China's eVTOL Revolution: Decoding the EH216-S Technical Superiority

Technical Marvel: Power & Performance

Core Specifications

• Distributed Electric Propulsion: 8-axis/16-rotor system with triple redundancy:
• Solid-State Battery: 480Wh/kg energy density (60-90% range boost vs lithium-ion):
• Flight Performance:
  • 130 km/h (80 mph) max speed
  • 50-57 km (31-35 mi) range with solid-state batteries
  • 48 minute endurance:

Parameter	EH216-S (2025)	Traditional Helicopter
Energy Efficiency	0.35 kWh/km	3.2 kWh/km
Charge Time	2 hours (full)	30-60 min (refuel)
Payload	220 kg (485 lbs)	500-1,000 kg

Game-Changing Power: Solid-State Innovation

EHang's November 2024 breakthrough with lithium-metal solid-state batteries addresses critical aviation challenges:

• ⚡ 48-minute continuous flight (vs 25 mins with Li-ion):
• 🔥 40% wider operating temperature range (-20°C to 60°C)
• 💥 Eliminated thermal runaway risks:

"This battery tech could reduce urban air taxi fares by 35% through faster turnaround and lower maintenance" - Aviation Power Systems Analyst:

Global Expansion & Market Readiness

With certifications in 19 countries including Mexico and Brazil:, EHang demonstrates:

• 🌍 Standardized airworthiness validation process
• 🚀 216 units delivered in 2024 (61.4% gross margin):
• 📈 $41k USD price point for international markets:

North American Timeline

FAA Type Certification	Q4 2027 (Projected)
First Commercial Routes	Miami-Naples, FL (2030)

Safety First: Redundant Systems

The EH216-S implements military-grade reliability:

1. Quad-redundant flight controllers
2. Dual power distribution networks
3. Real-time health monitoring for all 16 motors:

Proven through 64,000+ incident-free flights across 42 cities:

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