WORLD STUNNED: Elon Musk Announces Tesla Electric Plane for $75,759 — The Future of Flight Is Here (a53)
END OF CHINA: Elon Musk Announces Tesla’s $75,759 Electric Plane Finally HERE for the Masses
“An exciting thing to do would be some sort of electric vertical takeoff and landing supersonic.” – Elon Musk
In a thunderous announcement that could shake the foundations of global aviation and strip China of its dominance in electric transportation, Elon Musk has just introduced the Tesla Model-Aerus—an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) plane priced at an industry-shattering
Just days after former President Donald Trump signed an executive order lifting the 52-year-old ban on supersonic flights across American airspace, Musk took the stage at Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory to unveil what he called the
The Shocking Price Tag
Let’s talk about the number that broke the internet: $75,759.
In an industry where electric aircraft often cost upward of $300,000–$2 million, Musk’s price point is nothing short of audacious. Industry experts were stunned, and critics accused Tesla of bluffing—until specs were revealed, proving the Model-Aerus wasn’t a stripped-down prototype but a full-fledged personal e-plane.
So why so cheap?
“Elon is doing with aviation what he did with cars—forcing the price down while pushing performance up,” said aerospace analyst Marco Lee of AeroTrends Global. “This is a strategic move to crush not just domestic competitors, but foreign ones—especially China.”
China: Dethroned?
China has long held a lead in electric mobility, from EVs to drones and flying taxis. Companies like XPeng AeroHT and EHang were seen as pioneers. But Tesla’s latest move changes everything.
China’s state-backed eVTOL projects—still stuck in regulatory limbo and prototype phases—now face a nightmare scenario: a mass-market-ready American rival that’s cheaper, faster, and backed by the most iconic name in EV innovation.
“This is the ‘iPhone moment’ of electric aviation,” tweeted tech investor Chamath Palihapitiya. “And it’s Made in the USA.”
Key Specs of the Tesla Model-Aerus
- Vertical Takeoff & Landing (VTOL)
- Range (Flight): 420 miles on full charge
- Top Speed: 760 mph (subsonic, supersonic variant in development)
- Seating: 2 passengers
- Autopilot-Aeronautics: Enhanced Tesla AI with 360° airspace awareness
- Charging: Tesla HyperAir pad – 80% charge in 20 minutes
- Noise Profile: 65 dB (quieter than a lawn mower)
- Carbon Emissions: Zero
One of the most revolutionary features is its compatibility with Tesla’s existing Supercharger network—many of which will be retrofitted with
Designed for the Skies—and the Masses
Musk confirmed the first batch of Model-Aerus e-planes would ship in late 2026, with early test flights already underway across Nevada and Arizona. Pre-orders are open now, with over
The aircraft’s sleek form—resembling a fusion of a Tesla Roadster and a military drone—was designed by Franz von Holzhausen, who called it “the most emotional, elegant vehicle Tesla has ever built.”
More importantly, Tesla is making it accessible. The plane can be piloted manually or flown autonomously, and training is included for all buyers. Musk noted that in the long term,
A Final Word from Musk
“This isn’t just about a plane,” Musk said as the Model-Aerus landed vertically behind him. “It’s about freedom—freedom from traffic, from pollution, from outdated systems. We’re putting the sky back into the hands of the people.”
As Wall Street reacts, legacy aviation trembles, and Chinese firms scramble to respond, one thing is undeniable:
Tesla’s electric plane has just redrawn the map of human mobility—and grounded China’s dreams in the process.
Ready to take flight? The future just got airborne.
