Consumers in China could begin riding in flying vehicles as early as next summer, according to the head of a prominent domestic manufacturer. Deli Zhao, chief executive of XPeng's flying car division, announced that the two-seat aircraft is projected to enter service during the second half of 2027.
The low-altitude craft, carrying a price tag of $300,000, is slated for deployment in rural recreational settings as well as by emergency response teams. The announcement follows a decade of engineering work at the firm's Guangzhou headquarters, which included testing flying motorcycles and securing clearance from Chinese civil aviation regulators.
Additional information regarding the rollout and regulatory milestones is anticipated as the project progresses toward its projected launch.
