Roadable aircraft: flying cars you can also drive
The 7 vehicles we track that drive on roads and fly: what each costs, how far it has got and the takeoff it needs. Checked October 17, 2026.
Three of the seven are designed to take off vertically (XPeng Aridge Land Aircraft Carrier, Alef Model A and ASKA A5); the others need a runway or airstrip. Four take pre-orders, but none is being delivered to customers yet. The AeroMobil 4.0 is grounded.
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XPeng Aridge Land Aircraft Carrier
Under ~$300k (¥2M)
PAL-V Liberty
$336k–$562k
Alef Model A
$299,999
Samson Sky Switchblade
From ~$200k (kit)
AeroMobil 4.0
No current price
ASKA A5
$789,000
Klein Vision AirCar
$800k–$1.2M (est.)Compare price, takeoff and license
| Vehicle | Price | Status | Takeoff | License (US) | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XPeng Aridge Land Aircraft Carrier | Under ~$300k (¥2M) | Certifying | Vertical | Not settled | First handovers in China promised for late 2026; Reuters reports full-scale deliveries in 2027 |
| PAL-V Liberty | $336k–$562k | Certifying | Short runway | Pilot certificate | First deliveries expected |
| Alef Model A | $299,999 | Testing | Vertical | Not settled | First cars to a few early buyers by end of 2026 |
| ASKA A5 | $789,000 | Testing | Vertical | Not settled | Deliveries expected by 2028 |
| Klein Vision AirCar | $800k–$1.2M (est.) | Testing | Runway | Pilot certificate | Early-2026 deliveries were promised; none confirmed |
| Samson Sky Switchblade | From ~$200k (kit) | Prototype | Runway | Pilot certificate | Assembly line due to open in summer 2027 |
| AeroMobil 4.0 | No current price | Grounded | Runway | Pilot certificate | Program stopped in 2023 |
Questions people ask
What is a roadable aircraft?
A roadable aircraft, usually called a flying car, is a vehicle that can be registered to drive on public roads and also flies. Most fold or stow their wings or rotor to drive and need a runway to take off; the XPeng Aridge Land Aircraft Carrier, Alef Model A and ASKA A5 are designed to take off vertically.
How much does a roadable aircraft cost?
Stated prices run from about $200,000 for the Samson Sky Switchblade as a kit to $1.2 million for the Klein Vision AirCar (company estimate). Taxes, training and insurance are extra.
Can you buy a roadable aircraft today?
You can reserve one: the XPeng Aridge Land Aircraft Carrier, Alef Model A, ASKA A5 and Samson Sky Switchblade take pre-orders or deposits. None is being delivered to customers yet; the earliest promised deliveries are in 2026, from the XPeng Aridge Land Aircraft Carrier and Alef Model A. Dates in this industry have slipped repeatedly.
Do you need a pilot's license to fly a roadable aircraft?
In most cases, yes. In the US the PAL-V Liberty, Klein Vision AirCar, Samson Sky Switchblade and AeroMobil 4.0 need a pilot certificate to fly, and any drive-and-fly car also needs a driver's license on public roads. Rules for the XPeng Aridge Land Aircraft Carrier, Alef Model A and ASKA A5 aren't settled yet; each model's page has the details.
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