Xpeng targets 2027 flying-car rollout as robotics push accelerates
Beijing– Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng expects full-scale delivery of its “flying cars” in 2027, its president Brian Gu said on Thursday, as the company moves to expand into aerial mobility and robotics alongside its core automotive business.
Gu said in an interview that the company is preparing for volume production of its flying-car programme next year, marking one of the most ambitious timelines yet announced by a Chinese automaker entering the emerging urban air mobility sector. The Guangzhou-based firm, listed in Hong Kong under ticker 9868.
HK, has positioned itself among a growing group of technology-driven manufacturers seeking to diversify beyond conventional electric vehicles.In addition to its aviation-related plans, Gu said Xpeng intends to begin mass production of robots in the fourth quarter of 2026.
The company is also planning to scale up development through partnerships with external collaborators next year, signalling an expansion of its industrial ecosystem beyond in-house manufacturing.Xpeng has increasingly focused on integrating artificial intelligence, automation and advanced hardware systems across its product lines as competition intensifies in China’s electric vehicle market.
The company has not yet disclosed detailed technical specifications or commercial pricing for its flying-car programme.The announcements come as Chinese technology and automotive groups continue to invest in next-generation mobility platforms, including autonomous systems and aerial transport concepts, despite regulatory and infrastructure challenges that remain unresolved in most major markets.
Brian Gu did not provide further details on production volumes, certification timelines or target markets for the flying vehicles, which remain at an early commercialisation stage globally.
Xpeng said separately that its robotics programme will be developed alongside external partners, reflecting a broader strategy to expand its industrial and technology footprint beyond passenger vehicles.
