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China's Xpeng Expects Full-Scale Delivery of 'flying' Cars in 2027
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 23, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 23, 2026
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Xpeng aims to begin full‑scale deliveries of its “flying” Land Aircraft Carrier modular eVTOL by 2027, after initiating mass production steps starting in 2026. The company also plans to mass‑produce its humanoid robot IRON in Q4 2026.
Xpeng to Launch Volume Production and Delivery of Flying Cars in 2027
Xpeng's Ambitious Plans for Flying Cars and Robotics
Volume Production and Delivery Timeline
BEIJING, April 23 (Reuters) - Chinese electric car maker Xpeng expects full-scale delivery of 'flying' cars in terms of volume production next year, its president Brian Gu said in an interview on Thursday.
Expansion into Robotics
Mass Production of Robots
Gu also said the company will mass-produce robots in the fourth quarter with plans to expand significantly with external partners next year.
Collaboration with External Partners
(Reporting by Nick Carey and Qiaoyi Li, Writing by Liz Lee; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)
Key Takeaways
- •Xpeng’s AeroHT division expects volume production and full‑scale delivery of its flying car starting 2027, following certification and production ramp‑up beginning in 2026 (technode.com).
- •The modular “Land Aircraft Carrier” has already garnered thousands of preorders (over 7,000) and completed public trial flights, with mass production preparations underway (apnews.com).
- •Xpeng is also preparing mass production of its IRON humanoid robot in Q4 2026, targeting deployment in commercial settings like stores and showrooms (livescience.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about China's Xpeng expects full-scale delivery of 'flying' cars in 2027
1When will Xpeng begin full-scale delivery of flying cars?
Xpeng expects to start full-scale delivery of flying cars in 2027.
2What other innovation is Xpeng planning besides flying cars?
Xpeng plans to mass-produce robots in the fourth quarter of this year.
3Where is Xpeng based?
Xpeng is a Chinese electric car manufacturer headquartered in China.
4Will Xpeng work with external partners on these projects?
Yes, Xpeng plans to expand significantly with external partners next year.
