Bold steps to the future of XPENG transport
At CES 2025, Xpeng Aeroht has announced Land AirCraft Carrier, a very expected module flying car. This innovative vehicle is a hybrid innovation that integrates aircraft that can bring a large three -axis “mothership” into the sky with a button press, rather than a traditional flying car in a traditional sense. LAC, designed for both land and empty trips, may change the way of thinking about the mobility of the ground and in the air.
If mass production is set in 2026, LAC has a price tag of about $ 280,000 (2 million yuan). XPENG has already received over 2,000 orders despite high prices. Car is produced at a speed of 10,000 units a year. Appearance in CES 2025 is a clear statement from Xpeng about the intention to lead the future of a flying car. However, there is no specific plan for the launch of North America so far, and this debut explains in more detail about the construction of brand awareness and the reputation of innovation.
“Mothership” and its impressive abilities
At the center of the airline of the land aircraft is the Mother Ship, a large -scale expansion range (EREV) designed to accommodate the flight unit. The vehicle measures a height of 5.5 meters, 2 meters wide, and 2 meters high, enhancing a significant presence on the road. The mothership functions as a mobile charging station and a support unit for aircraft that can be released by pressing one button.
Unlike conventional vehicles, mothership does not depend on conventional internal combustion engines for promotion. Instead, instead of driving the wheels, use the internal combustion engine engine to power the battery motor and electric motor. With this hybrid powertrain, LAC can move up to 1,000 kilometers in one charge, combining road movement and air mobility without having to stop frequently. The aircraft itself can fly up to 5 to 6 trips with full charge with charging capacity. In just 18 minutes, the mothership can use a 800V high -voltage system to charge aircraft batteries from 30 % to 80 %.
A glimpse of the future: Unmanned flight and versatility
The most exciting function of LAC is that it can be seamlessly shifted between roads and empty journey. Flying units that meet two passengers can operate in two modes, manually and automatic. As a result, it will be well used for both experienced pilots and passengers who prefer automatic flight experience.
In November 2024, LAC made the first public flight at the ZHUHAI Air Show. Flights without pilots have introduced the possibility of unmanned aircraft. This is a major advancement in the development of autonomous flight vehicles. You can get a glimpse of the future where people can simply jump on their own car, press the button, and to be in the air. Despite the impressive technology, the concept of flying cars over a wide range is still in the early stages, and it requires much development before these vehicles are completely commercially used. For now, electric engines and hydrogen engines are more likely to be adopted candidates.
