Deployment: 2027

eVTOL in Shanghai

Electric Air Taxi Technology, Manufacturers & Infrastructure in Shanghai, China

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eVTOL Technology Overview in Shanghai

Shanghai is at the forefront of China's eVTOL revolution, with EHang holding CAAC commercial certification and AutoFlight conducting cross-city demonstration flights. The city's two airports — Pudong (PVG) and Hongqiao (SHA) — are separated by 55 km, creating a high-demand inter-airport corridor. Shanghai's Municipal Government has designated low-altitude economy development as a strategic priority, with dedicated eVTOL flight corridors and 4+ vertiport sites under development. AutoFlight's Prosperity I has completed a historic cross-city flight from Shenzhen to Zhuhai.

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Key eVTOL Manufacturers in Shanghai

AutoFlight

Prosperity I

Cross-city demonstrations; CAAC certification advancing

EHang

EH216-S

CAAC certified; Shanghai operations planned

Infrastructure & Milestones in Shanghai

2024

AutoFlight completes Shenzhen-Zhuhai cross-city flight

2025

Shanghai Municipal Government designates low-altitude zones

2027

Commercial eVTOL service targeted for Shanghai

2028

Inter-airport PVG-SHA eVTOL shuttle operational

Country-level eVTOL developments: See eVTOL regulations in China

eVTOL FAQ for Shanghai

What eVTOL operations are active in Shanghai?

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EHang has CAAC commercial certification for its EH216-S autonomous air taxi. AutoFlight is advancing its Prosperity I through CAAC certification after completing cross-city demonstration flights. Shanghai has 4+ vertiport sites under development.

How will eVTOL connect Shanghai's two airports?

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eVTOL will provide a rapid shuttle between Pudong (PVG) and Hongqiao (SHA) airports, reducing the 55 km trip from 90+ minutes by car/metro to approximately 18 minutes by air. This inter-airport route is projected to be one of China's highest-demand eVTOL corridors.

What is Shanghai's low-altitude economy strategy?

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Shanghai's Municipal Government has designated low-altitude economy development as a strategic priority, establishing dedicated eVTOL flight corridors, investing in vertiport infrastructure, and creating regulatory sandboxes for eVTOL commercial testing.

How does AutoFlight's Prosperity I compare to other eVTOL?

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AutoFlight's Prosperity I is a lift+cruise eVTOL with a 250 km range, designed for both urban and regional routes. It completed a historic cross-city flight from Shenzhen to Zhuhai, demonstrating capabilities beyond typical urban air taxi ranges.

When will Shanghai have commercial eVTOL service?

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Commercial eVTOL service in Shanghai is targeted for 2027, with EHang's certified EH216-S and AutoFlight's Prosperity I expected to be the first operational aircraft. The inter-airport shuttle is planned for 2028.

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