Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says Flying Cars Are Coming
Comment came in response to an X post noting AI advances without corresponding flying car development.
Elon Musk said on X that "You will get flying cars," responding to a post about artificial intelligence developments without corresponding progress in personal aerial transport.
What Happened
Musk posted the comment on August 12, 2026, in response to criticism that AI has advanced while flying cars remain absent. The statement echoes remarks he made during an October appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, where he suggested if Peter Thiel wants a flying car, people should be able to buy one. Musk has previously been critical of flying cars—at a 2017 TED talk he cited noise and safety concerns about objects flying overhead—but has maintained he's not against them, only that both pros and cons should be considered.
Why It Matters
Musk's comments come as the delayed Tesla Roadster has been teased with a SpaceX package featuring cold gas thrusters. Some of these thrusters would face the ground and could potentially help the vehicle gain small amounts of altitude. Whether the Roadster becomes Tesla's flying car or if another project is planned remains unclear, but Musk's continued interest suggests the concept hasn't been shelved.
The Bottom Line
Musk has signaled support for flying cars in principle while acknowledging practical challenges. The SpaceX-enhanced Roadster, already delayed multiple times, may serve as a testbed for hovering capabilities, though production timelines remain uncertain.
