TAKING OFF
Eight flying cars that could soon take to the skies – from lifesaving drone-like helicopter to Batmobile EV fighter jet
Pictures reveal the ultra-futuristic car-planes
EIGHT flying cars could soon take to the skies - from a lifesaving drone-like helicopter to a Batmobile EV fighter jet.
Manufacturing giants have been working on developing flying cars, officially called VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircrafts, for several decades.
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In 2022, Alef Aeronautics launched the first electric version, or eVTOL aircraft - called "Model A".
And now, the world's biggest car brands are jumping on the trend too - with eight airborne cars almost ready to beat the traffic in style.
Xpeng AeroHT eVTOL
Chinese start-up Xpeng AeroHT has already unveiled its very own foldable drone-like helicopter.
The eVTOL is stowed in the boot of a huge car - called the Land Aircraft Carrier.
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The futuristic combo was unveiled at CES 2025 - and pre-orders currently stand at around 3,000.
It's due to go into mass production later this year before coming to customers in 2026.
But it won't come cheap with a price tag somewhere "below $300,000", according to .
Porsche/Boeing eVTOL
Luxury German manufacturer Porsche is also set to throw its hat in the eVTOL ring - with a concept first created back in 2019.
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The prototype, conceived in collaboration with aircraft giant Boeing, looked a lot like the iconic Batmobile - with an all-black carbon-fibre design.
It had space for two passengers - and could even have an auto-pilot function.
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Plus, it featured a rapid-efficiency battery pack and novel, bendable wings.
Neither brand has given an update on the status of the contraption - but punters are hoping it'll still hit the market in the foreseeable future.
The Porsche eVTOL isn't the only Batman-inspired flying car to be unveiled.
French car giant Renault showcased its similar looking Filante Record 2025 last month, described by the carmaker as "a laboratory on wheels".
BMW Skai
Next up is BMW's Skai eVTOL contraption - designed by the brand's Designworks division.
It has an impressive top speed of 118mph - powered by six hydrogen-run electric motors.
US-based manufacturer Alaka'i paired up with Designworks to create the innovate model - which is expected to go for 400 miles at a time.
Skai also has a three-tier safety system - meaning there's no need to panic if one of the motors gives out.
And, as a last resort, it can even deploy its own parachute.
Honda's hybrid eVTOL
With its ever-developing eVTOL model, the Japanese heavyweight hopes to cut down travel times from five hours on the road to 2.5 hours in the sky.
Its concept - designed to emulate an F1-style experience in the air - has 10 rotors and can do around 250 miles.
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Toyota Joby eVTOL
The Toyota Joby, which has already undergone extensive checking, reaches a whopping airspeed of 250mph.
The Japanese brand has poured almost a billion pounds into the project - and has now set its sights on increasing the Joby's vertical capability to 10,000ft.
At Stage Four of certification, this one could be taking the skies sometime soon.
Hyundai's Supernal S-A2
Hyundai's design supremo Luc Donckerwolke has described this invention as "the true representation of auto meets aero".
It has eight motors and an aerodynamic V-tail - and can cruise at 120mph for 40 miles.
And despite its powerhouse credentials, the brand claims it'll be as quiet as a dishwasher.
Archer's Midnight
The Midnight is an all-electric eVTOL created by Archer Aviation in collaboration with manufacturer Stellantis.
The company aims to produce two vehicles per month, starting soon - increasing to two a day by 2030.
It has been designed with the aim of taking punters short distances, such as across cities - with the battery only lasting around 100 miles.
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Suzuki SkyDrive
Finally, Suzuki's two-passenger SkyDrive is set to debut in Osaka, Japan later this year.
It features 12 motors and can do about 25 miles so far, with a top speed of 62mph.
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