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XPeng Aeroht launches 1,000-km island-flying project

XPeng Aeroht, a subsidiary of the Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng, has teamed up with Hainan province to launch the “aerial-round-the-island scenic highway,” marking a new era of island-wide flying.

The project aims to develop 1,000-kilometer low-altitude mobility route through a three-phase plan.

The first phase involves agreements with over 40 flying campsites near key tourist spots.

The second phase will add observation decks, parking spots, and various flying stations.

The final phase, expected between 2026 and 2027, will link scenic locations via low-altitude route.

Alongside the collaboration announcement, XPeng Aeroht revealed its Land Aircraft Carrier, described as the first modular flying car produced at scale.

The vehicle is set for official release and delivery in 2026, with a price cap of 2 million yuan (US$274,600).

Recent XPeng developments

Timeline
09-Jan-2025 🚁 XPeng Aeroht unveils split flying car at CES 2025
  • XPeng unveils flying car at CES 2023.
  • Pre-orders exceed 3,000; deliveries start in 2026.
01-Jan-2025 🚗 Xpeng plans over 6,000 jobs in 2025
  • Xpeng to hire over 6,000 workers by 2025
  • Plans to expand to over 60 markets by end of 2025
16-Dec-2024 🚁 Xpeng’s flying car makes debut in Shanghai
  • Inaugural flight of flying car in Shanghai
  • Xpeng plans more events to promote flying car
02-Dec-2024Xpeng warns of fake brokerage interviews by ex-employees

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