Solid-state batteries identified as key to flying car success

Global flying car industry players have expressed full confidence in solid-state batteries, which are regarded as the key technology for determining the future success of flying cars. According to reports from CarnewsChina, the development of solid-state batteries represents a transformative solution to the challenges currently facing the industry regarding mass production requirements.

Su Qingpeng, the founder and CEO of GAC Govy, stated in an interview reported by the Chinese media outlet Yiciti that solid-state batteries are a vital pathway to achieving flying cars that are safe, efficient, and capable of large-scale commercial operation. The company’s flagship product, the Govy AirCab, has entered a critical phase, with its official production line scheduled to commence in May 2026. The company also aims to complete flight feasibility verification and obtain Type Certification (TC) by the end of this year.

Despite optimism regarding the industry’s future, Su cautioned that the scaling of flying car production will not occur as rapidly as that of conventional electric vehicles. He noted that every unit must undergo a series of safety tests, manufacturing validations, and aviation certifications that are far more complex than those for standard automobiles. While electric vehicle growth accelerates once market share surpasses 7 per cent, Su estimates that flying cars could reach a mature business cycle before 2030.

Furthermore, he identified 2027 as the starting point for the commercialisation of manned eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft. This target is supported by increasing investment and the involvement of local governments in China in developing the low-altitude economy. GAC Govy is a low-altitude mobility company developed by GAC Group, currently focused on developing eVTOL technology.