EHang has just officially unveiled the VT35, its latest electric vertical takeoff and landing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) (eVTOL) pilotless aircraft, designed to cover medium- and long-range routes. The event took place at Luogang Park in Hefei City and marked a pivotal moment for both the company and China’s advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystem.
Compact design and extended performance of the VT35
The VT35 represents an evolution of the previous VT30 model, integrating a tandem wing system with eight propellers for vertical takeoff and landing, and a rear propeller for cruise flight. With a range of up to 200 kilometers and a capacity for two people, this aerial vehicle maintains aerodynamic efficiency and operational stability, while reducing its size and weight to improve maneuverability and facilitate operations in urban environments.
Thanks to its versatile design, the VT35 can use the vertiports already implemented for the EH216-S model. This interoperability will allow operation from parks, rooftops and parking lots, improving direct connectivity between urban centers without the need for large additional investments in infrastructure.
Automation and centralized management
Based on the experience accumulated by EHang with the EH216-S, the new VT35 is equipped with autonomous flight systems The new VT35 is equipped with autonomous flight systems, loading and fleet management platforms that allow coordinated operation under predefined routes. It also integrates sensors for obstacle detection and avoidance, ensuring high safety standards in unmanned flight.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has already accepted the type certificate application for the VT35 in March. The aircraft is currently undergoing airworthiness testing and validation. Pricing for the domestic market has been set at RMB 6.5 million, positioning the model as a competitive solution within the growing low-altitude air mobility sector. low-altitude air mobility sector. .
EHang has signed agreements with companies such as Zhejiang Zhiyi UAV and Hainan Fuma to promote the commercial deployment of VT35 in various scenarios. In addition, with the backing of the Hefei government and the recent White Paper on Low Altitude Economy, a specialized production center for this series of aircraft is being established.
Synergy with EH216-S and vision for the future
The VT35 is not intended to replace, but rather to complement the EH216-S, focusing on intercity routes, while the latter remains an urban solution. Both models will work together to form a scalable network covering different levels of air connectivity.
EHang also plans future versions of the VT35 with tiltrotators, thus expanding the use cases to logistics, rescue and maritime transport.
Source and photo: EHang
