Vertical Aligns with CCS Fast-Charging Standard for VX4 eVTOL

Vertical Aerospace is adopting the Combined Charging Standard (CCS) for its VX4 eVTOL, ensuring compatibility with a growing network and supporting industry-wide electrification efforts By William Mackenzie / 02 Apr 2025
Vertical Aligns with CCS Fast-Charging Standard for VX4 eVTOL
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Vertical Aerospace is adopting the Combined Charging Standard (CCS) for its VX4 eVTOL, joining BETA Technologies and Archer Aviation in driving a universal, fast-charging system for eVTOL aircraft.

The CCS fast-charging standard will allow Vertical’s VX4 to achieve fast turnaround times, including rapid battery charging and conditioning for shuttle operations. Vertical’s adoption of CCS will enable immediate interoperability with all CCS chargers of this standard, including BETA’s growing network.

This development is set to contribute to a global industry-wide charging infrastructure, supporting integration for OEMs, operators, and infrastructure providers while addressing costs and the adoption of electric aviation.

The company’s move to adopt the CCS standard reportedly aligns with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) call for standardized charging systems, essential for scaling and commercializing electric aviation, as outlined in its paper, “Interoperability of Electric Charging Infrastructure.”

Stuart Simpson, CEO of Vertical Aerospace, commented, “With certification efforts with five aviation authorities and customers across four continents, Vertical, together with BETA and Archer, choosing this standard means the industry has decided. Standardizing charging infrastructure is a crucial step in making electric aviation commercially viable. By adopting the CCS, we’re ensuring that VX4 can integrate seamlessly into a shared charging network, which is great news for our customers and reinforces our commitment to delivering a scalable eVTOL ecosystem.”

Chip Palombini, BETA’s Charge Production Lead, added, “The true unlock of the next generation of aviation won’t come just from novel aircraft, it’s about a robust interoperable charging infrastructure that can support all manufacturers. We are building a foundation that will allow eVTOLs to operate and scale safely, reliably, and efficiently across the globe, and Vertical Aerospace shares that vision.”

David Dunning, Director of Global Innovation & Policy, General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), stated,“A unified charging standard is important as it would assist in reducing costs, streamlining operations and accelerating adoption of electric aircraft, which benefits manufacturers, operators, infrastructure operators and passengers alike.”

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