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1.EHang
The world's first company to obtain Type Certificate (TC), Production Certificate (PC), and Standard Airworthiness Certificate (AC) for its unmanned passenger eVTOL aircraft. Its flagship model, the EH216-S, has entered commercial operation. In 2024, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) accepted its application for an Operational Certificate, signaling the imminent establishment of the world's first passenger eVTOL operational standards.
2.XPeng Aero HT
An affiliate of XPeng Motors, focusing on intelligent electric flying cars. Its Voyager X2 has secured a Special Flight Permit in China, initiated pre-sales, and advanced toward mass production.
3.Aerofugia
A subsidiary of Geely, with full proprietary eVTOL R&D capabilities. Its AE200 has completed full-scale test flights and secured an order for 100 units from China’s Hualong Business Jet.
4.Autoflight
Specializing in large autonomous eVTOLs. Its V1500 "Prosperity" completed the world's first cross-sea, cross-city eVTOL route demonstration (Shenzhen-Zhuhai, 20 minutes), secured bulk orders, and is accelerating global test flights and commercialization.
5.Zero Gravity
Focused on passenger eVTOLs, with parallel developments in electric fixed-wing and tilt-rotor aircraft. Its ZG-T6 has completed Phase 3 technical verification and established R&D/test bases in the Yangtze River Delta region to advance green aviation.
6.Volant Aerotech
Its flagship VE25, featuring a compound-wing configuration for 5 passengers, has signed Letters of Intent (LOIs) with multiple clients. In 2024, it raised ¥100 million in Series A+++ funding to expedite applications in low-altitude tourism and emergency rescue.
7.TCab Tech
Dedicated to tilt-rotor passenger eVTOLs. Its E20 prototype completed its maiden flight and entered tilt-transition testing. The company has secured LOIs from the Middle East and Southeast Asia, with plans to deploy "air taxi" networks in the Middle East.
8.Vertaxi
Launched the M1 eVTOL with a 250 km range and 5-seat capacity, targeting urban short-haul mobility. In 2024, it closed Series B funding to accelerate R&D and manufacturing base construction.
9.GAC Group
Developed the amphibious flying car "GOVE," capable of vertical takeoff/landing and ground driving. Progress includes over 300 test flights and ongoing efforts to refine technology for industrial implementation.
10.EVT Aerotec
Its ET9 prototype adopts a quadrotor eight-propeller compound-wing design, offering a 240 km range for 5 passengers or 500 kg payload. After completing its maiden flight in 2024, it aims to serve cargo, tourism, and emergency rescue markets.
