XPeng Motors, a Chinese company ambitiously vying for a leadership position in innovative transport solutions, has unveiled grand plans to commence mass production of flying cars by 2026. The announcement, made on 8 March by the company’s Chairman and delegate to the National People’s Congress, He Xiaopeng, was picked up by Xinhua News Agency and has since sent shockwaves through the global automotive and aerospace industries. These are not mere futuristic concepts, but concrete plans to design and serially manufacture flying vehicles.
The initial phase of this ambitious project involves the development and production of a flying module that will be integrated into an existing platform – the Land Aircraft Carrier (LAC). It is anticipated that annual production volumes for these innovative devices will reach an impressive 10,000 units. This is not simply lofty rhetoric; the company is demonstrating its seriousness and readiness to bring the project to fruition.
As a further testament to its commitment, XPeng Motors is set to showcase the LAC at the upcoming Airshow China in Zhuhai, running from 12 to 17 November. The highlight of the event will be the debut public flight of the flying module before an audience of several thousand—a moment poised to make a splash not only in China but on the world stage.
Another critical step in realising this bold vision has been the commencement of construction on the world’s first factory dedicated to the mass production of flying cars. The construction of this unique facility, located in Guangzhou and undertaken by XPeng Aeroht, a subsidiary of XPeng Motors, began on 28 October 2024. This underscores the scale and seriousness of XPeng’s intentions, as the company invests heavily in the necessary infrastructure and technology to launch full-scale production.
The establishment of this factory marks a pivotal moment, confirming the company’s readiness to transition from prototype development to mass production of flying cars on a scale comparable to that of conventional automobiles.
Thus, 2026 promises to herald a true revolution in personal transport, with China emerging as an undisputed leader in this exciting new frontier. A successful rollout of the project could not only transform urban mobility but also have a significant impact on the global transport infrastructure.
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