World’s first flying car Xpeng X2 spotted flying over a modern metropolis in China
- AeroHT released a video of the flying car to showcase its capabilities
- In the video, the X2 was seen flying over Shenzhen’s central business district
- The flying car can be used for urban air transportation and sightseeing
Published on Jun 01, 2024 at 1:46 PM (UTC+4)
by Nalin Rawat
Last updated on Jun 03, 2024 at 4:55 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Daksh Chaudhary
Xpeng X2 is the world’s first production flying car, that is set to release in the near future.
It is a low-altitude autonomous eVTOL that will help passengers circumvent the hectic city traffic and get to their destination faster.
In a few years, we might be living the sci-fi movie dream with flying cars moving across the city skylines.
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The XPeng Voyager X2 is a fifth-generation autonomous eVTOL multi-copter aircraft that can hold two passengers.
Although we have seen many flying car concepts, the Xpeng X2 is the closest vehicle that has even come to a proper release.
According to Xpeng AeroHT, the vehicle can be used for urban air transportation and sightseeing.
The aircraft has a glass canopy over the cockpit so that passengers can enjoy the view.
The company recently posted a video of the X2 flying over Shenzhen’s central business district.
Xpeng X2 features eight propellers, powered by batteries.
It also has a maximum speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) and a flight time of 35 minutes.
The main body is made of a carbon fiber composite airframe with an aviation aluminum structure.
Xpeng is also working on a flying supercar, that will cost around $200,000.
Other than flying cars, they have also teased a Cybertruck-esque six-wheeler EV truck that carries a two-person electric helicopter.
Since the Xpeng X2 is powered purely by electricity, it has no carbon dioxide emissions during flight.
Xpeng AeroHT has also filed a request to receive an airworthiness certification, which should be approved by 2025.
The flying car is expected to be priced between $126,000 – $236,000, however, we will have to wait for the official release to get the exact price.
The vehicle is expected to be a huge leap for the flying car industry.
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Nalin Rawat
Nalin started his career by working with various national newspapers in India. He has also worked as a writer/editor for many popular websites, while still pursuing his journalism and mass communication degree. Working as a digital nomad has allowed him to inform and educate through his work. When he is not writing, you can find him playing video games or travelling the mountains on his bike.
