Concept validated. Next prototype.
E5 passed external Concept Design Review with flying colours. Now we're building a full-size, flying prototype for first flight in 2027.
Think EV with wings, not just another plane.
On the ground we average 2 people per car. Taking that logic to the skies requires a car-sized aircraft: efficient, electric, affordable, and built to scale.
Built for real missions, using today's batteries.
The selected E5 concept supports an operating range that covers more than 50% of today's private flights, while materially lowering operating costs and eliminating CO2 emissions.
Meet the E5 Albatross
A car-sized, pure battery electric, clean sheet aircraft, which is optimised for efficiency and ultimately range. Inspired by the albatross, the E5 is designed within EASA CS-23 framework and targets first flight on 2027.
Driven to make the biggest impact.
Our E5 aircraft cuts both pollution and costs - a double impact that matters. By making clean flight cheaper than driving, it opens a new trillion-euro mobility market and brings zero-emission travel to everyone.
Pragmatism shaped by customer demands.
The E5 is shaped by what operators actually need: Easy access, fast loading, and real versatility. A pragmatic design choice, the full-size cargo door unlocks use cases from passenger transport to cargo and medical evacuation. The physical cabin mock-ups make the aircraft feel real, not just rendered.
Pragmatism shaped by customer needs
We build like engineers, not dreamers. Our E5 aircraft leverages billions invested in EV batteries and drive systems, follows a proven certification path, an integrating existing technology into a new fixed-wing aircraft we can leverage the established EASA certification pathway, thereby de-risking overall project delivery. Key aerospace and automotive players see the potential and are actively working with us to make the E5 happen.
Moveable battery pack unlocks real use cases.
Our E5 aircraft taps into existing markets and has potential to unlock regional air mobility. Its full-size cargo door makes boarding easy and allows for quick loading of cargo on pallets or patients on stretchers. Compact and versatile, it's perfect for pilot training and ready to be the future "workhorse for regional air travel".
Backed by customers worldwide.
With launch customers worldwide, the E5 is already attracting conviction from the market. Early customer investment shows that operators see the aircraft not as a concept, but as a credible solution for the market ahead.
Designed for volume, not just certification
The E5 is not just being designed to fly. It is being designed to be built at scale. ELECTRON is already on the fourth iteration of its manufacturing process and plant design, with around 90% of suppliers identified and key relationships already in place.
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The cat is well and truly out of the bag!
Our design and engineering teams have been very busy behind the scenes. Now the first images are in the public domain.
Steve Varsano from The Jet Business showcased our E5 and described it as “fast, zero emission and having a decent range”.
Don’t take our word for it — here’s what industry experts are saying about the E5 aircraft design.
In his video, Steve Varsano of The Jet Business described the E5 as “fast, zero emission, and having a decent range.”He also highlighted what stands out visually: an aerodynamically efficient shape and a premium, comfort-led cabin concept shaped using two full-size cabin mock-ups.
Alexander Klatt, Head of Design at ELECTRON, explains the inspiration behind the form: “Taking inspiration from the Albatross, our Electron 5 features an aerodynamically efficient body, robust wings, and windows that mimic the bird’s vigilant eyes.”
