China broke ground on Monday on its first manufacturing plant to mass-produce flying cars, according to Chinese media reports. The company responsible for the project is Xpeng Aeroht, a subsidiary of electric vehicle manufacturer Xpenh.
Spanning 18 hectares in Guangzhou, South China, the plant will focus initially on producing the “Land Aircraft Carrier,” a hybrid vehicle that integrates both terrestrial and aerial functionality.
According to Xpeng Aeroht, this is the first-ever assembly line dedicated to the mass production of flying cars anywhere in the world. The company has set an ambitious goal to produce 10,000 units annually as demand for advanced urban mobility solutions grows.
The Land Aircraft Carrier made headlines in September with its first successful manned test flight, and Xpeng Aeroht founder Zhao Deli said that presales are expected to start by year’s end.
China’s flying car ambitions are tied to a broader national effort to expand its “low-altitude economy,” a sector that involves commercial and economic activities in airspace under 1,000 meters. The market includes drones and flying vehicles.
Guangzhou, one of China’s largest tech hub cities, is at the forefront of the effort. The city’s Huangpu district is already home to over 50 companies focused on developing low-altitude technology and infrastructure.
The expansion of the sector aligns with China’s broader economic goals, as Beijing plans to foster an ecosystem of more than 5,000 companies in the low-altitude economy by 2027.