Cybertruck-esque 6 wheeler EV has a two-person electric helicopter hidden inside
- Called Land Aircraft Carrier, this is a van and a truck
- The trunk is big enough to accommodate an eVTOL, a small helicopter that can take off and land vertically
- It costs roughly the same as a supercar
Published on Jan 11, 2024 at 3:45 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jan 22, 2024 at 7:47 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
We’ve seen Cybertruck-inspired vehicles, six-wheel vehicles and eVTOLs.
This is the Land Aircraft Carrier, and it combines all those things together.
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The Land Aircraft Carrier (yep, that’s what they call it) is a 6-wheel EV made by XPeng, the same company that gave us the Aeroht flying car.
The first thing that stands out is the Cybertruck-esque design.
At first glance, the Land Aircraft Carrier (let’s just call it L.A.C. for short) looks like a van.
However, when you open the trunk to reveal the little ‘hangar’ where the portable eVTOL it comes with is stored, it clearly looks like a Cybertruck.
Also, for unclear reasons, it has six wheels.
Several companies have tried making cars with six wheels in the past but it never really worked, commercially at least.
Hopefully this one will change things.
The minute helicopter hidden in the trunk, called the Air Module, is large enough to accommodate two people, despite its size.
It’s an eVTOL, which means it can take off and land vertically, without a runway.
And there’s more.
According to XPeng, this 6-wheel EV can fly automatically, in self-driving (or self-flying mode), or it can be operated manually.
It’s unclear whether you need a special license to do that, but XPeng doesn’t mention it.
So for the sake of argument, let’s just assume you don’t.
For now, at least.
The L.A.C. isn’t exactly cheap, coming in with a price tag of $140,500, but you do get a lot for your money.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
