X2 flying car’s first public flight is officially launched, Let’s take a look at the scene together

XPeng is the name of the flying car developed by a Chinese technology and EV manufacturer. The car made history on Monday after it took off at Skydive Dubai in front of a crowd of onlookers. The flight happens to be the flying car’s first-ever world public flight.

The makers say the flying car, which is completely autonomous, will change the future of travel as we know it.

The car had a successful 90-minute test flight, and Dubai hopes to adopt it for commercial flights in the next two years.

Here you go; the first public flight of X2 flying car @XPENG_AEROHT 😀#XPENGAEROHT #XPENGX2 #gitex #GitexGlobal #GITEX2022 #GITEXGLOBAL2022 pic.twitter.com/BAJHBmKVAt

— Paolo Pescatore #NABShow (@paolopescatore) October 10, 2022

According to Dubai’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Omar Abdulaziz Alkhan, “this flying car is a luxury item, and many high net-worth individuals are looking for technology and such luxurious product. Dubai is the place where we have customers.”

This autonomous flying car can reach speeds of 130km/h and can fly for up to 35 minutes.

So, it’s not designed for long-time flights. Instead, it’s been designed with low-altitude city capabilities in mind.

X2 flying car's first public flight is officially launched. Let's take a look at the scene together! #XPENGAEROHT #GITEXGLOBAL #FutureIsNow #FlyingCar pic.twitter.com/5o7JKKFe9f

— XPENG AEROHT (@XPENG_AEROHT) October 11, 2022

Essentially, this car can fly above the traffic in built-up urban areas, cutting hours off your trip.

Xpeng says the X2 will be able to cut a 4.5-hour-long car journey down to only a 20 minutes ride.

The X2, the latest generation of flying cars developed by XPENG AEROHT, is built out of carbon fibre to be ultra lightweight.

The flying car weighs just 560kg and can take off with 760kg. The X2 also emits zero carbon dioxide.

According to SupercarBlondie, the test flight happened at the Dubai World Trade Centre, which currently hosts the GITEX Global 2022.

The Dubai Chamber’s Hassan Al Hashemi said Dubai was the obvious choice for the test flight.

He said, “Dubai has become a magnet and testbed for companies from around the world that bring cutting-edge technologies to the market.”

Specifications Of The XPeng Flying Car

The eVTOL multi-copter flying car will be completely autonomous. 

The car will be able to carry two passengers, reach speeds of 130km/h (81mph) and have a flight time of 35 minutes.

XPeng also says the car will have a cruise altitude of 300-500m (up to 1,640 feet).

The X2 flying car has 8 propellers and 8 electric motors and is powered by batteries. The vehicle is also fitted with a ballistic parachute for safety.