Focusing on high-end commercial passenger eVTOL, VOLANT made its debut at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai.
Within the Future Mobility zone of the Automobile Exhibition Area, VOLANT presented eVTOL innovations, showcasing how they can provide new options for future transportation and elevate the overall travel experience for individuals.
VOLANT’s VE25-100 is designed to accommodate one pilot and five passengers, boasting a maximum cruise speed of 235km/h and a range of 200 to 400km. Currently, it holds the distinction of being the passenger eVTOL, and is believed to have the largest takeoff weight and the most spacious cabin available globally.
Making its debut at the CIIE, the VOLANT VE25-100 showcases a full-scale 1:1 cabin model. The cabin interior boasts a height of 1,350mm, with a seat pitch of 1,250mm between rows and a seat width of 660mm, providing ample legroom and movement space for every passenger.
A specially designed infant basket is included in the rear seating area, offering added convenience for families traveling with children. The oversized glass cabin provides excellent visibility, allowing passengers to enjoy stunning views throughout their journey. The cabin lighting system, meticulously designed with LED technology, offers low power consumption, high brightness, and a wide range of colors, enhancing the overall travel experience.
Additionally, the VE25-100 features a flexible 6-seat cabin layout that can be easily reconfigured to suit different usage scenarios, whether for business travel, family trips, or sightseeing flights. The seats and interior are crafted from Tapis, a premium eco-friendly material known for its softness, smoothness, breathability, and excellent durability and stain resistance, ensuring a comfortable and healthy traveling environment.
In addition to its comfortable high-end commercial passenger transport capabilities, the VE25-100 is highly versatile. It can accommodate a two-meter stretcher and load aviation-grade containers, making it multi-functional. The aircraft can seamlessly transition between three configurations for passenger transport, emergency rescue, and cargo transport, effectively covering six major scenarios: low-altitude sightseeing, short-haul transportation, urban travel, emergency rescue, aviation cargo, and private travel.
Furthermore, VOLANT’s eVTOL flight simulator garnered significant attention. Unlike the control methods employed in traditional multi-rotor and fixed-wing aircraft, the VE25-100 eVTOL utilizes an innovative control philosophy known as Simplified Vehicle Operations (SVO). This approach allows pilots to manage the entire flight state using a single set of control inputs, significantly reducing the complexity of flight tasks and greatly enhancing flight safety. As a result, pilots can achieve a truly safe and effortless flying experience, while passengers enjoy a highly efficient and comfortable journey.
“At this CIIE, we have signed new agreements with a total value of up to RMB 3 billion, which add a unique low-altitude dimension to the expo,” said Mcfly Huang, Partner and Senior Vice President of VOLANT.
