A RADICAL six-wheeled truck that features a built-in helicopter-like flying machine is set to be released in 2026, according to reports.
Named the Xpeng AeroHT Land Aircraft Carrier, the mighty machine features a built-in modular ‘flying car’.
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Having made its public debut at the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, its manufacturer, Xpeng AeroHT – a subsidiary of the Chinese EV brand Xpeng – revealed it had already received over 3,000 ‘intent orders’.
First announced in January 2024, the vehicle’s aircraft has now completed its initial test flights in China, according to Autocar.
It has also received type certification approval, marking a significant step towards enabling it to conduct public flights.
Xpeng AeroHT co-founder and chief designer Wang Tan said: “This will appeal to multiple customer types.
“There are people who enjoy going off-road, and this vehicle, with its six-wheel set-up and differential lock, offers genuine off-road capability.
“It will also open up a new dimension for people who fly.
“I’m a pilot, and every time I want to fly, I need to go to the airport. If I have my own helicopter, I might also need a trailer.
“It makes everything very inconvenient, but with this, I can take my eVTOL anywhere.”
Full technical details are yet to be confirmed, but the truck will utilise a range-extender powertrain, providing a combined range of approximately 620 miles.
Measuring 5.5 metres in length and 2.0 metres in width, the EV – despite its appearance and advanced capabilities – can even fit in standard parking spaces.
Meanwhile, the flying machine makes extensive use of carbon fibre to reduce weight, and its design was determined by the truck’s dimensions.
Tan added: “We had to prioritise function.
“We needed to ensure it could fold compactly so there was space for passengers in the truck, and there were size limitations to ensure it could fit on the road.”
Naturally, the vehicle remains under development, but the company states it is on track for first deliveries to begin in 2026.
Initially set to launch in China, global interest in the machine is already apparent, according to Tan.
He also disclosed that a safari tour operator is among the companies that have already placed multiple reservations.
While pricing is yet to be confirmed, Tan revealed that the vehicle will cost “less than $300,000”.
