Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng has revealed its concept for a flying car that would also be capable of driving on the road, which the company plans to release as soon as 2024.
XPeng revealed the renderings of the unnamed electric flying vehicle at its annual 1024 Tech Day, where it showcases its latest innovations.
XPeng plans to release its flying car by 2024 and retail it for less than £114,000
The road-capable flying car is being developed by the company's urban air mobility (UAM) affiliate HT Aero.
Unlike most current UAM vehicle concepts, HT Aero's would be capable of functioning both in the skies and on the roads, and will have a foldable dual rotor mechanism that converts it from a car to a flying machine.
The renders suggest the vehicle will be equipped with a steering wheel for driving and a single lever for flight. The concept is one of the few to envisage a flying car capable of driving on the roads as well as taking to the skies
According to TechCrunch, Xpeng is aiming to set a retail price of less than one million Chinese yuan (£114,000) for the vehicle, which will be more understated than the depiction in the current renderings.
The vehicle will include an environmental perception system that can evaluate the surroundings and weather conditions to make sure it can take-off and land safely at the desired destination.
While it will be manually controlled, a perception and flight control algorithm will help the pilot to avoid obstacles during fligh...