Gu said in an interview that the company is preparing for volume production of its flying-car programme next year, marking one of the most ambitious timelines yet announced by a Chinese automaker entering the emerging urban air mobility sector. The Guangzhou-based firm, listed in Hong Kong under ticker 9868.

HK, has positioned itself among a growing group of technology-driven manufacturers seeking to diversify beyond conventional electric vehicles.In addition to its aviation-related plans, Gu said Xpeng intends to begin mass production of robots in the fourth quarter of 2026.

The company is also planning to scale up development through partnerships with external collaborators next year, signalling an expansion of its industrial ecosystem beyond in-house manufacturing.Xpeng has increasingly focused on integrating artificial intelligence, automation and advanced hardware systems across its product lines as competition intensifies in China’s electric vehicle market.

The company has not yet disclosed detailed technical specifications or commercial pricing for its flying-car programme.The announcements come as Chinese technology and automotive groups continue to invest in next-generation mobility platforms, including autonomous systems and aerial transport concepts, despite regulatory and infrastructure challenges that remain unresolved in most major markets.

Brian Gu did not provide further details on production volumes, certification timelines or target markets for the flying vehicles, which remain at an early commercialisation stage globally.

Xpeng said separately that its robotics programme will be developed alongside external partners, reflecting a broader strategy to expand its industrial and technology footprint beyond passenger vehicles.

The proposed investments will target urban development, electric mobility, renewable energy and public infrastructure, according to the agreement. The initiative is expected to support the creation of tens of thousands of jobs over the next three to five years, although timelines for capital deployment were not disclosed.

As part of the plan, Vingroup is evaluating the development of integrated townships spanning about 1,000 hectares near Mumbai, with a projected investment of roughly $5 billion.

In the electric mobility segment, the group aims to deploy a fleet of 60,000 electric taxis, representing an additional investment of around $1.5 billion.The move builds on Vingroup’s growing presence in India, where its electric vehicle unit VinFast already operates a manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu and has announced plans for a $3 billion ecosystem in Telangana.

Maharashtra accounts for approximately 14% of India’s gross domestic product and hosts a strong automotive manufacturing base, including major domestic players such as Mahindra and Mahindra and Tata Motors.