ES-30 Tech Specs
Capacity
– 30 passengers (typical)
Range
– 200 km all electric
– 400 km electric+hybrid
– 800 km electric+hybrid 25pax
Propulsion
– 4 electric motors
Energy source
– Batteries (primary)
– Reserve-Hybrid Turbogenerators
Max altitude
– 20,000 ft
Runway length
– 1,100 m
Turn around time
– 30 min (fast charge)
Enter into service
– 2028
Longer Electric range as batteries evolve
Late 2020’s
– 200 km electric
– 400 km hybrid
Mid 2030’s
– 300 km electric
– 500 km hybrid
Late 2030’s
– 400 km electric
– 600 km hybrid
Climate
Zero Emissions:
– at airports
– on routes up to 200 km
– on routes beyond 200 km as battery evolves
Low Emissions:
– over 50% reduction per seat compared to 50-seats turboprops on longer sectors
– over 90% advantage if SAF is used
Low Noise:
– electric motors low community noise during takeoff and landing
Profitability
Low Cost drivers:
– low electricity cost compared to jet fuel
– low maintenance cost of electric motors
Competitive Operating Costs:
– cash operating cost per seat similar to 50-seats turboprop
– cash operating cost per trip significantly better
Better Economics over time:
– longer electric flights and longer battery life
– lower battery maintenance cost
– electricity price decrease
Conventional aircraft gets more expensive:
– fossil fuel cost increase
– carbon offset and environmental penalty costs
– engine maintenance cost creep