EHang and Gotion High-Tech Join Forces to Power the Future of Low-Altitude Economy
- Partnership with leading battery innovator Gotion High-Tech enhances EHang's technological capabilities
- New 46-series cylindrical battery cell technology promises significant improvements in flight range and performance
- Expanded collaboration covers future aircraft models, strengthening long-term growth potential
- Strategic partnership aims to accelerate commercial deployment of UAM solutions
- Battery system improvements are still in development phase with no specific timeline provided
- Commercial deployment timeline and scale remain uncertain
Insights
EHang's battery partnership with Gotion brings critical power system advancements to its eVTOL aircraft, potentially extending range and improving commercial viability.
This expanded partnership between EHang and Gotion High-Tech targets one of the most critical technological challenges in the eVTOL industry - battery performance. The collaboration centers on Gotion's new 46-series cylindrical battery cells, which offer higher energy density and robust power output specifically customized for EHang's EH216 aircraft series.
From a technical perspective, these battery improvements directly address the core limitations facing commercial eVTOL operations. The press release indicates these enhancements will boost three crucial performance metrics: flight range, thrust performance, and operational safety. While specific performance figures aren't provided, these parameters directly impact the aircraft's commercial utility across various operational scenarios.
The strategic value extends beyond immediate product enhancements. By establishing this deeper technical partnership, EHang gains access to specialized battery expertise that can be leveraged across their future aircraft lineup. Gotion's expertise in standardized, platform-based battery systems could potentially create manufacturing efficiencies and supply chain advantages as EHang scales toward commercial deployment.
Battery technology represents a critical differentiator in the eVTOL market, where power-to-weight ratios directly impact aircraft payload, range, and operational economics. This partnership signals EHang's focus on addressing this fundamental technological requirement for commercial viability in the emerging UAM ecosystem.
The collaboration also demonstrates EHang's progress in building out its industrial ecosystem - a crucial element for any aircraft manufacturer moving from development to commercial production. While the announcement doesn't specify implementation timelines or quantitative performance improvements, it represents a meaningful step in EHang's technological roadmap toward commercially viable air mobility solutions.
GUANGZHOU, China, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, today announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Gotion High-Tech Co., Ltd. (“Gotion”), a leading innovator in power battery solutions. Building on a power system framework agreement signed in December 2023, this enhanced collaboration marks a significant step forward in powering the electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft. Under the upgraded partnership, the two companies will jointly advance the development of power systems for EHang’s flagship EH216 series of pilotless eVTOL aircraft, with plans to extend their collaboration to future aircraft models. By leveraging cutting-edge battery technologies, the partnership aims to accelerate the advancement of a safe, intelligent, and sustainable low-altitude transportation ecosystem and contribute to the high-quality development of the low-altitude economy.
Image: EHang and Gotion Cooperation Signing Ceremony
As part of the agreement, Gotion will deliver a customized battery solution tailored to the EH216 series. At the core of the solution is Gotion’s newly developed 46-series cylindrical battery cell, which offers high energy density and robust power output. The next-generation battery system is expected to significantly enhance the EH216 series aircraft in flight range, thrust performance, and operational safety -- further improving the aircraft’s efficiency across a variety of use cases and strengthening its readiness for future scaled commercial deployment.
Beyond the product – level improvements, the partnership marks a strategic step toward building an integrated eVTOL energy ecosystem. EHang and Gotion plan to broaden their cooperation across EHang’s future aircraft lineup, jointly advancing battery innovation aimed at delivering safer, more efficient, and cost-effective eVTOL solutions. These efforts will help accelerate the commercialization of UAM and low-altitude logistics networks. Gotion’s expertise in standardized, platform-based battery systems is expected to be a key enabler of EHang’s long-term competitiveness in the global market.
Changqing Yan, Chief Operating Officer of Gotion’s Asia-Pacific Business Division, commented: "Gotion is committed to advancing transportation electrification through cutting-edge battery technology. The low-altitude economy is a strategically important and rapidly emerging sector, and EHang’s pioneering position and remarkable achievements in the eVTOL space are widely recognized. This partnership enables the deep integration between our high-performance battery system and EHang’s advanced aircraft — addressing current upgrade needs while laying a solid foundation for next-generation air mobility solutions. We look forward to exploring this expansive blue-sky market”.
Shuai Feng, Senior Vice President of EHang, commented: “We are excited to join hands with Gotion, a partner distinguished by its cutting-edge technology and a forward-looking vision. Their advanced 46-series cylindrical cell technology will significantly enhance the performance of our EH216 series, pushing the performance boundaries even further. This is not just an upgrade in energy — it opens up disruptive possibilities for the next generation of eVTOL aircraft. We are confident that our collaboration will help set new industry benchmarks in both performance and safety in the future of low-altitude aviation."
EHang remains committed to developing safer, more efficient and sustainable energy solutions that meet the demands of pilotless eVTOL aircraft — including high energy density, extended range, and enhanced reliability. This partnership with Gotion marks an important milestone in EHang’s continued innovation in aircraft power systems. Looking ahead, EHang will further drive collaborative progress across the UAM ecosystem through technological innovation, contributing to the safe and sustainable growth of the low-altitude economy both in China and globally.
About EHang
EHang (Nasdaq: EH) is the world’s leading urban air mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company. Our mission is to enable safe, autonomous, and eco-friendly air mobility accessible to everyone. EHang provides customers in various industries with unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) systems and solutions: air mobility (including passenger transportation and logistics), smart city management, and aerial media solutions. EHang’s flagship product EH216-S has obtained the world’s first type certificate, production certificate and standard airworthiness certificate for pilotless eVTOL issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (“CAAC”). In 2025, EH216-S eVTOL operators have been granted the first batch of Air Operator Certificates for human-carrying pilotless eVTOL flight services for mass consumers issued by the CAAC. As the forerunner of cutting-edge UAV technologies and commercial solutions in the global UAM industry, EHang continues to explore the boundaries of the sky to make flying technologies benefit our life in smart cities. For more information, please visit www.ehang.com.
About Gotion
Gotion is a global leader in power battery technology and product solutions, specializing in the research, development, production, and sales of lithium power batteries and energy storage batteries. The company has built strong capabilities in battery materials, system integration, and the development of cutting-edge technologies. It is at the forefront of the industry in the cutting-edge fields of solid-state and quasi-solid-state battery.
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