A California flying-car startup, Alef Aeronautics, releases a promotional video showing its aircraft-like vehicle taking off and flying over a Tesla Roadster. The stunt is presented as a “welcome” to Tesla’s entry into the electric flying car field and includes a direct visual comparison between the two vehicles.
Gizmodo and Electrek both report that Alef frames the moment as a milestone in its testing, describing the clip as marking its 1,000th test flight. The outlets note Alef’s broader claim that, before the Tesla Roadster, the flying-car market had been dominated by a smaller set of players.
Across coverage, the key difference is emphasis: Al Jazeera highlights the mocking or trolling aspect of flying over the Roadster, while other outlets focus more on Alef’s test-flight milestone and its competitive positioning as Tesla joins the concept. None of the reports indicate that the video reflects an official endorsement or a coordinated announcement between the companies.
