Wisk Aero

Wisk Gen 6

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EHang

EHang EH216-S

Wisk Gen 6 vs EHang EH216-S: Complete eVTOL Comparison 2026

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Quick Verdict

Wisk Gen 6 and EHang EH216-S are the two leading bets on autonomous passenger flight, but they are coming from opposite directions. EHang is the first eVTOL ever type-certified (CAAC, October 2024) and is already carrying paying passengers in China today — but it is a 2-passenger, 22-mile, 80 mph multirotor optimized for tourism and short urban hops. Wisk Gen 6 is a 4-passenger, 90-mile, 138 mph Lift+Cruise designed by Boeing's autonomy subsidiary for full US air-taxi service — but it is still years away from FAA certification because the autonomous passenger framework does not yet exist. EHang has the regulatory and commercial head start; Wisk has the capability, the aircraft size, and Boeing's balance sheet.

Side-by-Side Specifications

Company
Wisk Gen 6
Wisk Aero
EHang EH216-S
EHang
Configuration
Wisk Gen 6
Lift+Cruise (Autonomous)
EHang EH216-S
Multirotor (Autonomous)
Passengers
Wisk Gen 6
4 (no pilot)
EHang EH216-S
2 (no pilot)
Max Speed
Wisk Gen 6
138 mph
EHang EH216-S
80 mph
Range
Wisk Gen 6
90 miles
EHang EH216-S
22 miles
Cruise Altitude
Wisk Gen 6
2,500–4,000 ft
EHang EH216-S
300–1,000 ft
Noise Level
Wisk Gen 6
~50 dB at 500m
EHang EH216-S
~70 dB
Certification
Wisk Gen 6
FAA pre-application; new autonomous framework
EHang EH216-S
CAAC certified (Oct 2024)
Expected Service
Wisk Gen 6
2028–2030 target
EHang EH216-S
Operating in China
Ticket Price
Wisk Gen 6
$25–$100 (projected)
EHang EH216-S
$30–$100
Key Partners
Wisk Gen 6
Boeing (parent), NASA, Long Beach test ops
EHang EH216-S
CAAC, Chinese tourism operators

Where Each Excels

Wisk Gen 6

4-passenger capacity
Wisk carries 4 passengers per flight vs EHang's 2. Better per-flight economics and the ability to serve groups, families, and shared rides.
4x the range
90 miles vs 22 miles opens up airport-transfer and cross-city commuting routes that EHang cannot reach.
Nearly 2x the cruise speed
138 mph vs 80 mph cuts trip times meaningfully for any route long enough for cruise to matter.
Boeing financial and certification depth
Wholly owned by Boeing — providing capital, FAA relationships, and aerospace manufacturing scale that EHang as a standalone company cannot match.

EHang EH216-S

Already certified and flying paying passengers
CAAC type certification in October 2024 makes EHang the first certified eVTOL anywhere. Wisk has years of FAA work ahead. EHang has real commercial revenue today.
40,000+ test flights of operational data
EHang has accumulated more autonomous passenger flight hours than any other program. That data is a regulatory and safety asset Wisk is years from matching.
Lower projected ticket price
$30–$100 per trip is the most affordable eVTOL option, enabled by autonomous operation and a simpler multirotor design.
Simpler multirotor design
16 fixed rotors with no transition phase, no tilt mechanisms, and no complex Lift+Cruise wing dynamics. Mechanically simpler — and that simplicity is part of why CAAC certified it first.

Best For Each Use Case

Flying autonomously today
EHang EH216-S
EHang is in commercial service in China right now. Wisk's autonomous framework will not certify a US passenger aircraft on a 2026–2027 timeline.
Airport transfers (30+ mi)
Wisk Gen 6
EHang's 22-mile range cannot reach most airports. Wisk's 90-mile range comfortably handles airport-to-city routes.
Tourism and scenic flights
EHang EH216-S
Already operating scenic flights in multiple Chinese cities. Lower cost and simpler operation make tourism the ideal use case.
US market access
Wisk Gen 6
Wisk is pursuing FAA certification with Boeing backing. EHang has no FAA path and CAAC certification does not transfer to US airspace.
Group travel (3+ passengers)
Wisk Gen 6
EHang is 2-passenger; Wisk is 4-passenger. Anyone traveling in groups bigger than 2 needs Wisk.

About the Manufacturers

Wisk Aero

AircraftWisk Gen 6
ConfigurationLift+Cruise (Autonomous)
StatusFAA pre-application; new autonomous framework
PartnersBoeing (parent), NASA, Long Beach test ops
Learn more about Wisk Aero

EHang

AircraftEHang EH216-S
ConfigurationMultirotor (Autonomous)
StatusCAAC certified (Oct 2024)
PartnersCAAC, Chinese tourism operators
Learn more about EHang

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Wisk and EHang really competitors if one is in China and one is in the US?
Strategically, yes — they are the two leading proofs of concept for autonomous passenger flight, and regulators on both sides watch each other. EHang's CAAC certification gives the entire industry data on autonomous passenger safety. If Wisk's FAA framework eventually certifies, EHang will likely use that opening to push for US market entry. They share a customer pitch (autonomy lowers costs) even if they don't share a market today.
Why is EHang already certified but Wisk is not?
Three reasons. First, China's CAAC was willing to author an autonomous passenger framework before the FAA was. Second, EHang's smaller and simpler 2-passenger 22-mile multirotor was easier to certify than Wisk's larger and longer-range Lift+Cruise design. Third, EHang has been flying autonomous test flights since 2018 — earlier and with more accumulated data than Wisk's program. The certification gap reflects regulatory pace, not engineering pace.
Will Wisk eventually be cheaper than EHang?
Possibly, on a per-seat basis. Wisk carries 4 passengers vs EHang's 2 — so even at a similar per-flight cost, Wisk's per-seat economics could undercut EHang on routes that fill all 4 seats. EHang's flat $30–$100 ticket is the price floor today; Wisk's projected $25–$100 could be lower per seat once the aircraft is in scaled service in the late 2020s.
Which approach to autonomy is the FAA more likely to certify first?
Wisk's approach — Lift+Cruise with ground supervision and Boeing backing — is more aligned with how the FAA currently thinks about commercial aviation. EHang's pure multirotor with Chinese certification precedent will face additional scrutiny in the US because the design philosophy and regulatory provenance are both unfamiliar to FAA reviewers. That said, EHang's operational track record helps. The honest answer is the FAA has not yet committed publicly to either pathway.

Related Reading

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Wisk Aero Gen 6 Autonomous eVTOL: Boeing's Self-Flying Air Taxi Bet
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