He could have gotten one of the spartan interior, short-range, and slow, electric executive aircraft instead...
Determined companies like Eviation are very close to getting the dream of a fully electric plane off the ground.
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Not in production yet.
As of March 15, 2025, the Eviation Alice, an all-electric commuter aircraft, is not yet available for commercial use or widespread delivery. Eviation Aircraft, the company developing the plane, has made significant progress, including a successful first test flight in September 2022. However, the plane is still in the development and certification phase, and recent updates indicate challenges that have impacted its timeline.
In February 2025, Eviation announced a temporary pause in development and laid off most of its staff to focus on securing long-term partnerships and funding. This suggests that the timeline for availability may be delayed beyond the original 2027 target, depending on the success of these efforts.
The Alice is designed to carry nine passengers (or cargo) with a range of approximately 250-290 nautical miles, powered by two electric motors. While the prototype has flown, the production version is undergoing minor redesigns to improve efficiency and manufacturability, with certification test flights planned for 2025 and first deliveries projected for later this decade—assuming no further setbacks.
In summary, the Eviation Alice is not currently available for purchase or operational use. It remains in development, with its future availability contingent on overcoming financial and certification hurdles.
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