XPENG X2: AUSTRALIA'S FIRST FLYING CAR? IT'S PIE IN THE SKY.

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John Cadogan delivers a scathing review of the XPeng X2, labeling it an "irrelevant toy" and a "pie in the sky" publicity stunt. He highlights its severe limitations, including a mere 75km range, a top speed of 130km/h, and the fact that it requires a pilot's license and is not yet certified by Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Cadogan dismisses potential use cases like island hopping or emergency medical transport, arguing that conventional helicopters are far superior and more practical. He criticizes the inclusion of a ballistic parachute as a sign of low confidence in the vehicle's safety and questions the practicality of widespread deployment, citing potential chaos and accidents. Ultimately, Cadogan concludes the X2 is an impractical, unworkable joke, suggesting XPeng would be better off developing affordable, practical EVs for everyday use rather than pursuing such "science fiction" ventures.