Xpeng has a flying car division called Xpeng AeroHT, which completed a cross-river flight in China with the Voyager X2 in August 2023 and over Dubai a year before that in October. More recently, the two-seat eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft flew over Guangzhou for the first time last month.
The X2 has eight electric motors, one for
each of its eight propellers, and is capable of a maximum speed of 130 km/h.
Four independent battery packs power the electric motors and provide about 35
minutes of flight time. The XPENG X2 is equipped with manual and autonomous
modes, the latter allowing passengers to enjoy a safe flying experience with
simple start, return and landing operations at the touch of a button.
Featuring a carbon-fibre structure, the
X2’s empty weight is 360 kg and has a maximum takeoff weight of 560 kg. It can
cruise at altitudes of up to 500 metres and is expected to begin production
this year, with expected pricing of between US$ 126,000 and US$ 236,000.
