EHang’s new VT35 aims to dominate air taxi race

Guangzhou-based EHang is taking its air taxi ambitions to new heights. The company just revealed its VT35 autonomous eVTOL, a long-range aircraft designed for inter-city travel that could reshape how people move between major hubs. The VT35 skips the pilot seat altogether. Instead, passengers step directly into a luxurious, control-free cabin with wide doors and plush seating, no stairs required. A large digital display greets riders with flight info, trajectory maps, and climate and entertainment controls.

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The VT35 is designed for distance and comfort

The VT35 uses eight lift propellers and one propulsion propeller to stay airborne for up to 60 minutes and cover 125 miles on a single charge. It’s built for efficiency and speed, cruising around 134 mph while carrying a payload of up to 440 pounds. Measuring about 27 feet long with a 26.7-foot wingspan, the aircraft blends aerodynamic design with smart power management. This makes it ideal for regional flights, linking nearby cities in areas such as the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay region, where EHang envisions its first air taxi corridors.

Credit: EHang

Aiming ahead of rivals

While U.S. companies like Joby Aviation and Archer have raised billions to bring eVTOLs to market, EHang is positioning itself to leap ahead by going fully autonomous. Its new R&D and manufacturing hub in Hefei, China, marks a significant step toward mass production. If it delivers as promised, EHang could be the first to make electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) travel commercially viable, without pilots, without airports, and with minimal environmental impact.

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What this means for you

Autonomous air taxis aren’t just future prospects; they’re test-flying right now. If EHang succeeds, we could soon see pilotless air rides connecting cities faster than trains or highways. Travelers might one day hail a flying cab the same way they order a rideshare today. It also signals a new era for clean, electric mobility, with less congestion on the ground and fewer emissions in the air. But expect regulators to move cautiously before approving passenger flights outside of test zones.

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Kurt’s key takeaways

EHang’s VT35 feels like a glimpse into the future of everyday flight. With comfort, autonomy, and sustainability all packed into one sleek aircraft, it’s hard not to imagine a world where short-haul air taxis become as common as commuter trains.

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