Two electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles from Chinese manufacturer Xpeng AeroHT collided mid-air during a rehearsal for the Changchun Air Show in China. The accident occurred on Tuesday (16) and left at least one passenger injured.
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According to witnesses, the aircraft were performing a formation flight when they collided due to “insufficient spacing.” One of the vehicles managed to land, while the other sustained structural damage and caught fire upon hitting the ground.
The injured passenger was taken to a local hospital, but their condition is not life-threatening.
The flying car from Xpeng
The model involved in the accident is a passenger eVTOL valued at around US$ 280,940. The vehicle is capable of flying between 300 and 500 meters in altitude and is part of Xpeng AeroHT’s plans to launch mass-produced flying cars as early as 2026.
Company response
Xpeng confirmed the incident and stated that “all safety measures were immediately taken.” An investigation has been opened to determine the exact causes of the collision.
The case raises new questions about the safety of eVTOLs and the future of urban air mobility in China and worldwide.
Source and images: 36kr | carnewschina | Xpeng. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
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