Alef Aeronautics marks 1,000th logged flight over Tesla Roadster

Alef Aeronautics released video of its Model A electric flying car lifting off vertically and gliding over a Tesla Roadster, marking its 1,000th logged flight. The clip came the same day Tesla showed its redesigned Roadster making a brief airborne hop with cold-gas thrusters. The Model A is rated for about 220 miles on the road and 110 miles in the air, at a price near $300,000.

• Model A uses eight electric motors, with ~220 miles of road range and 110 miles in the air
• Price is estimated around $300,000, with over 3,600 pre-orders worth about $1 billion
• Alef received its first FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate in 2023
• First customer vehicles for real-world testing are expected by the end of 2026