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It's well known in the industry that Lilium's claims on range are well outside available technology. Read up on AirCurrent, AVWeek, and other trade publications
by theYipster 4y ago
It's well known in the industry that Lilium's claims on range are well outside available technology. Read up on AirCurrent, AVWeek, and other trade publications to understand what other manufacturers and 3rd parties are saying about battery tech.
The only major EVTOL OEM basing their battery tech on readily available technology is Archer. They are claiming ~40 miles of useable range after reserves and loss to battery inefficiency at various stages of flight. Lilium is claiming 186 miles of range.
Yes battery tech is improving, but change is very incremental. The idea that we can go from 40 usable miles to 186 useable miles in a timeframe compatible with Lilium's business plans is suspect.