A $300,000 electric flying car just won approval for test flights

A California-based startup called Alef Aeronautics has received approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to begin test flights of its electric flying car, the Model A. The Model A is a two-seater vehicle that can take off and land vertically, like a helicopter, and then fly like a plane. It has a top speed of 160 mph and a range of 100 miles.

The Model A is not the first flying car to be developed, but it is one of the most advanced. It is powered by two electric motors and has a battery pack that can be recharged in about two hours. The car also has a number of safety features, including a parachute and a crash-resistant fuselage.

Alef Aeronautics CEO Jim Dukhovny said that the FAA approval is a major milestone for the company and that it brings them one step closer to bringing the Model A to market. He expects the car to be available for purchase in 2025, with a starting price of $300,000.

The development of the Model A is part of a growing trend of companies developing electric flying cars. Other companies working on flying cars include PAL-V, Joby Aviation, and Vertical Aerospace. These companies are all hoping to tap into a growing market for personal transportation that is both more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional cars.

The FAA approval for the Model A is a significant step forward for the flying car industry. It shows that the FAA is taking flying cars seriously and that it believes that they can be safely operated. This approval is likely to encourage other companies to develop flying cars and to bring them to market.

It remains to be seen how popular flying cars will be, but the development of the Model A and other flying cars is a sign that the future of transportation may be changing.