The battery-electric Elysian E9X will travel up to 800 km direct and accommodate up to 90 passengers.*

10
Passengers
100
km
Range in one single charge*

*A New Perspective on Battery-Electric Aviation, Part II: Conceptual Design of a 90-Seater

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Delivery

Plans for the Elysian E9X include an eventual range of 1000 km, covering routes up to 2000 km with a stopover.

No longer restricted to small planes, battery-electric air travel can replace 50% of scheduled flights, reducing aviation CO2 emissions by 20%.*
No longer restricted to small planes, battery-electric air travel can replace 50% of scheduled flights, reducing aviation CO2 emissions by 20%.*

*A New Perspective on Battery-Electric Aviation, Part I: Reassessment of Achievable Range

E9X
E9X scale
E9X737 (for scale)
1

Propellers

Distributed electric propulsion (DEP) replaces conventional twin-propeller configuration to enable low-wing configuration with a wing-mounted landing gear.

2

Wings

A smaller body combined with larger wings increases the aerodynamic efficiency without advanced technology.

3

Reserve Energy System

To provide energy to the batteries and motors during diversion or loitering.

4

Batteries

Placed in the wingbox to lighten the aircraft and put the load where the lift is.

5

Folding Wing Tips

To optimise aerodynamic performance and fit within gate span constraints.

Battery-electric: The most efficient path to zero-emission air travel
-10%
Engine
-5%
Discharging
-5%
Battery Charging
-5%
Grid Transport
100%
Renewable Energy Source
Usable Energy77%
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Elysian E9X Battery Electric Aircraft
Versus hydrogen
-10%
Engine
-40%
Fuel Cell
-3%
Transport
-30%
Liquification
-30%
H2 Electrolysis
-5%
Grid Transport
100%
Renewable Energy Source
Usable Energy24%
Hydrogen Fuel Cell
-60%
Gas Turbine
-3%
Transport
-30%
Liquification
-30%
H2 Electrolysis
-5%
Grid Transport
100%
Renewable Energy Source
Usable Energy18%
Hydrogen Turbine
Versus PtL Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF)
-1%
Turbine
-1%
Transport
-30%
e-Fuel Synthesis
-30%
CO2 DAC
-30%
H2 Electrolysis
-5%
Grid Transport
100%
Renewable Energy Source
Usable Energy13%
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF)
The lowest running cost
Energy/Fuel* Cost
LOW**
Maintenance Cost
LOW
Other Costs
MEDIUM
Battery Electric
Energy/Fuel* Cost
MEDIUM
Maintenance Cost
MEDIUM
Other Costs
MEDIUM
Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Energy/Fuel* Cost
MEDIUM
Maintenance Cost
HIGH
Other Costs
MEDIUM
Hydrogen Turbine
Energy/Fuel* Cost
HIGH
Maintenance Cost
HIGH
Other Costs
LOW
e-SAF

*Fuel cost is benchmarked against battery-electric based on 2030 & 2050 estimates and includes tank-to-wake loss per technology. For battery-electric the cost includes replacing the battery pack every 1250-1500 charging cycles.

**Includes cost of battery swap.

The lowest environmental impact
Environmental impact study coming soon
By 2040, half of all flights worldwide could achieve zero emissions by switching to battery-electric.
By 2040, half of all flights worldwide could achieve zero emissions by switching to battery-electric.
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Let’s build the future of zero-emission air travel together. We invite governments and industry partners to be part of the revolution.

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