EHang Deepens Partnership with Hefei Government to Establish VT35 Series Long-Range eVTOL Product Hub in Hefei
EHang (NASDAQ:EH), the leading urban air mobility technology company, has announced a significant partnership with the Hefei government to establish a product hub for its VT35 series long-range eVTOL aircraft. The total investment is estimated at RMB 1 billion, with the Hefei government providing additional support valued at RMB 500 million through aircraft orders and industry chain cooperation.
The VT35, EHang's next-generation passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft, is designed for medium to long-distance air mobility, including intercity and cross-terrain transport. The product hub will encompass R&D, testing, manufacturing, certification, and operations. The Type Certificate application for VT35 is currently under CAAC airworthiness review, having been accepted in February 2025.
EHang (NASDAQ:EH), azienda leader nella tecnologia per la mobilità aerea urbana, ha annunciato una partnership importante con il governo di Hefei per creare un hub produttivo dedicato alla sua serie VT35 di eVTOL a lungo raggio. L'investimento complessivo è stimato in RMB 1 miliardo, con il governo di Hefei che fornirà un supporto aggiuntivo valutato in RMB 500 milioni tramite ordini di velivoli e cooperazione nella filiera.
Il VT35, il nuovo velivolo eVTOL passeggeri di EHang di nuova generazione, è pensato per la mobilità aerea a medio-lungo raggio, incluse rotte interurbane e attraversamenti di terreni complessi. L'hub produttivo comprenderà R&S, collaudi, produzione, certificazione e operazioni. La domanda di Certificato di Tipo per il VT35 è attualmente in valutazione di aeronavigabilità presso la CAAC, dopo essere stata accettata nel febbraio 2025.
EHang (NASDAQ:EH), la compañía líder en tecnología de movilidad aérea urbana, ha anunciado una asociación relevante con el gobierno de Hefei para establecer un centro de producción para su serie VT35 de eVTOL de largo alcance. La inversión total se estima en RMB 1.000 millones, y el gobierno de Hefei ofrecerá un apoyo adicional valorado en RMB 500 millones mediante pedidos de aeronaves y cooperación en la cadena industrial.
El VT35, el eVTOL de pasajeros de nueva generación de EHang, está diseñado para movilidad aérea de medio a largo alcance, incluyendo enlaces interurbanos y transporte a través de terrenos variados. El centro productivo abarcará I+D, pruebas, fabricación, certificación y operaciones. La solicitud del Certificado de Tipo para el VT35 se encuentra actualmente en revisión de aeronavegabilidad por la CAAC, tras haber sido aceptada en febrero de 2025.
EHang (NASDAQ:EH), 도시 항공 모빌리티 기술 선도 기업이 헤페이(合肥) 정부와 협력해 VT35 시리즈 장거리 eVTOL 항공기의 제품 허브를 설립한다고 발표했습니다. 총 투자액은 RMB 10억으로 추정되며, 헤페이 정부는 항공기 발주 및 산업 체인 협력을 통해 RMB 5억의 추가 지원을 제공합니다.
VT35는 EHang의 차세대 여객용 eVTOL로, 도시간 및 지형을 넘나드는 중·장거리 항공 이동을 위해 설계되었습니다. 제품 허브는 연구개발, 시험, 제조, 인증 및 운영을 포함합니다. VT35의 형식증명(Type Certificate) 신청서는 2025년 2월에 접수되어 현재 CAAC의 안전성 심사를 받고 있습니다.
EHang (NASDAQ:EH), entreprise leader dans la technologie de mobilité aérienne urbaine, a annoncé un partenariat important avec le gouvernement de Hefei pour créer un pôle produit dédié à sa série VT35 d'eVTOL longue portée. L'investissement total est estimé à RMB 1 milliard, le gouvernement de Hefei apportant un soutien supplémentaire estimé à RMB 500 millions via des commandes d'appareils et la coopération de la chaîne industrielle.
Le VT35, eVTOL passagers de nouvelle génération d'EHang, est conçu pour la mobilité aérienne moyenne à longue distance, y compris les liaisons interurbaines et les traversées de terrains variés. Le pôle produit couvrira R&D, essais, fabrication, certification et exploitation. La demande de certificat de type pour le VT35 est actuellement en examen d'aéro-aptitude auprès de la CAAC, après avoir été acceptée en février 2025.
EHang (NASDAQ:EH), führendes Unternehmen für städtische Luftmobilitätstechnologie, hat eine bedeutende Partnerschaft mit der Regierung von Hefei angekündigt, um ein Produktzentrum für die VT35-Serie der Langstrecken-eVTOL-Flugzeuge aufzubauen. Die Gesamtinvestition wird auf RMB 1 Milliarde geschätzt; die Regierung von Hefei stellt zusätzlich Unterstützung im Wert von RMB 500 Millionen in Form von Flugzeugbestellungen und Kooperationen entlang der Industrie‑Kette bereit.
