Archer Installs ‘Automotive Style’ Air Taxi Battery Pack Production Line

The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) manufacturer says its newly installed battery pack manufacturing line is capable of producing up to 15,000 per year.

Jack Daleo

Thursday, May 09, 2024 at 03:34 PM ET

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Archer’s high-volume battery pack production facility leverages automation for certain portions of the manufacturing process. [Courtesy: Archer Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Archer Aviation has completed the installation of an "automotive-style" manufacturing line in San Jose, California, to produce thousands of proprietary lithium-ion battery packs for its Midnight air taxi.
This new facility is capable of producing up to 15,000 battery packs annually, supporting the mass production goals of Archer's main aircraft factory and representing a strategic vertical integration for the company.
The proprietary battery packs, designed for enhanced safety and performance, have successfully undergone rigorous 50-foot drop tests and are being further evaluated in partnership with NASA.

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Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer Archer Aviation is ready to produce thousands of lithium-ion battery packs for its flagship Midnight air taxi.

The manufacturer on Wednesday announced it completed the installation of an “automotive style” battery pack manufacturing line within its integrated test lab and manufacturing facilities in San Jose, California.