Xpeng Plans Flying Car Deliveries by 2027, Robotaxi Tests Start This Year
Chinese electric car maker Xpeng says it will start delivering flying cars by 2027. The company also plans to begin testing self-driving taxis in Guangzhou this year.
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng announced plans to deliver flying cars to customers by 2027, marking a major expansion beyond traditional cars.
The company's executive Brian Gu told Reuters that 2027 will be a "critical year" for conducting flying car tests around the world with partners. Xpeng is positioning itself as a leader in what it calls "flying vehicles" rather than just electric cars.
Before the flying cars launch, Xpeng will start testing self-driving robotaxis in Guangzhou, a major city in southern China, sometime this year. This gives the company experience with autonomous driving technology that could help with flying vehicles.
Xpeng isn't just focused on cars. The company also plans to start mass-producing robots in the fourth quarter of this year, showing its push into multiple high-tech areas.
The announcements came ahead of the Beijing Auto Show, where Chinese companies are showcasing their latest technology. Flying cars represent a potential breakthrough for urban transportation, especially in crowded cities where traffic jams are common.
Flying cars could change how people travel in crowded cities. If Xpeng succeeds, it would be among the first companies to sell flying vehicles to regular customers, potentially creating a new form of transportation.
Watch for Xpeng's robotaxi tests in Guangzhou this year and robot production starting in Q4. Flying car tests with global partners expected in 2027.
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