EH216-S
The EH216-S is a two-seat, fully electric, pilotless eVTOL aircraft developed by EHang for urban air mobility applications. It holds the world's first Type Certificate, Production Certificate, and Standard Airworthiness Certificate for a pilotless passenger-carrying eVTOL from China's CAAC, issued between 2023 and 2024.
Overview and Use Cases
The EH216-S is a pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed for urban air mobility. Intended applications include air taxi services, aerial tourism, airport shuttles, and emergency response operations. The aircraft has conducted human-carrying pilotless trial flights, including operations in Doha, Qatar in November 2025.
Key Capabilities
- Fully electric propulsion
- Pilotless autonomous operation
- Two-passenger capacity
- Operating range of 32–35 km (20–22 miles)
- Cruise speed of approximately 130 kph (81 mph)
- Maximum speed of approximately 130 kph (81 mph)
Specifications
- Passenger Capacity: 2 passengers
- Range: 32–35 km
- Cruise Speed: ~130 kph
- Maximum Speed: ~130 kph
- Power System: Fully electric
- Operation Mode: Fully autonomous/pilotless
- Unit Price: Approximately $410,000 USD (or RMB 2.39 million in China)
Certifications and Regulatory Status
The EH216-S holds three significant certifications from China's Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC):
- Type Certificate
- Production Certificate
- Standard Airworthiness Certificate
These certifications, issued between 2023 and 2024, represent the world's first issuance of such certificates for a pilotless passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft.
Manufacturer
The EH216-S is developed and manufactured by EHang, headquartered in Guangzhou, China. The company is publicly listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol EH.
Deployment
Multiple deployment sites are operational or planned across China, the Middle East, and internationally.
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