EHang Launches Long-Range Air Taxi to Target Intercity Market
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The new-generation long-range electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the VT-35, was unveiled in Hefei, Anhui province, on Oct. 13, 2025
Chinese aircraft-maker EHang Holdings Ltd. is taking a major step toward expanding its commercial reach by entering the intercity transport segment with a new long-range flying taxi.
The company on Monday unveiled the VT-35, a two-seat, autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft equipped with fixed wings and a range exceeding 200 kilometers (124 miles). The launch signals a strategic pivot for the Nasdaq-listed firm, which had previously focused on short-range aircraft.
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- EHang unveiled the VT-35, a two-seat, autonomous eVTOL with over 200 km range and a guide price of 6.5 million yuan ($911,000).
- The VT-35 targets intercity transport and the growing "low-altitude economy," with backing from Hefei city, which pledged 500 million yuan in support.
- The VT-35 is awaiting regulatory approval, with certification expected to take about two years after the March 2025 application.
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Who’s Who
- EHang Holdings Ltd.
- EHang Holdings Ltd. (亿航智能) is a Chinese aircraft manufacturer listed on Nasdaq. They recently unveiled the VT-35, a long-range eVTOL aircraft, marking their entry into intercity transport. This move expands their focus beyond short-range aircraft like their flagship EH216-S model, aiming for more significant commercial applications in China's "low-altitude economy."
- AutoFlight
- AutoFlight is a Chinese startup that focuses on developing long-range electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. It is a competitor to EHang in the growing "low-altitude economy" market for intercity transport.
- Aerofugia
- Aerofugia (沃飞长空) is a Chinese startup in the eVTOL market. It is one of the domestic competitors to EHang, focusing on developing long-range electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for intercity transport.
- TCab Tech
- TCab Tech is a domestic Chinese startup that is focused on developing long-range electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for intercity transport. They are among the competitors in China's growing "low-altitude economy," vying with companies like EHang, AutoFlight, and Aerofugia. TCab Tech's ambitions are similar to EHang's new strategic pivot towards longer-range flying taxis.
- XPeng AeroHT
- **XPeng AeroHT** is a company that had specialized in multirotor aircraft. They are now developing a long-range hybrid eVTOL to broaden its use cases, as announced on October 12.
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What Happened When
- May 2021：
- EHang announced its intention to enter the long-range market with the VT-30.
- March 2025：
- EHang received commercial approval for the EH216-S from Chinese regulators.
- March 2025：
- EHang submitted its application for a type certificate for the VT-35 to the Civil Aviation Administration of China.
- Late August 2025：
- EHang signed an investment cooperation agreement with the Hefei municipal government to establish a VT-35 base in Hefei.
- October 12, 2025：
- XPeng AeroHT announced that it is developing a long-range hybrid eVTOL.
- October 14, 2025：
- EHang unveiled the VT-35 two-seat, autonomous eVTOL aircraft.
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