Report Highlights
Global Electric VTOL (eVTOL) Aircraft Market to Reach $700.5 Million by 2032
Market Segmentation:
Segmentation 1: by Design
- Lift and Cruise
- Tiltrotor
- Multicopter
- Ducted Vector
Based on design, the global electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft market is expected to be dominated by the lift and cruise model during the forecast period.
Segmentation 2: by Use Case
- Air Taxi
- Personal Air Vehicle
- Cargo
- Air Ambulance
The personal air vehicle segment is estimated to have the highest market penetration in 2023. This segment is anticipated to report $13.8 million in revenue in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 34.8% during the forecast period.
Segmentation 3: by Range
- <50 Km
- 51 Km - 200 Km
- 201 Km - 500 Km
- >501 Km
Segmentation 4: by Energy Source
- Electric Propulsion
- Hybrid Propulsion
- Hydrogen Propulsion
Segmentation 5: by Mode of Operation
- Piloted
- Remotely Piloted
- Autonomous
Segmentation 6: by Component
- Structure
- Avionics
- Propulsion System
- Electric Power System
- Sensor
Segmentation 7: by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Rest-of-the-World
North America is expected to account for the highest share of 54.74% in the electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft market by value in 2023, owing to a significant number of companies based in the region.
Recent Developments in the Global Electric VTOL (eVTOL) Aircraft Market
- In July 2022, Lilium N.V. collaborated with Diehl Aviation to design and develop Lilium Jet’s cabin, and it acts as an integrator and manufacturer for interior components.
- In June 2022, Eve Holding, Inc. signed a letter of intent with Kenya airway's subsidiary, Fahari Aviation, to deliver 40 eVTOLs aircraft. As per the agreement, the companies jointly study through a working group to develop and scale up the UAM market and business model for people and cargo eVTOLs operations in Kenya. The project is expected to be delivered in 2026.
- In March 2022, Eve Holding, Inc. signed a strategic partnership with Acciona to develop a global and sustainable urban air mobility ecosystem. According to the partnership, Acciona would invest $30 million upon the consummation of Eve’s business combination with Zanite Acquisition Corp. and join the group of strategic investors that supports the development of Eve's business plan.
- In January 2022, Wisk Aero secured $450 million from The Boeing Company to further advance the development of Wisk’s sixth generation eVTOL aircraft. It also supports the company as it enters an intensive growth phase to prepare for the launch of scale manufacturing.
- In September 2021, Urban Aeronautics secured an investment of $10 million from unidentified private investors from the U.S., Brazil, and Israel. The investment would be used for further development and testing of the CityHawk eVTOL.
Demand - Drivers and Limitations
Following are the drivers for the global electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft market:
- Increasing Road Traffic Congestion in Urban Areas
- Rising Demand for Sustainable Air Transportation
Following are the challenges for the global electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft market:
- Lack of Ground Infrastructure
- Lack of Battery Technology
Following are the opportunities for the global electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft market:
- Opportunities for Air Taxi Services
- Opportunities for Ground Infrastructure Developers
How can this report add value to an organization?
Platform/Innovation Strategy: The platform segment helps the reader understand the different types of electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft in the industry to conduct safe operations in megacities and smart cities globally. Moreover, the study provides the reader a detailed understanding of the different electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft by use case, energy source, range, mode of operation, and component.
Growth/Marketing Strategy: The global electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft market has seen major development activities by key players operating in the market, such as business expansion activities, contracts, mergers, partnerships, collaborations, and joint ventures. The favored strategy for the companies has been contracts to strengthen their position in electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft market. For instance, in July 2022, Jaunt Air Mobility LLC signed a partnership with L&T Technology Services to assemble eVTOL aircraft in India. The company has its first assembly plant in North America and second assembly unit in India. The assembled aircraft would then be certified by Canadian, U.S., and EU aviation regulators. The vehicles are planned to be launched by 2026. Furthermore, in June 2022, Eve Holding, Inc. signed a letter of intent with Kenya Airway's subsidiary, Fahari Aviation, to deliver 40 eVTOLs aircraft. As per the agreement, the companies jointly study through a working group to develop and scale up the UAM market and business model for people and cargo eVTOLs operations in Kenya. The project is expected to deliver in 2026.
Competitive Strategy:Key players in the global electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft market analyzed and profiled in the study involve electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturers that offer lift and cruise, ducted vector, multicopter, and tiltrotor model aircraft. Moreover, a detailed competitive benchmarking of the players operating in the global electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft market offering aircraft with various types of energy sources to obtain maximum range has been done to help the reader understand how players use various energy sources to present a clear market landscape. Additionally, comprehensive competitive strategies such as contracts, partnerships, agreements, acquisitions, and collaborations will aid the reader in understanding the untapped revenue pockets in the market.
Impact
The global electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft market is observing rising investment across all the platforms, which drives the investments across the ecosystem, such as ground infrastructure and battery technology. The major challenge in operating eVTOL aircraft is the lack of battery technology. The batteries that are used currently are lithium-ion, lithium-sulfur, and lithium phosphate, which are insufficient to provide power for long-range. In addition, the energy density of the lithium battery is low for eVTOL aircraft. Moreover, the regulation for operating the eVTOL aircraft in urban areas and developing the vertiports is still in the development stages, which further delays the eVTOL aircraft from entering the market.
Global Electric VTOL (eVTOL) Aircraft Market Overviewa
The global electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft market is estimated to reach $700.5 million in 2032 from $27.5 million in 2023, at a growth rate of 38.2% during the forecast period 2023-2032. The growth in the global electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft market is expected to be driven by the increasing number of smart cities and growing need for sustainable transportation.
Market Lifecycle Stage
Over the past few years, trends in the number of smart cities and the need for sustainable transportation are growing drastically worldwide to optimize city functions and drive economic growth. In addition, several governments worldwide have signed the Paris Agreement to reduce the carbon footprint in their respective countries, which drives sustainable air transport. However, traveling by road by the daily commuters in large cities is becoming very difficult due to increased traffic congestion, so the daily commuters are looking for efficient, sustainable, and safer modes of transportation to the workplace and other desired destinations. Moreover, several megacities have already reached their limit of expanding the road infrastructure due to the limited land space in their cities. This provides the opportunity for the growth of urban air mobility using electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft in smart cities and megacities.
In addition, advancement in the eVTOL aircraft offers various designs and improves efficiency by increasing the operating range and enabling autonomous technology. In addition, the eVTOL platform offers various applications, such as air taxi, private air vehicle, cargo transportation, and air ambulance, which largely paved the way for various growth opportunities for the defense and commercial sectors.
Key Market Players and Competition Synopsis
The companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysis of the company's coverage, product portfolio, and market penetration.
Some prominent established names in this market are:
- Airbus SE
- Archer Aviation Inc.
- Aura Aerospace LLC
- Aurora Flight Sciences
- Bell Textron Inc.
- Beta Technologies
- Eve Holding, Inc.
- Elroy Air
- EHang
- Jaunt Air Mobility LLC
- Joby Aviation
- Lilium GmbH
- Piasecki Aircraft Corporation
- Urban Aeronautics
- Terrafugia
- Vertical Aerospace Group Ltd.
- Wisk Aero LLC
- XTI Aircraft Company
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