# Flying cars could launch in China next summer, maker of two-seat model says

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/flying-cars-could-launch-in-china-next-summer-maker-of-two-seat-model-says/
- Published: 2026-11-10T16:14:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T16:50:30+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/nov/10/flying-cars-china-next-summer-xpeng
- Topics: Asia, Business, Technology, World

## Key points

- XPeng targets 2027 for limited flying-car use in China.
- The two-seat vehicle costs about $300,000.
- Its current flight range is 30km.

## Summary

XPeng says its two-seat, helicopter-style flying vehicle could begin carrying recreational users in rural China and assisting emergency services in the second half of 2027. The announcement reflects China’s push to develop a “low-altitude economy” and comes amid competition with the US over electric vehicles and drone technology.

The vehicle has six battery-powered propellers, can follow a pre-programmed route, and is designed to unfold from a six-wheel van. It costs about $300,000, has a current range of 30km and is restricted to approved park areas and emergency use; XPeng says a battery improvement could double its range. China’s civil aviation authorities have approved it for limited use after a decade of development.

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