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Daher EcoPulse vs EHang 216 AAV

Daher EcoPulse vs EHang 216 AAV

	Daher EcoPulse EHang 216 AAV

Price	$495,000.00 $450,000.00
Our Rating	5.5 5.5
Brand	Daher EHang
Category	Flying Vehicles Flying Vehicles

Overview Electric Flying Vehicle

Model	Daher EcoPulse EHang 216 AAV
Manufacturer	Daher (in collaboration with Airbus & Safran) EHang Holdings Limited (China)
Announced	2019 2018
launched	November 29, 2023 2019
Base Price	4950000 450000

Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build

Aircraft Type	Hybrid-electric distributed-propulsion demonstrator (based on Daher TBM platform) Autonomous eVTOL Passenger Drone
Length	10.7 m (based on TBM 900) 5.61 m (18.4 ft)
Wingspan / Rotor Diameter	12.8 m 6.2 m (20.3 ft)
Height	4.4 m 1.77 m (5.8 ft)
Empty Weight	360 kg (794 lb)
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	600 kg (1,323 lb)
Passenger Capacity	4–6 2 persons
Cargo Capacity	40–60 kg (88–132 lb)
Landing Gear Type	Retractable tricycle gear Fixed skids

Power & Propulsion

Battery Type	High-voltage Lithium-ion (800 V DC system) Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity	350 kW 17 kWh
Battery Brand	Airbus EHang proprietary system
Charging Input Voltage	220–380 V AC
Charging Power	Up to 30 kW
Charging Time	60–120 minutes
Solar / Hybrid Assist	Hybrid system (conventional turboprop + electric motors)
Motor	Six wing-mounted Safran electric propellers (e-propulsion units) 16 electric motors (8 dual coaxial propellers)
Total Power Output	350 kW combined 416 kW combined
Propulsion System	Hybrid configuration combining a turboprop engine, turbogenerator, and distributed electric thrusters Distributed Electric Propulsion
transmission	Direct-drive electric motors (no gearbox) Direct drive

Electric Flying Vehicle Performance

Cruising speed	100 km/h (62 mph)
Top Speed	Estimated around 290 km/h (180 mph) 130 km/h (81 mph)
Maximum Range	35 km (22 miles)
Endurance (Flight Time)	Less than 1 hour on battery power alone 21–25 minutes
Climb Rate	6 m/s
Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)	3,000 m (9,842 ft)
Takeoff / Landing Type	Conventional runway operation Vertical (VTOL)
Noise Level (dB)	Significantly reduced 75 dB (at 50 m)
Flight Modes	Hybrid electric and distributed propulsion modes Fully autonomous / Remote override

Safety & Systems

Avionics	Modified Daher TBM avionics with Airbus-developed distributed propulsion management Redundant navigation and control systems with live data link
Flight Control	Custom software enabling differential thrust for roll and yaw control Fully autonomous; monitored from EHang Command Center
Safety Features	High-voltage battery management Synchronization of propellers (noise and vibration reduction) Redundant power systems Multiple redundant motors and batteries Encrypted communication links Real-time system diagnostics Fail-safe hover and return-to-base functions Enclosed composite cabin
Emergency Landing System	Autonomous safe landing with redundant power and navigation
Certifications	Demonstrator only (not yet certified for production use) CAAC Type Certification (China, 2023) EASA & FAA validation in progress

Interior & Comfort

Seating Layout	4–6 seats 2 side-by-side seats
Cabin Type	Pressurized light aircraft cabin Enclosed, composite shell with panoramic canopy
Infotainment & Displays	Touchscreen control panel, flight status display
Storage Compartments	Small rear compartment
Other Features	Advanced power distribution, hybrid control interface Air-conditioned cabin Voice communication with control center Automatic doors

Capacities

Passenger Capacity	4–6 2 persons
Payload Capacity	220 kg (485 lb) including passengers
Cargo Capacity	0.3 m³

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