A British company, Yasa, has conjured an electric motor weighing less than a dachshund but packing 738 horsepower. Is it witchcraft? No, just brilliant engineering that promises to make future electric supercars - and maybe even normal ones - impossibly light and fast.
Meet the Bestune Pony, an electric car so adorable and cheap ($4,800!) it makes you want to squeal. It has 42 horsepower and comes in pink. Naturally, you can't buy it in the US. Here's why I'm dreaming about it anyway.
Honda N-One e: is a tiny electric kei car with 63 horsepower and a big secret: it can power your house. It’s a rolling power bank with the face of a friendly robot and go-faster stripes. Slow and small, but charmingly sensible.
The iconic Pink Cadillac, a symbol of lipstick and leadership, is getting an electric makeover! Mary Kay's top sellers are trading gas for glam with the new Cadillac OPTIQ. It’s got 300 silent ponies and enough pink pearl paint to make Barbie jealous.
GM's designers in sunny California have created a glorious and wild electric Corvette C10 concept that looks more like a spaceship than a car. The V8 is gone, replaced by a clever T-shaped battery that keeps you glued to the road.
The legendary Italian brand that gave us the Stratos and Delta Integrale has returned with the Ypsilon HF, a 280-hp electric hot hatch. Torsen differential, beefed-up suspension, and that iconic galloping elephant on the badge - Lancia is back!
Fiat's new Topolino Vilebrequin is the cutest existential crisis on four wheels. It's a beachy, turtle-print electric go-kart for the French Riviera, with a top speed not worth mentioning. It’s slow, it’s silly, and I'm obsessed. This tiny EV revolution is adorable.
Faraday Future is back, with an electric minivan that has a giant emoji screen for a face. The catch? This "all-American" EV is shipped in pieces from China to California to be bolted together in a bizarre story of global economics.
Ford built the electric Bronco of our dreams. It's got massive batteries, incredible range, and two flavors: pure EV or one with its own power station. Just one problem… It's built in China, for China. So close, and yet so far.
The Electric Range Rover is here, and it’s... a Range Rover. Shocking, I know. With 542 hp, a massive 118 kWh battery, and the aerodynamic profile of a garden shed, it promises 300 miles of range (if you drive downhill with a tailwind). It's still a magnificent, go-anywhere luxury barge, just one that whispers instead of rumbles. For $200,000, you get a silent butler in Wellington boots. I'm sold.
I rarely touch the subject of Tesla, but a retro-futuristic diner with giant movie screens and a potential robot waiter is too wonderfully absurd to ignore. What began as a mad 2018 tweet is now a real place in Hollywood, turning the chore of EV charging into dinner-and-a-movie. I was prepared to mock it, but I have to admit, I just want a milkshake served by a machine that might one day take over the world.
Mercedes has done the unthinkable: they’ve built a small, fast, and properly stylish electric wagon. Meet the new CLA Shooting Brake, a car that promises nearly 500 miles of range, sports car-baiting acceleration, and a feature that has to be seen to be believed. It’s the practical EV for people who refuse to grow up and buy a boring SUV.
Just when you thought the Rimac Nevera was the final word in electric speed, they’ve made a faster one. Meet the Nevera R, a car that does 0-60 mph in 1.66 seconds, tops out at 268.2 mph, and costs a cool $2.7 million. It’s gloriously pointless, and I’m in love. It’s not a car; it’s a friendly argument with the laws of physics.
Bentley's first EV concept is a three-doored, three-seated land yacht with a dog bed for a front passenger. Is this magnificent madness a sign of genius? From its shape-shifting passenger seat to a slide-out picnic fridge, the EXP 15 is a gloriously silly glimpse into an electric future where your dog gets the best seat in the house.
Well, I’ll be. Hyundai’s N division wasn't content with making a nutty electric SUV, so they’ve now given the slick Ioniq 6 a 641-hp shot of adrenaline. It’s got a wing the size of a park bench, and fake gearshifts. There’s even a "Drift Spec" version in the works. The electric future is here, and it’s learned how to do a massive, smoky burnout.
