 m², 10,000 aircraft/year, 1 unit every 30 min at peak.
- Ahead of Tesla: Musk’s “crazy tech” flying car unveil delayed; Xpeng rolls out first detachable aircraft.
- eVTOL Features: Auto/manual modes, one-touch takeoff/landing, smart route planning.
- China EV Context: 2.01M exports Jan-Aug (+51% YoY); EU 27% tariff, domestic overcapacity.
Xpeng Flying Car Trial Production: Guangzhou Factory Rolls Out First eVTOL Ahead of Tesla
Xpeng AeroHT, the flying-car arm of Chinese EV giant Xpeng, has fired up trial production at the planet’s first purpose-built mass-production flying-car factory in Guangzhou’s Huangpu district. The 120,000 m² facility has already delivered its inaugural detachable eVTOL aircraft for the modular Land Aircraft Carrier—a road-drivable “mothership” that docks a two-seat electric vertical-takeoff vehicle. With nearly 5,000 pre-orders locked and mass production slated for 2026, Xpeng has leapfrogged Tesla, whose Elon Musk recently teased a “crazy tech” flying car unveil “in a couple months.”
The move cements China’s lead in urban air mobility (UAM), blending eVTOL innovation with road legality. At 5.5 meters long, the Land Aircraft Carrier fits standard parking spots, requires only a regular driver’s license, and promises seamless city-to-sky transitions. As EU tariffs bite Chinese EV exports and domestic overcapacity squeezes margins, Xpeng’s flying-car gambit opens a new frontier—literally above the traffic.
Land Aircraft Carrier: Road + Sky in One Package
| Component | Specs & Features |
|---|---|
| Mothership | 6-wheel ground module, 5.5 m, standard license |
| eVTOL Aircraft | Detachable 2-seater, auto/manual flight, 1-touch VTOL |
| Flight Modes | Smart route planning, obstacle avoidance |
| Capacity | 10,000 aircraft modules/year (5,000 initial) |
| Assembly Speed | 1 aircraft every 30 min at peak |
Factory: World’s First Flying-Car Assembly Line
- Location: Huangpu, Guangzhou
- Size: 120,000 m²
- Output: 10,000 eVTOL modules annually
- Automation: Intelligent lines, AI quality checks
- First Unit: Rolled out November 3, 2025
5,000 Orders & 2026 Delivery: Commercial Liftoff
Xpeng AeroHT has secured ~5,000 binding pre-orders since the Land Aircraft Carrier reveal, with deposits signaling strong early demand. Mass production kicks off mid-2026, followed by customer deliveries in H2 2026. Pricing remains under wraps but is expected to start around RMB 1–1.5 million (~₹12–18 lakh), targeting premium urbanites and fleet operators.
Beating Tesla & Alef to the Punch
- Tesla: Musk’s flying car “has a shot at being the most memorable unveil ever”—but is delayed to “a couple months” (2026).
- Alef Aeronautics: $1B+ pre-orders, test flights done; commercial production “soon.”
- Xpeng Edge: Factory live, first aircraft built, 2026 deliveries locked.
China’s Flying-Car Ecosystem
| Metric | Data (2025) |
|---|---|
| EV Exports (Jan-Aug) | 2.01M units (+51% YoY) |
| EU Tariff on Chinese EVs | 27% |
| Utilised EV Capacity | ~50% (20M units total) |
| Profitable OEMs | Only 4 (BYD, Li, Seres, Leapmotor) |
Tech Highlights: From Road to Sky in Seconds
- eVTOL Module: Foldable rotors, distributed electric propulsion.
- Mothership: 6×6 drive, panoramic cabin, docking bay.
- Safety: Redundant flight controls, ballistic parachute.
- Range: ~200 km flight + 1,000 km ground (est.).
Regulatory Roadmap
- China CAAC: Low-altitude airspace trials expanding.
- Pilot License: Light-aircraft rating required (manual mode).
- India Potential: Urban air mobility policy in the works.
Conclusion: Xpeng Soars While Tesla Prepares
Xpeng AeroHT’s trial production launch isn’t just a factory milestone—it’s China flexing its UAM muscle. With 5,000 orders, a 2026 delivery timeline, and the world’s first flying-car assembly line, Xpeng has stolen a march on Tesla and Alef. As the Land Aircraft Carrier prepares to dock in garages worldwide, the future of personal transport is no longer grounded—it’s airborne, modular, and electrified. Buckle up: the sky is the new highway.
News Source: ndtv.com/world-news
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