Source: Supercar Blondie
Date: Jun 10, 2024
Source Author: Claire Reid (June 10 2024) Edited by Tom Wood (June 12 2024)
Summary: When it comes to flying cars concepts and startups flying cars, once the domain of science fiction, are on the brink of becoming a reality. Several companies are developing models expected to launch in the near future, some as early as 2025. These innovative vehicles range in design from mini-helicopters to futuristic cars, and many are already accepting pre-orders. This article highlights some of the most promising models.
Flying Cars Concepts and Startups
Samson Sky Switchblade
- Company: Samson Sky
- Description: Touted as the world’s first flying sports car, the Switchblade is a three-wheel, street-legal vehicle that transforms into an aircraft.
- Key Points:
- Street-legal and can drive like a normal car.
- Converts to an aircraft in under three minutes.
- Flies up to 200 mph and 13,000 feet.
- Requires a pilot’s license.
- Powered by a 1.0-liter engine with 190 horsepower.
- Successfully completed its first test flight in November last year.
XPeng X2
- Company: XPeng
- Description: Known as the world’s first flying car, the XPeng X2 features a futuristic design with eight battery-powered propellers.
- Key Points:
- Flies for 35 minutes on a single charge at a maximum speed of 80 mph.
- Produces no carbon emissions.
- Enclosed cockpit with a minimalist, teardrop design.
- Legal to fly; recently spotted in Shenzhen, China.
XPeng Aeroht
- Company: XPeng
- Description: This model resembles a conventional car and addresses traffic problems by offering the ability to fly.
- Key Points:
- Designed to reduce time spent in traffic.
- Converts from car mode to an eVTOL with tucked-away flying appendages.
- Capable of vertical take-off and landing.
- Expected to be available by late 2025 or early 2026.
Subaru Air Mobility
- Company: Subaru
- Description: This concept looks like a giant drone with a flat, C-shaped body, and features six propellers and a central driver cabin.
- Key Points:
- Emphasizes the future of mobility with advanced electrification and automation technologies.
- Engineers from Subaru’s aerospace and automotive divisions are collaborating on flight demonstrations.
- No specific release date yet.
Doroni H1
- Company: Doroni Aerospace
- Description: An all-electric vehicle resembling a super-sized drone, the Doroni H1 can be piloted with a regular driver’s license.
- Key Points:
- Semi-autonomous and fits inside a regular garage.
- Top speed of 120 mph and a range of 60 miles.
- Offers around 40 minutes of flight time on a 25-minute charge.
- Scheduled for release in 2026.
As the development of flying cars accelerates, these pioneering designs suggest that the future of personal transportation might soon take to the skies.
