Chinese eVTOL manufacturer EHang has announced a collaboration with Greater Bay Technology (GBT) to develop high-speed battery charging systems for flying vehicles. The partnership aims to create an Ultra-Fast Charging (UFC)/eXtreme Fast Charging (XFC) battery system for EHang’s electric aerial vehicles (EAVs).
EHang and GBT plan to jointly develop eVTOL power cells, batteries, packs, charging piles, and energy storage systems that comply with the airworthiness standards of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The goal is to reduce EAV battery charging times to less than 10 minutes for a 30% to 80% charge.
EHang’s founder, chairman, and CEO, Huazhi Hu, commented on the collaboration, stating, “We are pleased to join hands with GBT, a strong partner in the field of XFC batteries, and jointly create an XFC era for eVTOL aircraft. Our cooperation will promote the establishment of UFC ecology for eVTOL aircraft, reduce the charging time of eVTOL, and strengthen the foundation for low-cost, large-scale, and high-efficiency commercial operations in the low-altitude economy.”
In addition to its partnership with GBT, EHang recently signed an agreement with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) at the DriftX mobility event in Abu Dhabi to further drive eVTOL development in the UAE region. This agreement underscores EHang’s commitment to expanding its presence in the global eVTOL market.
EHang has also received regulatory approvals for its EAVs. The company recently received the Production Certificate (PC) for its EHE16-S EAV from the CAAC, validating its mass production quality management system. EHang’s EAVs have also received a standard airworthiness certificate (AC) from the CAAC, making them the first of their kind globally to receive such certification.
EHang’s efforts to promote advanced air mobility (AAM) have been further demonstrated through a recent flight demonstration of its pilotless flying vehicle in Latin America, as well as a group flight of 12 EAVs in China.
