IFA 2026: Xpeng Showcases Flying Car in Berlin

<p>The Berlin tech fair IFA was long the stage for smart household appliances, gaming hardware and entertainment innovations. At IFA 2026, taking place from September 4-8 in the capital, the picture changes fundamentally: With Xpeng and Xiaomi, two major Chinese technology companies are bringing their electric cars to the trade show grounds – and creating a stir with a flying vehicle.</p><h2>The Land Aircraft Carrier as a Crowd-Pleaser</h2><p>At the center of Xpeng's appearance is the <strong>Land Aircraft Carrier</strong>, which the company describes as the world's first modular flying car. The basis of the system is the so-called Mothership – a multi-ton, five-meter-long electric van with 800-volt charging technology, whose design is remotely reminiscent of Tesla's Cybertruck. The actual highlight is hidden in the rear compartment: a drone-like aircraft can be transported there and fast-charged.</p><p>The rotor-driven "Electric Flying Car" is intended to enable users to travel significantly faster than on the road in the future. According to manufacturer specifications, the aircraft reaches a top speed of 360 km/h. Whether and when Xpeng customers in Germany can actually take off with the system remains open for now – at IFA, the Land Aircraft Carrier serves primarily as a technology statement and a glimpse into a possible mobility future.</p><h3>L03: Compact Model for Broad Buyer Segments</h3><p>In addition to the spectacular flying car, Xpeng also has a more practical product in tow. With the <strong>L03</strong>, the manufacturer from Guangzhou presents its new compact model at IFA, which should already be available at German dealers in October. With a base price of 35,600 euros, Xpeng is clearly targeting a broader customer segment and wants to position itself in the competitive German electric car market. While the Land Aircraft Carrier mainly demonstrates innovation, the L03 is likely to become the actual volume model for the European market entry.</p><h2>Xiaomi Celebrates IFA Debut with Electric Cars</h2><p>Xiaomi also uses IFA 2026 for a significant step: The technology company is appearing at the Berlin trade show for the first time and is now presenting its electric vehicles alongside familiar products such as smart refrigerators and vacuum cleaners. This prepares Xiaomi for its market entry into Europe, which is set to begin in 2027 in Germany and other European countries.</p><p>The focus is on the <strong>SU7</strong>, a fast and highly connected electric car that has already sold over half a million units since its market launch in 2024. These sales figures underscore Xpeng's ambitions for European expansion – and show that the company from the consumer electronics sector is now seriously competing in the automotive industry.</p><h3>Cars as a New Exhibition Segment at IFA</h3><p>The appearance of Xpeng and Xiaomi marks a turning point for IFA. While consumer electronics and household technology once dominated, mobility solutions are now increasingly becoming a fixed part of the trade show. The presence of both Chinese manufacturers illustrates how much the boundaries between the technology and automotive industries have blurred – a trend that can also be observed at other international tech fairs.</p><p>For visitors, this means an expanded range of offerings: In addition to smart household appliances and gaming novelties, they can now experience the latest developments in electric mobility up close for the first time – from practical compact models to visionary concepts like the flying car.</p><h2>Conclusion and Outlook</h2><p>IFA 2026 impressively demonstrates how technology trade shows are changing: cars, particularly electric vehicles, are increasingly becoming a permanent part of the exhibition portfolio. With the Land Aircraft Carrier, Xpeng delivers a spectacular vision of future mobility, while the L03 is ready as a concrete sales model for the German market. Xiaomi's debut with the SU7 also shows that competition for the European electric car market is picking up speed. It will be exciting to see how these Chinese manufacturers establish themselves in Germany and Europe in the coming years – IFA is likely to remain an important platform for such announcements in the future.</p>