China Just Lapped the West in Automotive Innovation
At the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show
Chinese automakers unveiled flying cars, 6-wheeled air modules, and AI-powered smart ecosystems.
While, BMW, Mercedes, and Ford are still stuck on minor EV updates. A🧵
1/ XPeng AeroHT – Land Aircraft Carrier
- Electric SUV + detachable flying pod
- Dual-mode: road + low-altitude air
- 3,000+ pre-orders
- Mass production in 2026
A six-wheeled hybrid between a car and a personal aircraft. The most talked-about vehicle at the show.
2/ Hongqi Tianyan No.1
- China’s first luxury flying car
- Designed for high-net-worth individuals
- Aviation-grade materials + premium interior
Positioned to rival Bentley and Rolls-Royce
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3/ GAC GOVY AirJet
- Newly launched low-altitude flying car brand
- 200 km range (400 km roadmap with solid-state battery)
- Integrated with smart home & city systems
GAC aims to lead “sky mobility as a service” by 2030.
4/ XPeng X2 (Latest Gen)
- 2-seat eVTOL
- Autonomous flight demoed in Dubai and Guangzhou
- Silent, lightweight, and made for urban air taxis
XPeng isn’t betting on one flying platform, they’re building an entire fleet.
5/ NIO ET9
- Full-size electric sedan
- 4D cockpit: seats and cabin move in sync with audio/video
- First production vehicle with central computing + lidar fusion
Nio is fusing cinema, comfort, and autonomy in one luxury platform.
6/ ROX 01
- Rugged off-road EV
- Tailgate transforms into a kitchen with a hot pot station
- Designed for remote travel, social cooking, and digital nomads
Call it Tesla Cybertruck meets Iron Chef.
7/ Zeekr 9X Grand, the flagship luxury SUV
China's Answer To The Range Rover
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