Ever look at a cute electric city car and think, "I wish I could drive that over a mountain?" Well, some magnificent German lunatics did. The Delta 4x4 Renault 5 is a jacked-up, rally-inspired concept that's gloriously pointless and brilliant at the same time. With a four-inch lift, massive all-terrain tires, and enough lights to signal Mars, this front-wheel-drive mud-plugger is the electric car we didn't know we needed.
Think your Volvo is safe? Think again. The Swedes will now sell you an XC90 that can take 300 bullets and still glide to the grocery store on silent electric power. It's the ultimate vehicle for the eco-conscious Bond villain or the extremely cautious soccer parent. Finally, a car that takes 'road rage' a little more seriously. And no, you can't open the back windows.
Kia's new EV5 is the sensible, stylish middle child of its electric family. It has massage seats, powers your camping gear, and has enough range for a proper getaway. It's the Goldilocks SUV we've been waiting for. Oh, and America? You can't have one.
Ever wondered what happens when you give a TV host famous for crashing things the keys to a priceless prototype? Porsche did, and the result was… surprisingly not a fireball. The upcoming all-electric Porsche Cayenne is an SUV with over 729 horsepower, the towing capacity of a pickup truck, and the cornering ability of a supercar. It’s silent, savage, and just a little bit silly.
The French have built an electric rally car. I know, I know, it sounds as exciting as watching paint dry in silence. But this one has 217 horsepower, a proper hydraulic handbrake for epic skids, and an external speaker to generate fake, crowd-pleasing engine noises. It’s a $70,000, hand-built contradiction on wheels.
From a company called Oilstainlab comes the HF-11, an American hypercar with a glorious identity crisis. It weighs just 2,000 pounds and offers a choice between a 1,200-hp, 12,000-rpm flat-six engine or an 850-hp electric motor. The best part? The powertrains are swappable. You cannot call it a car - this is a glorious, two-faced lunatic.
Tired of your camping trips being a masterclass in marital strife and a biohazard-level encounter with a chemical toilet? A bunch of tech wizards in California have created the Pebble Flow, a self-driving, self-hitching, and, yes, self-emptying electric trailer.
A bunch of ex-SpaceX rocket scientists decided to build an electric camper van. What could possibly go wrong? Surprisingly, not much. The Grounded G3 is a 286-mile, all-wheel-drive box of tricks that ditches flimsy wood for recycled plastic forks and features a disappearing California King bed.
A phone company just built an electric SUV that has shattered my reality. It's faster than a Ferrari, has more tech than a Silicon Valley startup, and includes a built-in fridge. The Xiaomi YU7 is a stunning, supercar-quick family hauler with a price tag that seems like a typo. It's a brilliant, sarcastic, and slightly terrifying glimpse into the future of cars, and I'm not sure if our auto industry is ready for it.
Another electric hypercar? Oh, go on then. Karma Automotive is unleashing its 1,000-hp Kaveya at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It's a silent, carbon-fiber missile with butterfly doors and a $375,000 price tag. They say it's "ultra-luxury," which I assume means it comes with a solid gold charging cable.
Cadillac built an EV that costs more than a house. It's called the Celestiq, and for a cool $350,000+, you get a hand-built, 655-hp land yacht with a TV screen bigger than my future. Silent, swift, and spectacularly expensive.
A four-door electric sedan from a phone company just lapped the Nürburgring faster than many purpose-built hypercars. Xiaomi's 1,527-hp SU7 is rewriting the rules of speed, and now they're selling a version with a roll cage instead of rear seats. The future is weird.
Ever wondered what happens when the mad scientists at Mercedes-AMG swap their V8 thunder for high-voltage lightning? You get this: the Concept GT XX. A 1,341-horsepower, 220-mph electric missile that charges faster than your phone. It has pancake-sized motors, a battery cooler than a polar bear's toenails, and enough tech to make a spaceship jealous.
