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 (Guangzhou, China) has signed an investment cooperation agreement with the Hefei government, in which EHang will establish its product hub for the VT35 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) series. 

The VT35 series is EHang’s new generation of long‑range, lift‑and‑cruise, pilotless eVTOL products. It likely incorporates composite materials, as the ’s superstructure was carbon fiber composite. EHang and the Hefei government 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.

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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 (approx. $139.8 million). In addition, the Hefei government plans to provide EHang with comprehensive support valued at approximately RMB 500 million (approx. $70 million), including orders for eVTOL aircraft, investments or other forms of cooperation across the industry chain.

The VT35 is designed for medium- to long-distance air mobility, including intercity, cross-sea and cross-mountain transport. It introduces major upgrades from the VT30 such as advanced autonomous flight control and propulsion systems. 

EHang’s type certificate (TC) application for the VT35 was officially accepted by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAA”) in February 2025 and is currently under airworthiness review process. EHang’s goals are to achieve TC, production certificate (PC) and standard airworthiness certification (AC). Further, the company will assist its joint venture, Hefei Heyi Aviation Co. Ltd., in applying for air operator certification (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.

In recent years, EHang has worked closely with Hefei, achieving growth together and making significant contributions to the city’s low-altitude economy. Gaoyun Fei, secretary of the CPC Hefei Municipal Committee, has 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.