EHang Expects Chinese Certification of Autonomous Air Taxi by Mid-2022

Electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer EHang said it’s planning to win type certification in China of its 216-S two-seat, autonomous air taxi by the middle of 2022.

Thom Patterson

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 12:19 PM ET

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EHang says its two-seat autonomous air taxi has a top speed of 130 km/h (70 knots), a payload capacity of 220 kg, and a range of 35 km (19 nm). [Courtesy EHang]

Key Takeaways:

EHang aims to secure type certification for its 216-S autonomous air taxi in China by mid-2022 and plans to launch commercial passenger services soon after, striving to be the first globally.
The company has made significant operational and infrastructure progress, conducting over 20,000 trial flights in 11 countries and establishing a 5G Intelligent Air Mobility Experience Center, supported by China's new regulatory framework for eVTOL airworthiness.
Despite a revenue decline in 2021, EHang forecasts a strong rebound in 2022, expecting revenues from air mobility uses such as sightseeing, firefighting, and logistics, alongside continued heavy investment in R&D for new AAV models.

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Electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer EHang (NASDAQ: EH) said it’s planning to win type certification in China of its 216-S two-seat, autonomous air taxi by the middle of 2022.

The China-based company wants to begin commercial passenger service shortly after certification. “We aim to be the first firm to launch commercial operational service in the world, probably in the second half of the year,” said Edward Xu, EHang’s chief strategy officer.