So, you thought 1,914 horsepower was enough? You sweet, summer child. Rimac decided its "tame" Nevera needed a bit more spice, so they created the Nevera R with a casual 2,107 horsepower. This Croatian rocket ship doesn’t just accelerate; it rearranges your understanding of physics for a cool $2.5 million.
Polestar’s slinky SUV coupé, the Polestar 4, just waltzed into Italy and snatched the Mille Miglia Green trophy. While classic cars made all the noise, this Swedish electric marvel, driven by a dashing Italian duo, quietly glided to victory. It seems Polestar has a thing for Italian silverware.
Porsche has gone and done what they do best: made something unnecessarily fast and desirable. The Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom is a $600,000 electric speedboat with the soul of a Macan EV, and it just set a speed record.
Mumbai's got itself some "flying boats" – silent, smooth, and electric. Candela P-12 ferries lift out of the water like a magic trick, promising to slash commute times and make you actually enjoy your ride. Who needs roads when you can soar above the waves?
Tired of noisy, smelly ferries? Viking Line is building a giant electric one called Helios. It's the size of two football fields, carries a whole town, and needs a plug the size of a small planet. They say it's the future of sea travel. I say, I'll believe it when I'm silently gliding across the Baltic with a drink in my hand.
Tired of noisy, smelly diesel engines ruining your sunset cocktail? The new Oceanwalker S60e promises silent, solar-powered bliss. Well, mostly. This 60-foot electric catamaran has a top speed of 12 knots, a fancy solar array, and a pair of diesel generators for when the sun gets shy. It’s the future of yachting with a very clever, and very necessary, asterisk.
Finally, an electric outboard I can actually lift without pulling a muscle! The RemigoOne: Slovenian chic for your dinghy. 1000W of silent power, a battery that goes the distance (if you behave), and now a remote so you can captain from your throne. It’s not cheap, but neither is therapy after wrestling a heavy, smelly old motor.
A Swedish electric boat didn't just sail from Europe to Africa, it practically flew on hydrofoils, using just $9 of juice! While the gas-guzzler chase boat choked on $100+ in fuel, this golden-foiled wonder proved electric is ready for the high seas & maybe, just maybe, my next vacation. Less fume, more zoom!
Electric boat racing with A-listers like Will Smith & Tom Brady? E1's RaceBirds are carbon foilers hitting 57 mph on water! Silent, speedy, and a bit bonkers. With a billion-dollar dream and celebs sometimes showing up, will this 'lifestyle' sport actually float, or is it just another wonderfully daft way to get wet?
Arc's new electric boat is here! Called the "Coast," probably because it's less scary for your wallet than their previous ones. It's a center console, meaning the driver's bit is in the middle. It's got 400hp, hits 50mph, and seats 10. And the price?
Silent Yachts' SY80 is an 80-foot palace that runs on sunshine, hopes, and dreams. It goes about as fast as a determined snail but is silent, luxurious, and fits up to twelve guests. Just try not to get lost in its interior. Price? If you have to ask...
You could buy a small country instead of this boat, but at least you can silently outrun the local ducks in style. This ENVGO NV1 hydrofoil promises 50 mph of pure, electron-powered lake terror. It even has a sky pylon for your water-skiing shenanigans. And if you fall asleep at the wheel – it will navigate itself, just so you know.
Electric jet ski alert! E-Dolphin's S300: silent, speedy, charges faster than you can say "dolphinately cool." Pricey, but saves the planet, and maybe our ears. Lifetime warranty for early birds! But the admission price is the sticky point…
Tasmania's built a 425-foot electric ferry with a 250-tonne battery! That's like strapping a blue whale convention to a cruise ship. The shopping space is bigger than any before. I foresee seasick shoppers and very long extension cords.
