EHang Reveals Low $330K Price Tag for Self-Flying Electric Air Taxi

Many passenger-carrying electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are expected to cost millions to produce, but EHang will sell its EH216-S for far less.

Jack Daleo

Monday, February 05, 2024 at 02:01 PM ET

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EHang’s self-flying, two-passenger EH216-S conducts flight demonstrations at Jiulong Lake Park in Guangzhou, China, on December 28, 2023. [Courtesy: EHang]

Key Takeaways:

Chinese manufacturer EHang has announced a relatively low retail price of approximately $330,000 for its EH216-S eVTOL air taxi in China, effective April 1, making it the first type-certificated eVTOL in the world to reveal pricing and conduct commercial demonstrations.
This price is significantly cheaper than competitors' projected costs (which are often in the millions), reflecting EHang's strategy to rapidly scale within China's "low-altitude economy."
The two-seat EH216-S stands out for its autonomous (pilotless) operation and unique wingless design, though its specifications for passenger capacity and range are more restrictive compared to some rivals.

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Chinese manufacturer EHang has revealed the price tag of its type-certificated, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi—and it’s relatively cheap.

At least, by eVTOL standards. EHang suggested a retail price of 2.39 million Chinese Yuan—or about $330,000—for the self-flying, two-seat aircraft in China, expected to take effect on April 1. The manufacturer is the first in the world to obtain type certification for an eVTOL air taxi, and its EH216-S has already flown commercial demonstrations with ticketed customers.