China's flying car revolution: Guangzhou aims for 10,000 units annually VIDEO

Construction has officially commenced on a groundbreaking factory for flying cars in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province in southern China.

This facility, commissioned by XPENG AEROHT—an affiliate of electric vehicle manufacturer XPENG—is heralded as "the world's first mass-production facility for flying cars," Caliber.Az reports citing Chinese media.

The initial phase of the factory will span 18 hectares and is focused on the production of the air module for the modular flying car, known as the "Land Aircraft Carrier." This stage is designed to achieve an annual production capacity of 10,000 units, as stated by the company.

The "Land Aircraft Carrier" successfully completed its manned test flight in September and is set to begin pre-sales by the end of the year, according to Zhao Deli, founder of XPENG AEROHT.

Guangzhou is among an increasing number of Chinese cities keen to harness the potential of the emerging low-altitude economy.

Officials have indicated that the Huangpu District is home to over 50 enterprises engaged in this sector, covering aspects from development to manufacturing and application.

Additionally, Beijing has plans to accommodate more than 5,000 enterprises within the low-altitude economy by 2027, aiming to expand its low-altitude flight scenarios, which include emergency rescue and express delivery services.

By Aghakazim Guliyev