The Future is Here : We have dreamed of flying cars for decades. Ever since The Jetsons proved themselves to be prophets, the idea of skipping traffic and soaring over a sprawling city in a car has struck folks as a future fantasy—well, maybe someday. But that future just landed — because ALEF has built a fully electric flying car, and it’s no longer just a concept. The company unveiled its revolutionary vehicle at the 2025 Silicon Valley Auto Show, where many were awed — and some unconvinced.

A Car That Actually Flies

While other flying vehicle prototypes can require a runway and jet engines, ALEF’s car does not. It looks and drives like a normal car but there is one revolutionary addition: it can take off vertically and fly forward. That could mean sitting in traffic one second and flying above it the next.

The idea is so advanced that many online just figure videos of the car in action must be CGI or AI generated. But ALEF is adamant this is finally the real deal, and thousands of those — all eyes are on the company after revealing it at the Silicon Valley Auto Show.

3,000+ Preorders and Rising

At the moment, ALEF’s flying car doesn’t come cheap. The price? About $300,000, making it a toy for early adopters. But the company anticipates prices will decline as production ramps up and manufacturing becomes more efficient. Despite its price tag, more than 3,000 people have already reserved one, demonstrating robust demand for this type of innovationWhen Can You Get One?

Production is expected to kick off in late 2025 or early 2026, so first owners could be flying above traffic within a few years. Of course, there are still regulatory hurdles to overcome and infrastructure challenges to face, but this is the closest we’ve ever been to a genuine, road-legal flying car.

What This Vows for the Traveling Future

ALEF’s flying car might revolutionize how we view transportation altogether if it’s a success. Visualize “sky lanes,” not gridlocked highways, and rooftop takeoff zones, not huge parking lots. Traffic jams could be history, resulting in cleaner, quieter cities with more room for parks and walking.

Naturally, flying cars aren’t going to suddenly hit the streets. But electric vehicles used to be niche, too, and now the roads are filled with them. If ALEF can show that this technology can work — as well as be safe and practical — we could be on the cusp of a significant change in personal mobility.