Boeing-Backed Evio Unveils Regional Hybrid-Electric Concept

Company makes public debut with the announcement of a hybrid-electric model for up to 100 passengers.

Jack Daleo

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 02:33 PM ET

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Zach Vasile

The Evio 810 is planned to accommodate up to 100 passengers on regional flights spanning about 500 nm. [Credit: Evio]

Key Takeaways:

Canadian company Evio publicly debuted its plans for the Evio 810, a 76-to-100-passenger hybrid-electric regional aircraft, aiming for service by the early 2030s.
The project is backed by Boeing (technical support and investment) and features a "strong-hybrid" propulsion architecture developed with Pratt & Whitney Canada, allowing for both hybrid and all-electric flight operations.
Evio seeks to appeal to regional airlines by offering reduced emissions and lower operational/maintenance costs, having already secured conditional purchase agreements for 250 aircraft and 200 options.
The Evio 810 is one of the largest proposed hybrid-electric regional aircraft, designed for optimal performance on flights under 500 nautical miles, and is also adaptable for cargo or military applications.

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There’s a new player threatening to shake up regional aviation.

Thursday marked the public debut of Canada’s Evio—the developer of a clean-sheet, hybrid-electric, 76-to-100-passenger aircraft that it anticipates will enter service by the early 2030s. The company, which began exploring the hybrid concept in 2019, is bolstered by an undisclosed investment and “technical support” from Boeing.