The future of flying cars will need more than advanced aircraft. It will also require a completely new power infrastructure. Hitachi Energy and Eve Air Mobility have signed an agreement to jointly develop the electrical systems needed to support Eve’s electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, or eVTOLs.
The partnership will focus on developing charging infrastructure and adapting existing electric vehicle charging technology for aircraft. The companies will also explore the power requirements needed to support future urban air mobility operations and charging facilities at vertiports.
Eve, which is controlled by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, is currently conducting flight tests of its electric aircraft. The company expects certification in 2028 and has already attracted around 2,700 pre-orders worldwide.
The deal marks Eve’s first partnership focused specifically on charging infrastructure for its aircraft. As electric air taxis move closer to commercial operations, reliable high-power charging systems will become essential for their safe and efficient deployment.
The partnership highlights a key challenge for the future of urban air mobility: before flying cars can take off, the right power infrastructure must be ready on the ground.
