Israeli Startup, AIR, Tests $150,000 Electric Flying Car That Takes Two People Above Heavy Traffic

Israeli startup, AIR, completes the first of its $150,000 electric flying car, Air One, that takes two people above heavy traffic.

Air One is an all-electric two-seater aircraft that can goes 177-km (110 miles) or a flight time of one hour on a single charge.

The flagship eVTOL aircraft has speeds of up to 155 miles (250-km) per hour at an altitude of 1,200 feet.

Air One is expected to hit the market at the end of 2024 at a base price of $150,000.

The company has already secured over 260 pre-orders for its flagship eVTOL Air One.

Israeli startup, AIR, has successfully completed the first unmanned flight of its electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Air One, a milestone it said will help it reach the market in the next two years.

Air One, a personal flying car, is an all-electric two-seater aircraft that can fly above traffic jam and go as far as 177-kilometres (110 miles) or a flight time of one hour on a single charge. It has speeds of up to 155 miles (250-km) per hour at an altitude of 1,200 feet.

“AIR’s full-scale AIR ONE prototype, loaded to full capacity of 1100kg (2425lbs), took off and transitioned to its nominal cruising speed,” the company said in a statement.

“AIR’s unique eVTOL for personal use offers an everyday alternative for short distance commuting in the sky,” the company added.

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Air One is expected to hit the market at the end of 2024 at a base price of $150,000. The company has already secured over 260 pre-orders for its flagship eVTOL Air One.

Commenting on the successful flight, the CEO and co-founder of AIR, Rani Plaut said that the next test phase is with someone onboard the two-seater aircraft.

“It is thrilling to have reached this moment in our journey as we strive to build the foundation to make personal air mobility a reality.”

He added :

“AIR is incredibly proud to play a role in the global AAM movement, and we’re looking forward and upward to 2024 when adoption of privately-owned eVTOLs takes flight.”

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