Meet the Revolutionary Six-Wheeled Cybertruck-Inspired Van with Integrated Helicopter Technology

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Get ready to take your daily commute to new heights – literally! Xpeng AeroHT, a subsidiary of Xpeng, one of China’s leading EV makers, has unveiled its Land Aircraft Carrier, a futuristic flying car that’s more than just a concept. The company has already started taking pre-orders, with a planned launch in 2026.

The Land Aircraft Carrier is a two-in-one vehicle that looks like a cross between a Tesla Cybertruck and a VW ID.Buzz. The ground module, which Xpeng calls the “mothership,” has a minimalist design and can seat up to five people. It’s equipped with a six-wheel, three-axle configuration and all-wheel drive, making it capable of handling rough terrain. The mothership can also double as a mobile power station.

But the real magic happens when you fold out the air module, or eVTOL, which uses an 800V silicon carbide high-voltage platform. This small aircraft has a six-axis, six-propellor design that easily folds out and in for flight use or storage. It’s capable of manual and autonomous operation, and its two-person cockpit offers a 270-degree panoramic field of view.

AeroHT claims that the eVTOL is incredibly easy to operate, even for first-time pilots. The company says that first-time pilots can learn to operate the aircraft in just five minutes and be proficient in three hours. We’re not sure about that, but it’s certainly an impressive claim.

The air module can be charged while onboard the mothership, giving it up to six low-altitude flights on a full battery charge and full tank of fuel. Xpeng hasn’t specified how low of an altitude the aircraft must travel or the range of a fully charged/fueled flight.

The Land Aircraft Carrier is expected to hit the market in 2026, with pre-sales starting in Q4 2024. The price tag? A whopping 2 million Chinese yuan, or about $282,000. That’s for two vehicles – one that flies and one that looks apocalypse-ready. But hey, it’s a unique ride that’s sure to turn heads.