Sunreef's new solar skin uses AI. So now even the sun is smarter than me. At least my boat won't run out of juice... probably. Millions of dollars for a floating solar farm? My old rubber duck looks rather inadequate now.
Forget gridlock! Sweden's got a FLYING electric ferry that's faster than your commute & greener than your kale smoothie and passengers are HOOKED!
This is how we fix the world. Forget yachts, the Spacruzzi hot tub boat is the real VIP. 104-degree water, electric motor, and enough room for six of your wettest pals. It's a floating party, and you're the host. Just add margaritas. And rubber duckies.
Down in New Zealand, they're really doing things differently. Vessev's electric VS-9 is making waves (or rather, skimming over them) as the world's first commercial foiling e-ferry. This 29.3-foot beauty can carry 10 passengers at 25 knots, offering a smooth, quiet, and eco-friendly ride.
Forget your average, leisurely cruises. The latest creation from the brilliant minds at U-Boat Worx is the underwater equivalent of a Ferrari.
E-Lixr's ditching the champagne wishes and caviar dreams to become the Uber of electric water taxis. Think one-stop shop for eco-friendly water taxis, complete with charging stations and legal support. They're even building a shipyard! Forget flying cars, I'm taking an electric water taxi to my next party.
Porsche's gone off the deep end! Their new electric boat is basically a floating Macan Turbo with a $600k price tag. At least it comes with underwater lights...
The SOLSEA is a 43-meter electric-hybrid catamaran that is designed for eco-conscious adventurers. It is powered by a hybrid propulsion system that allows it to run on electric power for long periods, significantly reducing its carbon footprint.
Ever seen a yacht powered by sunshine and smugness? I have! The Sunpower VIP Solar-E 44 is like a Tesla on the water, but with more legroom and no need for charging stations. Just try not to get a sunburn while basking in the glory of saving the planet.
Remember X Shore? They've just launched the Bowrider, a revamped version of their X Shore 1, designed for those who like their nautical adventures with a side of socializing and sunshine.
A house with sea legs? This futuristic floating home, the Arkup 50, has it all: solar panels, a hot tub, and even retractable legs to lift it above the waves. But don't pack your bags for a round-the-world cruise just yet, this "livable yacht" is more of a stationary floating condo.
This speedy, eco-friendly vessel uses hydrofoils to zip above the water, cutting commute times in half. It's more efficient and less polluting than traditional ferries, and you can jump on it now. As long as you’re in Sweden.
This electric hydrofoil is basically a Formula 1 bathtub for the water. With vintage race car vibes and a top speed of 34.5 mph, it's the most fabulous way to make a splash.
Sunreef's latest creation is a 111-foot hybrid catamaran that's basically a floating eco-palace. Solar panels, hybrid engines, and even hydrofoils - the lot. It's got all the luxury you'd expect, plus a few surprises. But is it worth selling your house for?
SeaBubbles' Smart Bubble is like the original Bubble hit the gym and got a PhD in marine engineering. Bigger, faster, and packed with tech, Is it the future of water taxis?
Forget smoky, noisy boats - Axopar's new electric AX/E models are here to electrify your boating experience! These sleek & stylish vessels boast impressive speeds & ranges, proving electric doesn't mean boring. They're the Teslas of the sea, minus the eccentric CEO.
Candela's C-8 electric hydrofoil boat just crossed the Baltic Sea, proving electric boats can go the distance (and look darn good doing it). This futuristic vessel uses hydrofoils to fly above the waves, making it super-efficient and smooth as silk.
This electric catamaran is so fancy it's basically a floating palace with solar panels! It's got a beach club, a helipad, and enough space to host a royal wedding. It's the future of yachting, and it's pretty darn impressive...if you can afford it!
The Beachman '64 is a 1960s cafe racer that’s had its noisy, oily engine swapped for a silent electric motor. With speeds up to 45 mph, and a 70-mile range, it’s the perfect way to have a mid-life crisis without the expense of a Porsche.
