Xpeng X2: A Chinese Flying Vehicle in the Dubai Sky

The XPeng X2 has successfully completed its first public flight.

Known for its electric cars, the Chinese manufacturer XPeng is also working on flying devices. It has a subsidiary dedicated to this activity: XPeng Aeroht. This company organized the first public flight of its X2, an electric-powered flying car, a few days ago. Held in Dubai, the event took place smoothly, in front of more than 150 people.

To successfully carry out this project, XPeng relied on the support of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. The Chinese company also worked closely with Dubai’s Civil Aviation Authority, which gave its approval after evaluating several criteria. XPeng Aeroht claims to be the first company to meet the requirements of Dubai authorities for this type of vehicle.

A mode of autonomous driving

Capable of accommodating two people, the XPeng X2 is more or less inspired by the P7, an electric sedan marketed by XPeng. It weighs only 560 kilograms empty, thanks in part to its carbon structure. According to the Chinese company, the vehicle can reach a speed of 130 km/h. It could also take off, fly, and land entirely autonomously.

The XPeng X2 was designed for short low-altitude trips. For example, it could be used for sightseeing flights or medical transport operations.

This vehicle is more aligned with the eVTOL family than with traditional flying cars. Projects in this category have been flourishing over the years, but none have actually moved beyond the experimental stage so far.

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