XPENG AEROHT has commenced construction on a flying car manufacturing base in Guangzhou, China, marking the first facility globally to apply advanced assembly line processes for large-scale flying car production. This cutting-edge plant is dedicated to producing the air module of the Modular Flying Car “Land Aircraft Carrier”, and is designed with a projected annual capacity of 10,000 units.

Situated in the Guangzhou Development District and constructed by China Construction Fourth Engineering Bureau, the facility spans an initial footprint of approximately 180,000 square meters and incorporates 4 major workshops: Composites Shop, Joint Shop, Painting Shop, Assembly Shop, and other supporting infrastructure. The manufacturing base will draw on the high-precision demands of the aviation sector while leveraging the efficiency of automotive mass production. This combined expertise aims to improve quality consistency, reduce production costs, and significantly shorten delivery timelines, fostering integration between the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry and the low-altitude economy.

During the groundbreaking ceremony, XPENG AEROHT Founder Zhao Deli commented, “This manufacturing base adheres to the principles of exquisite, intelligence, and green, establishing a global benchmark for flying car production.” Zhao added that the company is dedicated not only to in-house development of core technologies but also to manufacturing key components within the facility, ensuring rigorous quality control, cost efficiency, and maximized customer value.

The factory design integrates workshops and centralized logistics in a streamlined, compact layout, reducing waste in storage and transportation while enhancing production efficiency. XPENG AEROHT will employ a comprehensive traceability system that ensures compliance with strict aviation safety standards, tracking each component from the supply chain to final assembly. Additionally, the plant will implement solar power generation across its facilities, employ energy-saving equipment in high-energy areas, and utilize a digital energy management system for real-time monitoring, significantly lowering its carbon footprint.

“This establishment of the world’s first mass production facility for flying cars is a milestone not only for XPENG AEROHT but also for the Guangzhou Development District’s advancement in the low-altitude economy sector”, said Shao Jingbo, Deputy Director of the Guangzhou Development District Administrative Committee. “We look forward to collaborating with XPENG AEROHT to drive the flying car industry forward, reaching new heights and expanding the industry’s impact on national economic growth.”

Recently, XPENG AEROHT completed the inaugural manned test flight of the “Land Aircraft Carrier” air module. The modular flying car is scheduled for its global public flight debut at the China Airshow on November 12, with pre-sales beginning by year-end.