Thought your Prime delivery was exciting? In India, you can now get an electric motorcycle delivered alongside your toaster. I'm not kidding. The Oben Rorr EZ is a surprisingly quick, tech-savvy bike with a fantastic battery and an even better price.
Is your daily commute slowly draining your will to live? Meet the Trinova, a three-wheeled, enclosed, electric tilting thingy! It’s faster to 60 mph than a sports car, narrow enough to slice through traffic like a ninja, and designed by a German engineer who got fed up with L.A. gridlock. It’s the motorcycle experience without the rain, the balancing act, or the stern lecture from your spouse. What’s not to love?
Tired of electric motorcycles built for giants with wallets to match? So was I. LiveWire, Harley-Davidson's electric kid, just unveiled two fun-sized, affordable e-motos that are about to change the game. With removable batteries and a friendly attitude, they’re the perfect gateway drug to a two-wheeled addiction.
Finally, an electric scooter that doesn't cost more than my first car! The Gogoro Ezzy is cute, practical, and uses a genius battery-swapping system so you never have to wait. It’s not going to win any drag races, but it might just win over the world's cities. And my heart. Did I mention the cupholder?
I’ve met my match, and it’s a scooter. The new Omoway Omo X is a self-driving, self-parking, shape-shifting electric two-wheeler that might be smarter than I am. It drove itself onto a stage, for crying out loud. It’s the future, and it’s wonderfully weird.
The future of city transport has arrived, and it looks like it was designed by a sci-fi movie director. The 2025 BMW CE 04 is a 42-horsepower electric missile disguised as a scooter. It’s silent, ridiculously quick off the line, and guaranteed to turn more heads than a supercar. It’s also wildly expensive and wonderfully German in its over-the-top engineering.
Honda made an adorable electric version of its cult-classic Ruckus scooter, and we can't have it in the US! Why? Because its top speed is slower than a properly motivated squirrel. It’s a bummer, because we want one. Badly. It's the electric oddball we deserve!
Tired of your car? I get it. Honda's new CUV e: scooter is here to save your sanity. It's got zippy 52 mph speed and a 43-mile range with batteries you can charge in your apartment! It's the sensible, fun-loving electric friend you never knew you needed. It even has reverse. Fancy.
Another day, another pretty electric motorcycle concept. But this one, the Diem X-01 from Denmark, feels different. It’s got a 47.5 hp motor, brand-name parts, and brains behind it. It’s like meeting someone on a dating app who actually looks like their pictures and has a real job. Is this the one? Or just another electric ghost?
Honda dropped a gorgeous electric motorcycle, the E-VO. The catch? It's kind of like a dating app profile - not exactly what it seems. It's a Wuyang-Honda for the Chinese market. But with a $5k price tag, 75 mph top speed, and more gadgets than a secret agent's car, should we be mad?
Spain's new Nerva Exe II electric scooter is here to crash the party. With a battery that outlasts most relationships and enough power to hit the freeway, it might just be the perfect city companion. It even has room for two helmets, so you can bring a friend or just more snacks. Your call.
Remember when mopeds were cute, slow things? Well, ONYX Motors didn't get the memo. Their new RCR 80V is a "moped" that hits 65 mph and accelerates faster than your last bad decision. It’s got pedals, technically, but using them would be a cry for help. It's a brilliant, slightly unhinged electric rocket that delightfully blurs the lines between bike, moped, and motorcycle.
Production of Zero XE and Zero XB is already underway, with the first affordable electric two-wheelers rolling off the assembly line as we speak. European customers are probably itching to get their hands on one, but the U.S. riders can only watch from afar for now.
A French company made a four-wheeled electric thingy that leans like a motorcycle but has doors that forget your legs exist. It doesn't have a name, but it has our full attention, and a few questions. Is this the wonderfully weird future of city driving? Let's find out.
