Greetings from Las Vegas. I spent a few hours wandering the CES floor and stumbled upon something extraordinary in North Hall: the Land Aircraft Carrier by XPeng AeroHT, a subsidiary of XPeng Motors.
This futuristic marvel combines an off-road-capable, six-wheeled electric van with a detachable electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft neatly folded into the rear compartment.
Priced under $300,000, the Land Aircraft Carrier has already secured more than 3,000 pre-orders, with deliveries set to begin in 2026. Buyers? Think thrill-seekers with deep pockets and emergency service agencies exploring next-gen capabilities. While regulatory hurdles may slow its rollout in Western markets, if you're looking for a flying car you can drive around in an oversized SUV, this is for you!
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About Shelly Palmer
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with technology, media and marketing. Named he covers tech and business for , is a regular commentator on CNN and writes a popular . He's a , and the creator of the popular, free online course, . Follow or visit .
