Overview
- The Model A is being hand-assembled in San Mateo with a mix of robotic and manual processes that will take several months per vehicle, the company said.
- Initial deliveries will be limited to fewer than 10 customers in California and Hong Kong, prioritized by early orders with larger deposits.
- The electric vehicle is designed to drive on roads and perform vertical takeoffs without a runway, and it is being built as a low-speed vehicle limited to 25 mph on public roads.
- The FAA issued an airworthiness certificate for the Model A in 2023, and Alef reports about 3,500 preorders.
- Reported presale pricing is around $300,000 or roughly £235,000, with Alef indicating prices could drop significantly with mass production.