The rise of flying cars and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft is positioning solid-state batteries as a cornerstone technology for the future of low-altitude aviation, according to TrendForce’s latest report.
Driven by ambitious policy initiatives in key markets such as China and the United States, global demand for solid-state batteries in this sector is expected to reach 86 GWh by 2030 and soar to 302 GWh by 2035.
With over 200 flying car projects and 900 eVTOL models under development, major players like Boeing, Toyota, and Changan Automobile are advancing innovations in the sector. Notably, XPeng AeroHT recently secured a record order for 2,008 flying cars at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, reflecting surging market interest.
Solid-state batteries, offering energy densities above 500 Wh/kg and exceptional safety, are well-suited to meet the demanding performance requirements of eVTOLs, which need 10-15 times the power for vertical takeoff compared to ground vehicles.
Governments are backing these advances, with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology targeting the mass production of 400 Wh/kg aviation lithium batteries and validation of 500 Wh/kg versions under its 2024 general aviation innovation plan.
This technology is set to transform urban air mobility and redefine energy solutions for low-altitude aviation, underscoring solid-state batteries’ critical role in sustainable transportation.