XPeng Flying Car Prototype X2 Showcases Future Urban Air Mobility at KLIMS

The XPeng Flying Car Prototype X2 is currently being showcased at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), highlighting the latest developments in electric aviation and urban air mobility. Developed by XPeng AeroHT, the aviation division of the Chinese automaker that has since been renamed Aridge, the X2 represents the company's fifth-generation flying car platform. The vehicle serves as a demonstration of advanced flight technologies and reflects the growing ambitions of aerial transportation systems emerging from China.

The X2 features a fully enclosed cockpit with a minimalist teardrop-inspired design and a lightweight carbon-fibre structure. Designed to accommodate two occupants, the aircraft is powered entirely by electricity and utilizes an octocopter configuration. Four structural arms support a total of eight electric motors and counter-rotating propellers, providing the lift and stability required for vertical flight operations. The design focuses on efficiency, safety, and the practical application of electric propulsion technologies for future aerial mobility solutions.

Power is supplied through four lithium-ion battery packs that enable approximately 35 minutes of flight time. The aircraft is capable of reaching speeds of up to 130 km/h while operating at cruising altitudes ranging between 300 and 500 metres. The X2 achieved its first public flight demonstration in Dubai during 2022, followed by additional test flights and technology demonstrations conducted across China. These demonstrations validated several key systems required for future commercial aerial vehicles.

Although the X2 was never intended for customer sales, it played an important role as a technology demonstrator and engineering platform. The aircraft was primarily used to develop and validate flight control software, autonomous capabilities, and electric propulsion systems. Insights gained from the X2 program have contributed significantly to the development of future commercial flying vehicles that Aridge plans to introduce to the market.

One of the most notable projects emerging from this development path is the Land Aircraft Carrier. This concept combines a six-wheeled ground vehicle with a fully electric two-seat eVTOL aircraft integrated into its structure. When aerial transportation is required, the aircraft deploys from the rear section of the carrier vehicle and unfolds six flight arms, each equipped with an electric motor and propeller system, enabling vertical take-off and landing capabilities.

According to Aridge, the aircraft component of the Land Aircraft Carrier offers approximately 30 minutes of flight endurance. Charging support is provided by the carrier vehicle itself, which operates as a range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) featuring an 800-volt architecture and an onboard petrol generator. Beyond this platform, the company is also developing the A868, a full tilt-rotor flying car designed for long-range and high-speed operation, targeting travel distances exceeding 500 kilometres and speeds of up to 360 km/h.

In October 2024, Aridge commenced construction of its dedicated flying car manufacturing facility in Huangpu, Guangzhou. The project progressed rapidly and was completed in September 2025. The facility is expected to support the production ramp-up of the Land Aircraft Carrier, with manufacturing scheduled to begin during the current year. Customer deliveries are planned to follow shortly afterward, marking an important milestone in the commercialization of advanced aerial mobility technologies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the XPeng X2 flying car prototype?
The XPeng X2 is a fully electric two-seat flying car prototype developed by XPeng AeroHT, now known as Aridge, to demonstrate advanced aerial mobility technologies. It features an enclosed cockpit, carbon-fibre construction, octocopter configuration, autonomous flight capabilities, and electric propulsion systems. The vehicle was created as a technology validation platform rather than a commercial product. Knowledge gained from its testing program is being applied to future commercial flying vehicles, including the Land Aircraft Carrier and other advanced eVTOL platforms under development.

What is the Land Aircraft Carrier developed by Aridge?
The Land Aircraft Carrier is a hybrid mobility concept that integrates a two-seat electric eVTOL aircraft within a six-wheeled ground vehicle platform. The aircraft can deploy from the rear section of the carrier and unfold its flight arms for vertical take-off and landing operations. The carrier functions as a range-extended electric vehicle equipped with an 800-volt system and petrol generator, allowing it to recharge the aircraft. Production is planned following the completion of Aridge’s dedicated manufacturing facility in Guangzhou.