The sky’s the limit: Flying cars unveiled at Auto Shanghai
- The future is here and this Chinese company is proving the sky’s the limit
- FAW group unveiled it’s new flying car at Auto Shanghai this week
- The fully autonomous EV will be taking to the skies later this year
Published on Apr 25, 2025 at 8:49 AM (UTC-4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Apr 28, 2025 at 4:35 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This Chinese company has actually fulfilled many people’s dreams by revealing real-life flying cars at Auto Shanghai this week.
The FAW Group has proven that the sky’s the limit with its electrical vertical takeoff and landing (EVTOL) Hongqi vehicle.
With a range of 124 miles, the Chinese company is building them with the goal of turning them into flying taxis.
The new flying car has been given the thumbs up in terms of passenger safety and has an extremely user-friendly intelligent cockpit system, so we’re close to seeing them in the sky.
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Auto Shanghai has finally given us flying cars
Until now, the future has been filled with a disturbing lack of flying car technology, but no more should we despair because this week we’ve seen some incredible flying cars revealed at Auto Shanghai.
One of China’s most established automakers, the FAW Group, revealed a new Hongqi branded EV but this one is especially cool because it can vertically take off and land.
It looks like the company plans to make these Hongqi flying cars into a sort of sky Waymo system as they fly autonomously and will be used as a taxi service.
“The flying car’s development and design adhere strictly to the highest industry safety standards,” the company says.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s a Chinese flying car!
The flying car comes with an impressive range of 124 miles and is set to take to the skies officially at the end of the year.
The extremely user-friendly intelligent cockpit system in the Hongqi flying EV is meant to make a ride in the car an easy to understand and low-stress experience.
This is not the only futuristic car we saw unveiled at Shanghai Auto this week, this Mercedes-Benz Vision V was also revealed to rave reviews.
In the very near future you’ll get a notification telling you your taxi is arriving in 2 minutes from directly above you and we can’t wait.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
