The South Korean company Hyundai intends to launch an electric-powered flying vehicle that carries a number of unprecedented advantages in the world of cars, while the company says that this vehicle will become within the reach of consumers and be put up for sale in the markets within just a few years.
According to a detailed report on the new flying vehicle published by the British newspaper “Daily Mail”, it is a modern electric car that can fly in the sky when needed and walk on the ground, and carry five passengers. It is currently being developed in the company’s factories, and is expected to reach the market by the year 2028. .
The report reviewed the specifications of the flying electric car, and said that it is “inspired by butterflies” and contains five vegan leather seats, built-in charging stations, and overhead light therapy.
The South Korean company Hyundai, which created a new subsidiary called (Supernal) to design the aircraft inspired by butterflies, could make it available to the public as early as 2028.
The Korean company revealed its first vehicle cabin concept (eVTOL) at the Farnborough International Air Show.
Hyundai and Supernal said the eVTOL flying taxi, model S-A1, is under construction and is a “personal air vehicle” that can carry up to four passengers on cross-city trips.
The all-electric plane will initially be piloted, but could fly autonomously in the future, at which point passenger capacity could increase to six.
It is expected to be able to fly 60 miles (96 kilometers) at speeds of up to 180 mph (280 km/h), while being able to rise to about 2,000 feet.
The team developing this car, made up of engineers and designers, says it is made of reinforced thermoplastic, durable vegan leather, recycled plastic fabric, and “responsibly sourced wood.”
The car's cabin features ergonomically defined seats, to provide a cocoon-like environment for passengers, and seat control units that mimic those seen in cars. This cabin also provides a charging station and a storage compartment for personal items.
Grab handles integrated into the cabin doors and seatbacks help passengers board and exit the flying car, while a range of lighting, including overhead lights inspired by a car sunroof, adapts to the different stages of flight to simulate the effect of “light therapy.”
“The vehicle being developed is based on the competence of the Hyundai Motor Group and the skills of experienced car designers, which allowed us to develop a new concept of air mobility that is not only safe and rational but also highly emotional,” said the head of the developer, Luc Donkerolke.