ePlane Facility Powers India's Air Taxi Future

• The ePlane Company launched India’s 1st electric air taxi facility at IIT Madras.
• The 60,000 sq ft facility consolidates design, testing & production for eVTOLs.
• The facility will accelerate development of the e200X air taxi, aiming for common use.

A new era of air travel dawns with The ePlane Company's electric air taxi facility now operational at IIT Madras. Discover how this cutting-edge center is poised to revolutionize personal and cargo transport.

A New Hub for Aviation

The ePlane Company has officially unveiled its state-of-the-art testing facility for electric air taxis, strategically located at the IIT Madras Discovery Campus in Thaiyur. This expansive 60,000 square-foot facility serves as the central nervous system for the company's innovation, consolidating all crucial teams – from design and prototyping to integration and subsystem testing – under one roof. It represents India's very first integrated plant dedicated to the high-volume manufacturing of electric aircraft. This engineering powerhouse is specifically engineered to drive forward the development of passenger, relief, and cargo variants of eVTOLs (electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) aircraft. The facility is equipped with advanced capabilities, including composite material fabrication, the assembly of electric powertrains, rigorous avionics testing protocols, and a specialized ground test vehicle area designed to validate individual components and support the comprehensive development of full-scale aircraft prototypes. This integrated approach is paramount for accelerating the company's ambitious goals.

Accelerating Innovation

At the heart of this new facility lies the company's flagship project: India's first electric air taxi, the e200X. The establishment of this dedicated testing and production site is a critical enabler for expediting the full-scale prototype development of the e200X. According to the company, this facility is the very engine that will power their commercial future. The vision is to make aerial transportation as commonplace and economical as using conventional taxis. The setup at IIT Madras is designed to foster rapid prototyping and iterative development. Key engineering milestones, such as tethered hover tests, will be conducted here, bringing the company closer to achieving the necessary type certifications for their aircraft. This progress is vital for bringing their innovative eVTOL solutions to the market and transforming the landscape of transportation in India.