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:

EHang has set the retail price for its type-certificated EH216-S eVTOL air taxi at approximately $330,000 in China, effective April 1, which is significantly lower than projected competitor prices.
The company is the world's first to obtain type certification for an eVTOL air taxi (from China's CAAC) and has already conducted commercial demonstration flights with ticketed passengers.
This aggressive pricing strategy aims to capitalize on China's low-altitude economy, with the two-seat EH216-S standing out for its autonomous operation and unique wingless design, despite having more restrictive specifications than many 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.