World’s First Modular Flying Car Set for Mass Production Makes International Debut with Over 3,000 Intent Orders
Las Vegas, NV – 7 January 2025 – XPENG AEROHT, Asia’s largest flying car company, unveiled key features of the ‘Land Aircraft Carrier’ during its international debut at CES 2025. With over 3,000 intent orders already received, this groundbreaking innovation is poised to become the world’s first mass-produced modular flying car, with deliveries planned for 2026.
This vehicle marks a transformative leap in advanced mobility, integrating land and air travel into a single versatile package. The ‘Land Aircraft Carrier’ sets a new benchmark for innovative and adaptable solutions, addressing key challenges in existing transportation systems for both individual and public service applications. Its modular design, which separates into a ground module for driving and an air module for flying, empowers users to navigate diverse scenarios and reach destinations in entirely new ways.
“Since our appearance at CES 2024, we have transformed the dream of flying cars into a tangible reality,” said Mr. Tan Wang, Co-Founder of XPENG AEROHT, “The international debut of the ‘Land Aircraft Carrier’ showcases our ability to turn vision into action. With over 3,000 intent orders, we are definitively at the forefront of the advanced mobility revolution.”
The ‘Land Aircraft Carrier’ has achieved significant milestones over the past year, including the acceptance of its type certificate application—a crucial step toward regulatory approval—and its first public manned flight demonstration. These achievements highlight the vehicle’s readiness for commercialization and underscore XPENG AEROHT’s commitment to safety, performance, and reliability.
XPENG AEROHT has witnessed rapid development, reflecting the immense potential of the low-altitude economy. In 2024, the company secured US$150 million in Series B1 financing and began constructing the world’s first mass-production facility for modular flying cars in Guangzhou, China. Spanning approximately 180,000 square meters, this state-of-the-art facility will produce up to 10,000 air modules annually, blending aviation-grade quality with automotive-scale production efficiency.
“Our goal is to bring the freedom to fly to everyone while pioneering innovation and industry firsts in low-altitude mobility,” said Dr. Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and President of XPENG “By focusing on both near-term ambitions and long-term possibilities, we aim to meet the evolving demands of advanced mobility through groundbreaking, scalable solutions.”
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Phase 1 - “Land Aircraft Carrier” Modular Flying Car: Make personal flight accessible by simplifying operational processes and enhancing the user experience. It explores new possibilities for future mobility and serves as a valuable tool for public services.
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Phase 2 - High-Speed, Long-Range Tiltrotor Flying Car: Address typical aerial transport scenarios and collaborate with public authorities, regulators and other stakeholders to develop an integrated urban air mobility network.
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Phase 3 - eVTOL Flying Car: Enable seamless, door-to-door, integrated land-air urban transportation systems.
XPENG AEROHT is currently advancing development of parts of Phase Two and Phase Three in parallel to Phase One. As part of the Phase Two lineup, a six-seat tiltrotor flying car, internally codenamed X5 has achieved significant milestones including successful hover tests and the acquisition of a special flight permit.
Traditional aircraft need large, expensive hangars at airports, alongside regular maintenance, limited charging infrastructure for electric models, extensive, complicated training to become a pilot and restricted ground mobility that often necessitates towing to reach take-off and landing sites.
The “Land Aircraft Carrier” is designed to address these limitations with the world’s first onboard autonomous separation and reconnection system. This allows the air module to be housed entirely within the trunk of the ground module, making it the world’s first automated detachable and attachable eVTOL aircraft in a car. The ground-based “mothership” transports the air module to any location, where a single command triggers autonomous separation: the air module’s arms extend, landing gear deploys, and it takes flight. Upon landing, the ground module precisely reconnects with the air module, folding its arms and storing it back in the trunk for a smooth onward journey.
The ground module measures approximately 5.5 meters in length, 2 meters in width, and 2 meters in height, fitting standard parking spaces and garages without requiring special storage. Its “new species” aesthetic, inspired by what a lunar rover for Earth could look like, features sharp cyber-mech lines, crystal-inspired continuous front headlights and a dynamic “galactic parabolic line” spanning from headlights to the rear.
The design is completed with a floating roof, dark wheel arches, and foldable rearview mirrors that retract into the fenders when parked. Translucent glass showcases the air module in its compartment, while one-way transparent rear windows blend privacy with style. Electric dual-swing doors open automatically, offering a refined and exclusive experience, all within a spacious ground module that stores the air module while maintaining a comfortable four-seater cabin. It is expected that the “Land Aircraft Carrier” will be launched in four color options to meet the preferences of owners.
The vehicle incorporates the world’s first 800 volt silicon carbide range extension power platform, achieving a combined CLTC range exceeding 1,000 km to meet long-distance travel needs. Its three-axle, six-wheel drive with rear-wheel steering enhances load-bearing capacity and off-road performance. Acting as a mobile supercharging station, the ground module powers the air module during driving and parking, supporting up to six flights on a full charge—ensuring it is always ready for immediate take-off.
The air module’s lightweight panoramic cockpit, made of carbon fiber, features a dual-duct six-rotor design with foldable propellers and arms. The 270° panoramic dual-seat cockpit offers an expansive flight view.
Powered by its 800 volt silicon carbide high-voltage platform, the air module boasts leading battery energy density and a compact propulsion system for efficient, effortless flight. Its intelligent flight control system includes triple-redundancy fly-by- wire technology, electronic fencing, multi-source navigation and dual environmental adaptability and electromagnetic compatibility—meeting required aviation and automotive standards.
The air module’s safety features include fully redundant designs for propulsion, power, communications, flight control and operation, plus automatic rotor failure response within milliseconds. Rigorous testing across 200 units has demonstrated exceptional reliability in adverse conditions.
The single-stick control simplifies operation, making it extremely easy for every user to learn how to fly. Flying in either manual or autonomous mode is easy and accessible thanks to intelligent flight assistance which includes one-touch takeoff, automated route planning, real-time airspace monitoring and landing vision assistance.
“The ‘Land Aircraft Carrier’ represents just the beginning of XPENG AEROHT’s journey to redefine mobility,” said Mr. Tan WANG, “As we continue to innovate and push the boundaries of what’s possible, XPENG AEROHT is committed to leading the low-altitude mobility revolution, making the dream of flying cars a reality for people around the world.”
The public is invited to visit the XPENG AEROHT booth at CES 2025 throughout the show from 7-10 January 2025. Located at LVCC North Hall 10115, visitors can come to visit the world’s first automated detachable and attachable eVTOL aircraft in a car.
XPENG AEROHT is the largest flying car company in Asia and an integral part of the XPENG Motors ecosystem. Our vision is to become the "Global Leader in Low- Altitude Product Innovations", and our mission is “Freedom to Fly". We are committed to creating safe, intelligent low-altitude mobility products, such as flying cars, for a variety of user needs. Whether it's personal flight, aerial commuting, or public services, we are driving the transformation of low-altitude mobility, bringing the freedom and convenience of flight to everyone.