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Xpeng’s flying car makes debut in Shanghai

Xpeng Aeroht’s “Land Aircraft Carrier” completed its inaugural flight in Shanghai on Saturday, making it the first flying car flight in the city’s core business district of Lujiazui.

During the flight, the aircraft took off from an outdoor lawn and navigated near major landmarks, including the Shanghai World Financial Center, Jin Mao Tower, and Shanghai Tower.

Xpeng Huitian plans to promote the flying car through additional events across China.

This initiative aims to engage potential users and gather feedback for product improvement.

Recent Xpeng developments

Timeline
02-Dec-2024 ⚡ Xpeng warns of fake brokerage interviews by ex-employees
  • Xpeng warns of ex-employees’ false interviews.
  • Plans legal action to protect company interests.
07-Nov-2024 ⚡ Xpeng unveils extended-range system amid hybrid shift
  • Xpeng’s Kunpeng system offers 1,400 km range.
  • Targets 60 countries, 300+ sales centers by 2025.
25-Oct-2024 🚗 Xpeng enters UAE market with G6 and G9 models
  • Xpeng expands to UAE with G6 and G9 models
  • Dubai store open; Abu Dhabi location planned for next year
23-Oct-2024 🚗 Xpeng rejects having tariff talks with EU
  • Xpeng denies claims of EU negotiation talks
  • Chairman stresses need for stable tariff policies
21-Jul-2020 🚗 Alibaba-backed Xpeng Motors bags $500m in series C+ round
  • Xpeng Motors raises US$500M in funding round
  • Capital to enhance product development and sales

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