DUBAI: A “flying car” built by Chinese electronic vehicle maker Xpeng has made its first public flight in the United Arab Emirates, as the company works to launch the electric plane in international markets.
The X2 is an electric two-seater vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that is lifted by eight propellers – two at each corner of the vehicle.
Monday’s 90-minute unmanned test flight in Dubai was described by its manufacturer as an “important foundation for the next generation of flying cars”.
“We are stepping into the international market step by step,” said Minguan Qiu, general manager of Xpeng Aeroht. “We first chose the city of Dubai because Dubai is the most innovative city in the world.”