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EHang Switches Battery Suppliers to Keep Its Flagship Flying Car in the Air Longer

Published: Jun. 20, 2025 6:31 p.m. GMT+8

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The signing ceremony officially inaugurating the cooperation between EHang and Gotion was held in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on June 18. Photo: EHang

EHang Holdings Ltd. said that it will use a customized longer-lasting battery to power its pilotless EH216 series of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft as the Guangzhou-based company prepares to bring the vehicle to market amid a government push for the “low-altitude economy.”

Developed by Gotion High-tech Co. Ltd. (002074.SZ), the battery features higher energy density and power output, which will enable the EH216 to fly further under different scenarios, EHang said in a statement Wednesday.

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EHang is upgrading its EH216 eVTOL aircraft with longer-lasting batteries from Gotion to address range limitations, as previous batteries allowed only 25 minutes of flight per charge.
EHang is diversifying battery suppliers, including collaborations for ultra-fast charging and solid-state batteries, with a 50-minute test flight achieved in November 2024.
China’s eVTOL battery market is projected to reach 112.6 billion yuan ($15.7 billion) by 2030.

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Who’s Who

EHang Holdings Ltd.: EHang Holdings Ltd., based in Guangzhou, develops pilotless EH216 series electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. They are addressing "range anxiety" by partnering with Gotion High-tech Co. Ltd. for longer-lasting batteries, and exploring other suppliers like Guangzhou Greater Bay Technology and Shenzhen Inx Technology Co. Ltd. EHang aims to commercialize its EH216-S for urban air mobility, aerial logistics, and emergency rescue, having obtained an air operator certificate from the CAAC.

Gotion High-tech Co. Ltd.: Gotion High-tech Co. Ltd. (002074.SZ) is a Chinese battery manufacturer. They have developed a customized, high-energy-density battery for EHang's EH216 eVTOL aircraft, which is expected to improve flight range. Gotion is China's fourth-largest EV battery maker by installed capacity. They are one of several battery giants, including CATL and CALB, venturing into the eVTOL battery market.

Shenzhen Grepow Battery Co. Ltd.: Shenzhen Grepow Battery Co. Ltd. used to supply batteries for EHang's EH216 series eVTOL aircraft. However, EHang found that their products could not meet the required flight range for commercialization. Grepow produces batteries for various industries, including robotics and wearables.

Guangzhou Greater Bay Technology Co. Ltd.: Guangzhou Greater Bay Technology Co. Ltd. (Greater Bay Technology) is partnering with EHang Holdings Ltd. to develop an ultra-fast charging battery solution for EHang's eVTOLs. Greater Bay Technology was incubated by Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd.

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd.: Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd. (GAC) is involved in the eVTOL industry through various initiatives. GAC incubated Guangzhou Greater Bay Technology Co. Ltd., which collaborates with EHang on ultra-fast charging battery solutions for eVTOLs. Additionally, GAC has a manufacturing partnership with EHang and develops eVTOLs independently.

Shenzhen Inx Technology Co. Ltd.: Shenzhen Inx Technology Co. Ltd. partnered with EHang on solid-state battery development for eVTOLs. Their collaboration led to a test flight in November 2024 where an EH216-S, powered by their solid-state batteries, flew for nearly 50 minutes. EHang also invested in Shenzhen Inx Technology Co. Ltd. in September 2023.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd.: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) is a Chinese battery giant involved in the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) battery manufacturing business. They supply batteries to eVTOL companies such as Shanghai AutoFlight Co. Ltd. and XPeng Aeroht.

CALB Group Co. Ltd.: CALB Group Co. Ltd. is a Chinese battery giant that has entered the eVTOL battery manufacturing business. They are supplying batteries to eVTOL companies such as Shanghai AutoFlight Co. Ltd. and XPeng Aeroht. The value of China's eVTOL battery market is projected to reach 112.6 billion yuan ($15.7 billion) by 2030.

Shanghai AutoFlight Co. Ltd.: Shanghai AutoFlight Co. Ltd. is an eVTOL company. The article mentions that battery giants like Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. and CALB Group Co. Ltd. supply batteries to Shanghai AutoFlight.

XPeng Aeroht: XPeng Aeroht is an eVTOL manufacturer based in China. The company receives batteries for its eVTOLs from major battery giants like Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. and CALB Group Co. Ltd.

Sinolink Securities Co. Ltd.: Sinolink Securities Co. Ltd. is a company that has made predictions regarding the future growth of the eVTOL battery market in China. They forecast that the market's value will reach an estimated 112.6 billion yuan ($15.7 billion) by the year 2030.

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What Happened When

February 2022：: A Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) document was published showing the EH216-S could fly for no more than 25 minutes per charge and took more than one hour to fully charge.

September 2023：: EHang made an investment in Shenzhen Inx Technology Co. Ltd. to develop solid-state batteries together.

April 2024：: EHang announced a deal with Guangzhou Greater Bay Technology Co. Ltd. to develop an ultra-fast charging battery solution for its eVTOLs.

November 2024：: An EH216-S powered by solid-state batteries developed with Shenzhen Inx Technology completed a test flight lasting nearly 50 minutes.

By March 2025：: EH216-S had previously won a certificate from the CAAC approving the aircraft’s design (the design certificate was received over a year before March 2025).

March 2025：: EHang obtained an air operator certificate from the CAAC to operate EH216-S commercially.

June 18, 2025：: EHang announced it will use a customized longer-lasting battery developed by Gotion High-tech to power its EH216 series of aircraft.

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