Story no.33InternationalOngoingElectric and batteriesNotable Several countries (2)30 Oct → 2 Nov7 facts · 19 art.
Tesla unveils a flying Roadster prototype
Tesla presented a functional prototype of a levitating electric vehicle, described as a foray into urban air mobility, and Elon Musk makes it a flying Roadster project. This announcement revives the comparison with Xpeng, which claims that its Chinese-made flying vehicle surpasses the Roadster promised by Musk. The available information nevertheless raises viability questions: high cost, required deposit, and long charging time for a very short flight duration. In the United States, a specialist journalist calls the announcement "anecdotal," while the Chinese press emphasizes prices, the deposit, and the comparison with Xpeng; the story is also relayed in Vietnam and Spain.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 7 events involving Tesla and Xpeng, in 2 countries (États-Unis, Chine), followed from 30 October 2026 to 2 November 2026. 19 articles from 10 sources (electric and batteries); last updated on 2 November 2026 at 16:19. Figures reported: 1 vehicle.
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- 12h47
LatestTesla : un acompte de 332 000 yuans pour la voiture volante
Selon la presse chinoise, Tesla demanderait un acompte d'environ 332 000 yuans pour sa voiture volante, le véhicule étant estimé à plus d'un million de yuans.
手机新浪网
- 12h12
Le Tesla Roadster volant : 10 000 dollars et 6 heures de recharge pour 5 secondes de vol
Selon des informations, la fonction « volante » du Tesla Roadster nécessiterait jusqu'à 6 heures de recharge et coûterait environ 10 000 dollars pour cinq secondes de vol, ce qui pose la question de la viabilité d'une production en série.
DiariomotorMotor16AutoPapo
- 10h46
Débat sur l'intérêt de la voiture volante de Tesla
Un article chinois s'interroge sur la pertinence d'acheter un million la voiture volante présentée par Tesla.
手机新浪网
- 01h00
Tesla unveils prototype of flying sports car
Elon Musk presented a functional prototype of a levitating electric vehicle, marking Tesla's entry into urban air mobility.
cnnbc.comL'Union手机新浪网
- 17h55
Tesla invests heavily in the development of a flying car
According to Chinese media, Tesla is devoting significant sums to research on a flying vehicle, a technological project still far from production.
文轩新闻手机新浪网
- 01h00
United StatesUn journaliste spécialisé juge le Roadster volant de Tesla « anecdotique »
John Voelcker, journaliste spécialisé dans les véhicules électriques, estime que l'annonce du Roadster de nouvelle génération capable de voler relève du spectacle et non d'une avancée concrète.
Detroit Free Press
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Highest number recorded in 1 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.
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| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| China | 9 | 2 |
| Vietnam | 3 | 1 |
| Brazil | 2 | 1 |
| Spain | 2 | 2 |
| France | 1 | 1 |
| United States | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown country | 1 | 1 |
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| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 9 | 2 |
| Spanish | 3 | 3 |
| English | 2 | 2 |
| Portuguese | 1 | 1 |
| French | 1 | 1 |
| Italian | 1 | 1 |
| Japanese | 1 | 1 |
| Korean | 1 | 1 |
Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.
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Events in the story
- Débat sur l'intérêt de la voiture volante de Tesla2 Nov
- Le Tesla Roadster volant : 10 000 dollars et 6 heures de recharge pour 5 secondes de vol1 Nov
- Tesla unveils prototype of flying sports car1 Nov
- Tesla : un acompte de 332 000 yuans pour la voiture volante1 Nov
- Tesla invests heavily in the development of a flying car1 Nov
- Un journaliste spécialisé juge le Roadster volant de Tesla « anecdotique »31 Oct
- Xpeng assure que sa voiture volante surpasse le Roadster de Musk30 Oct
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