Is it a bird? A plane? No, it’s the Olto, an electric moped having a hilarious identity crisis. It’s legally a bike (wink, wink) with pedals that are really just footrests, but it’s packed with car-level tech that makes other e-bikes look like toys.
An electric motorcycle from India, the Ultraviolette F77, has landed in Germany with sci-fi looks and a zippy 40 hp. It's got the tech, the style, and a much bigger price tag than back home. Will the Europeans bite?
Remember that brilliant kid who peaked in high school? That's the story of Ola Electric. The Indian scooter darling went from hero to zero with wobbly wheels, shocking financials, and one famously fiery dealership. With industry sharks circling, Ola is trying to fix its scooter saga while launching new bikes. It’s a hot mess.
SONDORS, the e-bike brand famous for its financial acrobatics & "almost-delivery" awards, is back. Storm Sondors is pre-selling the new Meta AT off-roader. Will it be electric dreams or déjà vu nightmares? My advice? Grab some popcorn, 'cause this sequel is gonna be something!
Bakcou, the e-bike folks for hunters, just dropped the Puma X22 SD motorcycle. 22kW peak, 627 lb-ft of torque (yeehaw!), 77mph top speed, and it arrives IN A BOX. Like an IKEA project, but way zippier. For $8,999, you get silent trail-blazing, a reverse gear (genius!), and no more scaring the deer… or your mother-in-law.
DAB Motors & VVT birthed a 3D-printed electric Akira-esque bike for J Balvin that GLOWS. It’s got that hand-aged cool and AI-aided design. More art than commuter, but imagine the entrance you'd make. Limited run coming, so start saving your fashionable pennies for this rideable anime dream!
Tired of EVs costing more than your therapy bills? This ex-Tesla brainiac's new e-motorcycle, the Zeno Emara, is under $1500! It won't outrun a squirrel, but with 62 miles of range, swappable batteries, and the ability to haul 550 lbs, it’s the practical, affordable electric dream you didn't know you needed.
Is Fiat's new TRIS the future of city delivery or just a charmingly Italian three-wheeled oddity? With 12 hp, 56 miles of range, and a top speed that won't scare your grandma, this electric "commercial solution" is either bonkers or brilliant.
Remember those smoky East German scooters? One’s back, all electric and very, very dear! The e-Schwalbe is a gorgeous, but slow-ish head-turner. Not for speed demons, but for style icons wanting a rolling art piece with European bits.
Lit Motors AEV, self-balancing, fully-enclosed e-moto has been cooking longer than a Sunday roast, but it might actually, possibly, perhaps, maybe, finally hit production. With gyroscopes, a 125 mph top speed, a tiny battery, and room for two, it's fighting for the title of the “future of personal transport.”
Royal Enfield's electric Flying Flea bikes are zipping our way early 2026! They're small, they're cute, they're aimed at city folk, and they have a fun name. What about specs? Range? Price? Apparently, that's a surprise! But hey, at least we have a date...ish…
Behold! The Blackout, a motorcycle so quiet it could sneak up on a librarian. With a blistering 15 horsepower and a top speed of 70 mph – perfect for outrunning startled squirrels. It’s blacker than a black cat in a coal mine at midnight, costs just under $12k, and will charge your phone inside its pretend fuel tank. Because priorities.
Škoda's gone all hipster on us with an electric café racer concept! From sensible saloons to this two-wheeled spark plug? They're digging into their 1899 roots, and it's surprisingly swanky. Specs are secret squirrel, but the intent is clear: Škoda might just ditch four wheels for two.
Honda turned a Pokémon into a motorbike. It even pulls faces! No word on top speed, but imagine the school run. Self-balancing too, so no embarrassing driveway spills. My inner child is doing cartwheels, my adult self is just deeply amused. What will they think of next? A Snorlax-shaped campervan? I'd buy it.
