Alef Aeronautics has released new video footage showcasing its flying car prototype performing a full sequence of driving, vertical takeoff, and low-altitude flight over another vehicle in a simulated traffic obstruction scenario.

The demonstration features the company’s Model Zero prototype, an all-electric vehicle designed to operate both on public roads and in the air. In the video, the car drives normally before encountering a blocked roadway, then transitions into vertical takeoff mode and flies over the obstacle, landing beyond it to continue its journey. The footage is intended to illustrate how the technology could one day help drivers bypass traffic congestion rather than sit idle in gridlock.

Alef founder and CEO Jim Dukhovny explains that the concept focuses on practical urban mobility, not high-altitude flight. The vehicle is designed for short, controlled hops over traffic or obstacles, prioritizing safety and integration with existing transportation systems rather than replacing traditional aviation.

Founded in 2015 by a group of engineers inspired by science fiction and real-world transportation challenges, Alef has spent nearly a decade refining its technology. The company has received limited Federal Aviation Administration clearance for testing in controlled environments, marking a significant regulatory milestone for road-capable eVTOL vehicles.

Alef is preparing its first production model, the Model A, a two-passenger flying car priced at approximately $300,000. The company reports more than 3,000 pre-orders and is targeting early 2026 for initial deliveries. While widespread adoption remains years away, the latest video underscores growing momentum in the race to turn flying cars from fiction into functional reality.