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| Just as one enters the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, a shrouded object greeted all as the signage heralded all to witness the reveal of this eVTOL mobility solution scheduled to be functional and in use by 2025. Image Credit: Edmund Jenks (2024) |
Last week at the #CES2024 consumer technology show in Las Vegas, Xpeng Aeroht put on a global reveal of a very unique eVTOL solution to open the show in the West Hall. Xpeng's flying vehicle, named the Land Aircraft Carrier, stood among other flying vehicles on display. Notably, Xpeng was the sole company to provide a timeline for the commencement of commercial sales.
Xpeng Aeroht is set to commence accepting orders for its flying car style eVTOL solution later this year, as announced by the subsidiary of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng Motors. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in late 2025.
The Land Aircraft Carrier is a modular vehicle comprising two segments: a flying module designed for low-altitude transport and a six-wheeled module for terrestrial use. The initial sales of the vehicle will take place in China, with a price tag exceeding 1 million yuan ($140,000). Prospective buyers are expected to have the opportunity to test the vehicles in specified trial areas before finalizing their purchases.
While many competitors in the industry focus on business and public service sectors, Xpeng distinguishes itself by targeting the consumer market. Additionally, at the Las Vegas event, the company showcased a concept electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flying car. In contrast to the Land Aircraft Carrier, this vehicle is a unified unit capable of both flying and driving.
Brian Gu, co-president of Xpeng Motors, emphasized that the company's products are tailored for the Chinese market. Xpeng is actively engaged in discussions with regulators regarding the gradual introduction of flying cars in the country.
... notes from The EDJE
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