Drive-and-fly car from PAL-V, Netherlands
PAL-V Libertyprice, release date and specs
PAL-V received a European Production Organisation Approval from EASA in September 2026, six months after the Dutch RDW approved it as an automotive manufacturer (March 2026). The Liberty itself still needs EASA type certification, which the CEO says takes about 18 months of compliance testing, so the target for customers flying is 2028.
How far it has got
- Prototype
- Testing
- Certifying
- Certified
- Delivering
Certifying: in formal certification.
Not yet. The PAL-V Liberty isn't for sale.
PAL-V says about 250 vehicles are already reserved, roughly half by fire brigades, police and military buyers, and Dutch media report it has stopped taking new orders; first deliveries are expected in 2028.
Watch it fly
Video from PAL-V on YouTube. It loads only when you press play.
Key facts
- Three-wheeled car that converts into a two-seat gyroplane; it needs a short strip to take off and cannot take off vertically.
- Road-legal in Europe since 2020; certification basis with EASA finalized in 2021.
- EASA issued a No Technical Objection to its compliance program in April 2025 and a Production Organisation Approval in September 2026.
- Its Dutch plant can build up to 100 vehicles a year, and about 250 are reserved.
- Delivery dates have slipped repeatedly, from 2021 to 2025, then 2026, and now 2028.
Price and how to order
Do you need a license to fly the PAL-V Liberty?
A driver's license plus a pilot license with a gyroplane rating; no FAA approval for US use has been reported.
Specifications
Questions people ask
How much does the PAL-V Liberty cost?
PAL-V lists expected EU prices of €299,000 to €499,000 before taxes, depending on edition. That is roughly $336,000 to $562,000 at October 2026 exchange rates.
When can you buy the PAL-V Liberty?
Not right now. About 250 vehicles are reserved, Dutch media report that PAL-V has stopped taking orders, and first deliveries are expected in 2028 once the aircraft is certified.
Do you need a pilot's license to fly the PAL-V Liberty?
Yes. You need a driving license for the road and a pilot license with a gyroplane rating to fly. PAL-V runs a training program, the FlyDrive Academy, for buyers.
Has the PAL-V Liberty actually flown?
Yes. The PAL-V ONE prototype first flew in 2012, and a Liberty is road-registered and has passed Dutch roadworthiness inspections. It is not yet certified as an aircraft, so it has not entered customer service.
Sources
- PAL-V: European Approval for Production Organisation PAL-V (September 2026)
- PAL-V: The Liberty (specifications and prices) (October 2026)
- DutchNews.nl: Dutch flying car finally cleared for take-off by 2028 (September 2026)
- ZAG Daily: PAL-V secures European approval to produce flying cars (September 2026)
- Aviation Outlook: PAL-V Secures Dual Production Approval for Flying Car Manufacturing (September 2026)
- PR Newswire: FlyDrive Company PAL-V Clears Essential Certification Milestone (April 2025)
- Aerospace Global News: Tesla's Roadster only hovers: Here are 6 flying cars that really take off (October 2026)
- Wikipedia: PAL-V Liberty (October 2026)
Last checked October 17, 2026. Makers revise prices and dates often; confirm with PAL-V before paying a deposit. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