Four gears on an electric bike? It's like they thought silent, effortless thrust wasn't fiddly enough. This Indian contraption, the Matter Aera, wants to bring back the mechanical faff. 14 hp and 384 lb-ft of instant torque – that'll wake you up! Is this the future, or just a very clever way to keep your left foot busy?
The future we were promised is peeking over the horizon. An electric air taxi just flew 17 miles and landed at a military airshow. Vertical Aerospace's VX4 is a four-passenger eVTOL wants to be your next Uber. There’s only one catch…
For decades, the flying car has been a joke. But now, Joby Aviation, a company building electric air taxis, is getting serious. With a massive factory expansion and help from the manufacturing geniuses at Toyota, they’re planning to build hundreds of these eVTOLs a year. I’m still skeptical, of course, but for the first time in my life, I'm starting to believe we might actually get to fly over traffic jams.
Is it a boat? A plane? This electric "seaglider" from Regent can’t seem to decide. It starts as a boat, rises onto hydrofoils like a water-strider, and then "flies" just feet above the sea on a cushion of air. It’s a brilliantly confused, 15,000-pound piece of engineering that promises 180 miles of emission-free coastal travel.
A British company built an electric flying machine that looks like a high-tech dragonfly and it actually flew from one field to another without falling apart. The Skyfly Axe, a two-seater eVTOL, made a "historic" 10-mile journey, thrilling its pilot with its quietness and gentle ride. Am I sold? Not yet, but my inner child is starting to get dangerously excited.
Tired of electric vehicle fantasies that never leave the drawing board? Meet the VoltAero Cassio 330. It’s an electric-hybrid plane with a secret weapon: a Kawasaki motorcycle engine. It's a surprisingly practical step towards quieter, cheaper flight. This isn't just another CGI dream; it's the Chevy Volt of the skies, and it might actually work.
Republic Airways dips its toes into electric aviation with Beta Technologies' ALIA CTOL. This whisper-quiet electric bird, with its 387-mile range and sub-hour charging, promises to revolutionize regional travel. Five passengers and a pilot, gliding silently through the skies, all thanks to a "Charge Cube." What could possibly go wrong?
Ever wished your commute involved less traffic and more flying? Wisk Aero thinks so too! They're launching self-driving air taxis in Miami and Japan, promising silent, electric sky-hops. Just try not to think about the lack of a pilot. What could go wrong?
Have you ever looked at the sky and thought, "I'd rather be up there"? An Israeli startup and a delightfully bonkers German engineering firm have teamed up to build the AIR One, a $150,000 personal eVTOL. With folding wings for easy storage, it's the sci-fi dream you can actually buy. The first batch is sold out, proving that humanity's desire to escape traffic jams knows no bounds.
Your electric car is cute, but does it fly? Didn't think so. Meet the Kuickwheel Skyrider X6, a $69,000 electric trike that transforms into a personal drone to hop over traffic. It's slightly bonkers, wonderfully clever, and probably the most fun you can have without leaving the planet.
Remember all those promises of flying cars? Well, stop remembering and start saving. For about the price of a Porsche, China's GAC will sell you a two-seat, self-flying electric pod. You just sit there and try not to spill your coffee as it whisks you away. The future isn't coming; it's here, it's electric, and it's slightly terrifying in the most wonderful way.
Another week, another flying car announcement from China! This time it’s from automaker Chery, and they say we’ll see their new eVTOL this October. Is it just another pie-in-the-sky promise? Maybe. But with a 50-mile test flight already done and plans to use electric car parts to keep costs down, this feels different. My inner child is already picking out a landing spot in the backyard.
Archer's Midnight eVTOL, the five-seat electric air taxi of our dreams, has finally flown with a pilot! The only catch? This marvel of Vertical Take-Off and Landing technology took off from a runway. Like a regular plane. While they say it was to test the landing gear, I say it's because even futuristic machines need to learn to walk before they can run.
