China Designates eVTOL Flying Cars as Strategic Industry in New Five-Year Plan
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China has designated the low-altitude economy, centered on eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, or "flying cars"), as a strategic pillar industry in its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). Manufacturing has already begun, with a smart base in Guangzhou producing multi-rotor flying cars (100-unit annual capacity) and a six-seat pure-electric model being developed in Chengdu. The article draws parallels between China's approach to flying cars and its earlier successful push into electric vehicles.
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bskyChina Designates eVTOL Flying Cars as Strategic Industry in New Five-Year Planthechinaacademy.orgKey quotes
· 3 pulledAs part of China's 15th Five-Year Plan for 2026 to 2030, the low-altitude economy has been officially designated a strategic pillar industry.
In Guangzhou, a smart manufacturing base combining automotive efficiency with aviation standards has begun operations— with an annual design capacity of 100 units, producing a multi-rotor flying car capable of vertical take-off and landing.
In China, flying cars are quietly following in the footsteps of EVs in transforming the transportation landscape.
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