TECH - Tesla Supplier CATL Expects Electric Airplanes Powered By Its Batteries To Fly More Than 1800 Miles By 2028 | Benzinga
Tesla battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd. is eyeing an 8.8-ton electric aircraft powered by its high energy density battery and with a range of more than 1,800 miles by 2027 or 2028.
What Happened: CATL is testing its high energy-density batteries in planes, company chairman Robin Zeng said at the 15th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions on Tuesday. While its battery has allowed 4-ton aircraft to take off, the company is looking to support an 8.8-ton aircraft next, he said.
Zeng expects the batteries to support four-seater private jets by 2027 or 2028 with a standard range of 1,243 miles to 1,864 miles. This range will allow for the aircraft to be used as both private and business jets, Zeng said.