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Xpeng brings its 7,000-order flying car to Germany
Xpeng debuted its Land Aircraft Carrier in Munich, with over 7,000 orders and a factory planned to produce 10,000 units annually.
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Xpeng has brought its Land Aircraft Carrier to Europe, debuting the modular flying vehicle at a launch event in Munich on Wednesday. It is the first time the Chinese automaker has shown the vehicle outside Asia.
The system combines a six-wheeled electric ground vehicle, called the Mothership, with a detachable two-seat eVTOL module stored in the rear. The flying unit uses a carbon-fiber structure and six rotors. Once rolled out and launched from the ground vehicle, it can carry two people through the air.
Xpeng said it has secured more than 7,000 orders, making it the flying-car manufacturer with the most pre-orders globally. The company has also completed a dedicated factory with planned annual capacity of 10,000 units.
Production plans and European approval
Mass production is planned for this year, but initial deliveries will target the Chinese market. A production model certified for European roads and airspace is not yet in sight, and flying the Land Aircraft Carrier in Germany remains years away from regulatory approval.
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Xpeng also used the Munich event to launch the L03, its most affordable electric vehicle. The model can charge to 80% in 20 minutes and is the first Chinese car to ship with proprietary AI driving chips.
The debut forms part of Xpeng’s broader European expansion. Chinese automakers are entering Western markets across several categories at once, including budget EVs, robotaxis, and flying vehicles. In Munich, the Land Aircraft Carrier signals that Chinese manufacturers are competing not only on price, but also on ambition.
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