In a race to bring eVTOLs to market, companies are also racing to bring the infrastructure and technology that will power their aircraft online.
To swap or not to swap. When it comes to battery technology, this is a question that’s already been answered by most eVTOL developers.
While both swapping and quick charging have their merits, the vast majority of companies have gone with quick charging due to factors like customer preference and logistic simplicity. Charging avoids the labor required with swapping, along with battery storage space and the need to comply with storage regulations.