THE FIRST FLYING CAR IS SET TO LAUNCH IN 2025
The first flying car release date is finally on the calendar: California startup Alef Aeronautics has started production of the Alef Model A, a road-legal vehicle that drives like a compact car and takes off vertically like a helicopter, with the first deliveries reserved for early backers. Priced from around $300,000, the Model A blends eight electric propellers, a rotating carbon-fiber body and standard-parking-space dimensions into the closest thing yet to a true flying car for sale.
When is the flying car coming out?
The Alef Model A was unveiled to large crowds at the MWC tech show in Barcelona, where its futuristic, UFO-like design drew constant attention. Alef Aeronautics, founded by Jim Dukhovny, has developed the vehicle since a concept sketch on a coffee shop napkin in 2015. The company began low-volume production in California, with consumer deliveries following for the first wave of reservation holders. For anyone tracking when flying cars are coming out, the Model A is the first model to move from concept to a confirmed build, according to Alef Aeronautics.
How much does the flying car cost in 2025?
As for availability and pricing, the Model A is poised for an ambitious rollout. Alef targets mass production that could eventually make the cost of owning one comparable to a compact car, although early adopters pay $300,000 per unit. The design and manufacturing are currently focused on low-volume, custom orders hand-built in California, which reflects the initially high price tag. Alef has received a strong influx of interest, with thousands of pre-orders already placed following its showcase, a clear signal of demand at the current flying car 2025 price.
What can the Alef Model A actually do?
The flying car blends driving and flying in one body. It features eight electrically powered propellers and individual motors for each of its four tires. The lightweight carbon-fiber body can rotate 90 degrees after takeoff to transition from vertical lift to forward flight, resembling a biplane in the air. On the road the Model A travels roughly 200 miles, and in flight it covers about 110 miles, providing a flexible solution for both city travel and longer rural commutes. Independent coverage on eVTOL.news tracks the same vertical-takeoff approach across the wider personal aviation field.
Are flying cars real, and can you buy one now?
Yes. The Model A is designed to fit comfortably into standard parking spaces and garages, and Alef claims only 15 minutes are required to learn its operation. Beyond personal use, the vehicle could transform emergency services and urban commuting, and may soon be a common sight in both the skies and on the streets of tomorrow's cities. If you want to explore aircraft you can actually order today, browse our Air collection of flying cars, eVTOL and ultralight aircraft, including the XPENG X2 eVTOL flying car, the Ehang AAV autonomous passenger drone and the Centauri Valkyrie private aircraft.
The takeaway on the first flying car
The Alef Model A turns the flying car from science fiction into a vehicle with a production line and a delivery queue. For collectors who want to own the future of personal mobility, explore the full Air collection at TheArsenale and secure a flying machine before the skies get crowded.
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