Electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng reportedly revealed its two-seat flying car could begin limited commercial operations in China in the second half of 2027. The company plans to make the low-altitude aircraft available for recreational use in rural areas and emergency services. 

The vehicle, developed over a decade, has undergone extensive testing, including trials of flying motorbikes at XPeng’s Guangzhou facility.

The company unveiled its flying car at CES 2025, featuring a modular architecture, which includes a detachable air module housed within the ground vehicle.

XPeng plans to introduce its two-seat flying vehicle for limited commercial use in the second half of 2027. Priced at approximately $300,000 (£225,000), the aircraft has received approval from China’s civil aviation authorities for restricted operations following nearly a decade of development and testing.

XPeng CEO Deli Zhao said the initial market would include recreational users interested in activities such as diving, surfing, and off-roading. However, the vehicle will initially be restricted to approved park areas in China and emergency services operating in locations that are difficult to access, as reported by The Guardian. 

The aircraft has a reported flight range of 18.6 miles (30 kilometers) and can cruise at altitudes of up to 0.6 miles (1 kilometer). XPeng plans to double its range by increasing battery energy density to 400 kilowatt-hours per kilogram, according to Zhao.

The development is part of China’s broader push to establish a low-altitude economy covering drones, cargo aircraft and passenger-carrying vehicles. Zhao said XPeng was among about 20 Chinese companies developing flying vehicles and had signed agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Southeast Asian countries to explore potential applications.

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