XPeng flying car: 7,000 pre-orders, 2027 target
Chinese EV maker XPeng has 7,000 pre-orders for its flying car and is targeting mass production in 2027, pending regulatory approval.
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Apr 25, 2026
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XPeng Flying Cars: 7,000 Pre-Orders, 2027 Mass Production Target
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XPeng Flying Cars: 7,000 Pre-Orders, 2027 Target
XPeng has 7,000 pre-orders for a vehicle that drives on roads and detaches a flying drone when terrain blocks the way. Mass production target is 2027. China has the battery tech, the drone expertise through DJI, and the regulatory appetite to make this happen first.
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