EHang's EH216-S autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) has completed its first test flight using solid-state lithium batteries.

After receiving the world's first type certification a year ago and delivering dozens of aircraft for low-altitude tourism initiatives, China's EHang has become a de facto leader in the burgeoning eVTOL industry.

At the Launch Event of UAM Hub, High-Energy Solid-State Battery Technology Breakthrough and Hefei Low-Altitude Planning, EHang showcased a unedited, continuous flight video of the EH216-S equipped with the high-energy solid-state battery. This flight test was notarized by the Guangzhou Notary Office.

EHang successfully completed the world's first solid-state battery test in a pilotless passenger-carrying eVTOL, boosting endurance to 48 minutes. Over the course of the past year, EHang and Inx have worked together to create several versions of the battery.