Tuesday, May 27, 2025

China has a Flying Car that it will sell worldwide. XPENG makes the flying car.


 

It features a two-module design, where the air module is a two-seater eVTOL that can be detached from the ground module (a 6x6 all-wheel drive vehicle) and flown autonomously or manually. The vehicle is designed to be easy to operate, even for those with no prior piloting experience, with features like one-touch takeoff and landing. 
Here's a more detailed look at the XPeng AEROHT flying car:
Key Features and Design:
  • Modular Design:
    The vehicle is composed of two modules: a ground module (a hybrid-electric, 6x6 all-wheel drive vehicle) and an air module (a two-seater eVTOL). 
  • Auto-Separation and Reconnection:
    The modules can automatically separate and reconnect, allowing for seamless transition between ground and air modes. 
  • Hybrid-Electric Powertrain:
    The ground module utilizes an 800V silicon carbide extended-range powertrain, allowing for long-distance ground travel (over 1,000 km) while simultaneously providing power for the air module's flights. 
  • Autonomous and Manual Flight:
    The air module offers both autonomous and manual flight modes, with features like one-touch takeoff and landing. 
  • Safety Features:
    The vehicle incorporates multiple safety features, including redundancy in the electric propulsion system and advanced autopilot systems. 
  • Carbon Fiber Construction:
    The air module's fuselage is made of carbon fiber composite for lightweight strength.