Ehang faces competition from several companies in the emerging urban air mobility and autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) sector. Some of its notable competitors include:
Joby Aviation: Joby is a well-funded startup focused on electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company has developed a unique aircraft design and is actively testing its prototypes.
Volocopter: Volocopter specializes in electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for short-distance urban air mobility. The company has conducted successful test flights and is working on certifications for its eVTOL vehicles.
Lilium: Lilium is another player in the eVTOL space, developing all-electric aircraft designed for regional air mobility. They aim to provide a sustainable and efficient mode of transportation between cities.
Vertical Aerospace: Based in the UK, Vertical Aerospace is working on eVTOL aircraft for both passenger and cargo transport. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing innovative electric aircraft for urban mobility.
Terrafugia (a subsidiary of Geely): Terrafugia is developing the Transition, a hybrid-electric roadable aircraft. While different from the eVTOL concept, it showcases a unique approach to blending road and air travel.
Airbus Urban Mobility: Airbus is a major player in the aerospace industry and is investing in urban air mobility solutions. The company is developing its own eVTOL aircraft and exploring how aerial mobility could integrate into existing transportation networks.