Secondly, the FAA only gave Alef a “Special Airworthiness Certificate,” which limits where the prototypes can fly. Applying a tactic known as common sense, we’re guessing this means nowhere near airports, cities, highways, or suburbs. So, basically, California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, or New Mexico. Alaska is also an option, but EVs and cold weather do not mix well.
And the Model A is a two-seater electric vehicle with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. It has a driving range of 200 miles and a flight range of 110 miles. Unlike most flying cars we’ve seen in recent years, the Model A doesn’t have wings. The body around the swiveling cabin is the wings, as illustrated in the image below. It might be us, but it reminds us of the famous Tie Fighter (shame on you if you don’t get the reference).
Alef has already built two working prototypes and is already taking orders for the car/plane.