Electric planes in NYC! BETA Technologies flew their ALIA CTOL into JFK with actual passengers. 50ft wingspan, 287-mile range, carries 5 plus pilot, and sips electrons for just $18/hr. Is this the future, or just a fancy way to scare pigeons quietly?
Fancy a lift, guv'nor? Britain's got a new flying taxi, the VX4, that's gone from a Bristol boffin's dream to actually cruising the Cotswolds! Carries 4, hits 150 mph, and promises a 100-mile hop. The government's even thrown in $25 million to make these electric sky-hoppers a thing by 2028. My inner skeptic is doing aerial acrobatics!
Horizon Aircraft's Cavorite X7 uses fans in the wings to take off vertically, then flies like a normal plane. It even charges its batteries mid-flight using a gas turbine. So, you burn dinosaurs to get a clean landing. It's like having your cake and eating it, while also setting fire to a bit of the bakery.
For the 2028 Olympics, the chosen few shall ascend to the heavens (or at least a few thousand feet) in electric sky taxis! While you're stuck in gridlock, VIPs, athletes, and anyone with a fat wallet will be zipping overhead in Archer's Midnight eVTOL.
UrbanLink nearly doubled their order of electric 'seagliders' from REGENT Craft. These bathtubs-with-wings aim to skim across the water at 180mph, carrying 12 souls. Perfect for bypassing Miami traffic, assuming you don't mind flying low over the ocean. Price? Power? A mystery! But avoiding rush hour gridlock? Priceless.
What rush hour? This bloke's building a CAR that FLIES. Next stop: soaring over traffic jams. The inventor? A cross between a rocket scientist and someone who's clearly had one too many espressos. Things are about to get airborne... literally.
Flying motorbike? Because two wheels of terror weren't enough! This "superbike for the skies" claims to be lighter than my last questionable takeaway. Jet-powered Stormtrooper shenanigans – what could possibly go wrong?
London startup AltoVolo promises a 1,600-hp flying three-seater that's quieter than your mother-in-law's whisper and can travel further than your last disastrous road trip. Intrigued? Sure. Skeptical? You bet!
Joby's S4 did the impossible! First piloted eVTOL to morph from helicopter takeoff to airplane flight using tilting rotors! Dubai, get ready for electric air taxis!
Whisper Aero? More like "Barely Audible" Aero! These clever clogs went from building a leaf blower that whispers to foliage to sticking their silent tech in a glider. Next up: a 100-seat electric jet that won't wake the neighbors. Finally, peace in the skies!
Forget yellow cabs! Soon, New Yorkers will be hailing electric whirlybirds. Imagine skipping the gridlock and arriving at JFK quicker than you can say "congestion charge." Just hope the pilot's had his Weetabix.
Austrians strapped six spinning barrels to a thing and called it an aircraft. It flew! Looked like a tipsy washing machine taking off. Top speed? About as fast as my Zimmer frame on a downhill slope. But at least it's different!
Fancy a $330k pilotless joyride? China says "hang on!" EHang's electric sky-pods are cleared for takeoff. Just try not to think about the error messages at 1,000 feet. What could possibly go wrong?
Jetson's ONE: a flying lawnmower for the rich and brave. Or, maybe, the rich and slightly insane. Twenty minutes of flight time? That's enough to get to the hospital if something goes wrong. And trust me, it might.
Hydrogen earrings? Yeah, this plane’s got ‘em. Six tanks, electric jet turbines, and enough power to make your hair do a jig at 26,000 feet. Plus, it’s quieter than your mother-in-law’s whisper.
Electra EL9 might be a plane that takes off slower than my morning coffee, but it's got $9 billion in pre-orders! Turns out, slow and quiet is the new fast and loud.
Traffic got you down? Joby's flying taxis will whisk you to the airport in minutes! Forget road rage, say hello to sky-high speeds. Prepare for a commute that's more 'whoosh' than 'ugh'!
Giant blimp lands anywhere! Cargo? People? No problem! This hovercraft-airship is changing the game, maybe.