Test Drive
Yes—2025 is shaping up to be the year flying car hybrids begin to leave the realm of sci-fi and enter early real-world deployment, though public test drives are still limited. Several companies are actively developing and showcasing roadable aircraft and eVTOL hybrids that blend highway driving with aerial mobility.
Hybrid Flying Vehicles in 2025
•XPENG AeroHT’s “Land Aircraft Carrier” -- This futuristic six-wheeled van houses a two-seater quadcopter that deploys from the rear. It’s designed for both highway driving and short-range urban flights. XPENG has begun building “flying camps” with takeoff platforms in China, and over 3,000 units have been preordered at around $275,000.
•Alef Aeronautics Model A -- A fully electric flying car certified for road and air use. It’s designed to drive like a regular car and take off vertically. Alef has received over 2,800 preorders, and the vehicle is expected to be available in limited release soon.
•Joby Aviation S4 -- While not a hybrid car, Joby’s eVTOL aircraft is piloted and undergoing test flights in major cities. It’s part of the broader urban air mobility push, with plans for flying taxi services.
•Urban Aeronautics CityHawk -- A hydrogen-powered VTOL vehicle aimed at medical transport and urban commuting. It’s still in testing but represents a different approach to hybrid aerial mobility.
Can You Test Drive One?
•Not quite yet for the general public. Most models are still in prototype or early production phases, with regulatory hurdles and infrastructure (like vertiports) being built out.
•XPENG and Alef are closest to offering consumer-ready vehicles, but current access is limited to investors, early adopters, or demonstration events.
The Road Ahead
Urban air mobility is transitioning from concept to reality, with cities planning for airborne corridors and miniature airports. The dream of a highway-to-sky hybrid vehicle is no longer far-fetched—it’s a matter of infrastructure, certification, and affordability.
[Sources: ScienceandSpaceNews.com, WebProNews.com, and ScienceNewsToday.org. Also, "Will 2025 be the Year Flying Cars Take Off?" by Nik Berg at Hagerty.com; and "Flying Cars: How Close Are We in 2025?" by Eirwen Williams at LeftLaneNews.com]
Test Drive
Yes—2025 is shaping up to be the year flying car hybrids begin to leave the realm of sci-fi and enter early real-world deployment, though public test drives are still limited. Several companies are actively developing and showcasing roadable aircraft and eVTOL hybrids that blend highway driving with aerial mobility.
Hybrid Flying Vehicles in 2025
•XPENG AeroHT’s “Land Aircraft Carrier” -- This futuristic six-wheeled van houses a two-seater quadcopter that deploys from the rear. It’s designed for both highway driving and short-range urban flights. XPENG has begun building “flying camps” with takeoff platforms in China, and over 3,000 units have been preordered at around $275,000.
•Alef Aeronautics Model A -- A fully electric flying car certified for road and air use. It’s designed to drive like a regular car and take off vertically. Alef has received over 2,800 preorders, and the vehicle is expected to be available in limited release soon.
•Joby Aviation S4 -- While not a hybrid car, Joby’s eVTOL aircraft is piloted and undergoing test flights in major cities. It’s part of the broader urban air mobility push, with plans for flying taxi services.
•Urban Aeronautics CityHawk -- A hydrogen-powered VTOL vehicle aimed at medical transport and urban commuting. It’s still in testing but represents a different approach to hybrid aerial mobility.
Can You Test Drive One?
•Not quite yet for the general public. Most models are still in prototype or early production phases, with regulatory hurdles and infrastructure (like vertiports) being built out.
•XPENG and Alef are closest to offering consumer-ready vehicles, but current access is limited to investors, early adopters, or demonstration events.
The Road Ahead
Urban air mobility is transitioning from concept to reality, with cities planning for airborne corridors and miniature airports. The dream of a highway-to-sky hybrid vehicle is no longer far-fetched—it’s a matter of infrastructure, certification, and affordability.
[Sources: ScienceandSpaceNews.com, WebProNews.com, and ScienceNewsToday.org. Also, "Will 2025 be the Year Flying Cars Take Off?" by Nik Berg at Hagerty.com; and "Flying Cars: How Close Are We in 2025?" by Eirwen Williams at LeftLaneNews.com]