As 2025 approaches, a number of companies have made notable progress in manufacturing automobiles that can rival airplanes in terms of speed and capability.
At CES 2025, China unveiled a Land Aircraft Carrier from XPENG. This Land Aircraft Carrier was introduced by XPENG AeroHT, the biggest flying car company in Asia.
This creative vehicle integrates a six-rotor human-carrying drone with a six-wheeled electric van. The drone has both ground mobility and aerial capabilities, and it can be launched from the back of the car. With a price range of $200,000 to $300,000, it has already received about 3,000 orders, mostly from thrill-seekers and emergency services professionals.
BYD’s Yangwang U9 is a completely self-sufficient supercar that can jump over obstacles and potholes up to 20 feet deep without the need for a driver. It has a top speed of about 243.54 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.36 seconds. The reason for this outstanding performance is BYD’s “DiSus’ intelligent suspension system.”
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Lucid Air Sapphire: The opulent electric sedan that sets new standards in the automotive industry was unveiled by Lucid Motors in 2025. The Sapphire can reach a top speed of 205 mph and go from 0 to 60 mph in just 1.9 seconds thanks to its three AC synchronous motors, which generate 1,234 horsepower in total. Along with cutting-edge features like a 34-inch widescreen display for driver and vehicle controls, it has an amazing 427-mile range.
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Alef Model A: One of the first flying car variants to be granted Special Airworthiness Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration in the United States was the Alef Model A. An important step toward bringing flying cars to consumers is this certification.
These developments demonstrate how fast automotive and aeronautical engineering are growing, bringing cars closer to reaching airplane-like speeds and capabilities.
