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Alef's Flying Car Dares Tesla: A Sky-High Rivalry?
16 Oct
Summary
- Alef's electric flying car completed its 1,000th test flight.
- Tesla's new Roadster demonstrated mid-air flips and stunts.
- Alef's Model A starts at $299,999, with deliveries by year-end.
Alef Aeronautics recently celebrated its 1,000th test flight with a video featuring its electric flying car soaring over a Tesla Roadster. This demonstration occurred on the same day Tesla unveiled its next-generation Roadster, which performed impressive aerial stunts using SpaceX-developed cold-gas thrusters.
The Alef Model A, founded in 2015, is designed as a road-legal car with vertical takeoff capabilities, distinct from Tesla's Roadster's brief, thruster-assisted flights. Alef received a special airworthiness certificate from the FAA in 2023, marking it as the 'first true flying car' recognized by the U.S. government.
With over 3,600 preorders totaling approximately $1 billion, the Model A is priced at $299,999. Alef expects to deliver initial vehicles to select customers by the end of this year for real-world testing, with mass production slated for 2027. Tesla's Roadster production is tentatively scheduled for 2028.