Der VT35, EHangs eVTOL‑Passagierflugzeug der nächsten Generation, ist für mittlere bis lange Strecken ausgelegt, einschließlich innerstädtischer Verbindungen und grenzüberschreitender Transporte über unterschiedliche Geländetypen. Das Produktzentrum wird F&E, Tests, Fertigung, Zertifizierung und Betrieb umfassen. Der Antrag auf Musterzulassung für den VT35 befindet sich derzeit in der Lufttüchtigkeitsprüfung der CAAC, nachdem er im Februar 2025 angenommen wurde.
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- Significant capital investment required for new product hub development
- Multiple pending regulatory certifications still needed (TC, PC, AC, and OC)
- Execution risks in establishing new manufacturing and R&D facilities
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EHang secures RMB 1B partnership with Hefei for VT35 eVTOL hub, strengthening commercial viability and market position.
EHang's new partnership with the Hefei government represents a significant industrial advancement for the company's long-range eVTOL ambitions. The agreement establishes a comprehensive RMB
This strategic expansion builds intelligently on EHang's existing relationship with Hefei, where it already established its East China Regional Headquarters. The VT35 represents a critical product evolution beyond the company's flagship EH216-S, targeting the medium to long-distance air mobility market for intercity and challenging terrain applications. Unlike the EH216-S, which received its type certificate earlier, the VT35's certification application was only accepted by CAAC in February 2025 and remains under review.
What makes this partnership particularly valuable is how it creates a complete industrial ecosystem in one location. By concentrating R&D, testing, manufacturing, certification work, and operations in Hefei, EHang gains significant efficiencies in bringing the VT35 to market. The company plans to pursue not just Type Certification but also Production Certification and Standard Airworthiness Certification in Hefei, while helping its joint venture apply for Air Operator Certification.
This industrial clustering approach provides EHang with both capital and operational advantages while accelerating the path to commercialization for its next-generation aircraft. It also demonstrates strong government confidence in EHang's technology roadmap, providing the company with a more stable foundation as it works to scale its urban air mobility solutions beyond the shorter-range EH216-S into longer-distance markets.
GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading urban air mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, today announced that it has signed an investment cooperation agreement with the Hefei government. Under the agreement, EHang will establish its product hub for the VT35 series in Hefei. The VT35 series is EHang’s new generation of long‑range, lift‑and‑cruise, pilotless, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) products. The parties plan to jointly invest in and establish a comprehensive base for VT35 series products in Hefei, covering R&D, testing, manufacturing, airworthiness certification, supply chain management, sales, operations, and talent development.
This partnership represents a significant upgrade in EHang’s strategic layout at its East China Regional Headquarters in Hefei and accelerates industrialization of the VT35 series. The total investment in this partnership is estimated to be approximately RMB 1 billion. In addition, the Hefei government plans to provide EHang with comprehensive support valued at approximately RMB 500 million, including orders for eVTOL aircraft, investments, or other forms of cooperation across the industry chain.
The VT35 is EHang’s next-generation, long-range, lift-and-cruise, pilotless, passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft. It is designed for medium- to long-distance air mobility, including intercity, cross-sea, and cross-mountain transport. Building on the VT30 prototype, the VT35 introduces major upgrades such as advanced autonomous flight control and propulsion systems. With EHang’s proprietary autonomous flight operation and command-and-control system technologies, the VT35 delivers breakthrough improvements in both design and reliability.
EHang’s Type Certificate (“TC”) application for the VT35 was officially accepted by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (“CAAC”) in February 2025 and is currently under airworthiness review process. EHang plans to carry out airworthiness certification work for the VT35 in Hefei, aiming to obtain the TC, Production Certificate (“PC”), and Standard Airworthiness Certificate (“AC”) for the VT35. Further, the Company will assist its joint venture Hefei Heyi Aviation Co., Ltd. in applying for the first Air Operator Certificate (“OC”) for the VT35. These efforts will enable a wide range of operations—including urban and intercity passenger transport, logistics, and emergency rescue in Hefei and the broader East China region.
Mr. Gaoyun Fei, Secretary of the CPC Hefei Municipal Committee, stated that EHang is a global leader in urban air mobility technology. In recent years, EHang has worked closely with Hefei, achieving growth together and making significant contributions to the city's low-altitude economy. Mr. Fei expressed hope that EHang will continue to grow in Hefei, strengthen cooperation with universities, research institutions and leading companies, and help bring more advanced technologies to the city. He also encouraged EHang to attract more high-quality projects, expand into areas such as logistics, fire protection, and tourism, and work together to improve the low-altitude economy's industrial ecosystem.
Mr. Huazhi Hu, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of EHang, remarked, “Since we partnered with Hefei in 2023, we have reached many important milestones. These include launching EH216-S commercial flights, achieving a breakthrough in solid-state lithium eVTOL battery technology, and establishing the VT35 series product hub. Each step brings our shared vision closer to reality. Hefei's strong supply chain and forward-thinking policies help us turn the city into a real-world innovation ground. Here, research and development, certification, manufacturing, and daily operations all happen together. By working with Hefei, we will speed up the development of safe and scalable advanced air mobility and drive high-quality growth in the region.”
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.
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