Born Electric.
Engineered for the next era of aviation.
E9X
The E9X can replace nearly 50% of all scheduled flights, reducing aviation CO2 emissions by around 20%
*Research authored and published by Elysian Aircraft and partners.Short-haul routes, connecting city pairs, major hubs
Designed around electric propulsion, quieter, smoother, and cheaper to operate
Electric by design
The core technologies that make electric flight possible and scale beyond E9X across commercial and defense applications.
Wing-Battery Integration
An optimized wing structure that houses batteries, improves lift-to-drag ratio, and supports distributed propulsion. A design approach extendable to future electric, hybrid airframes and special-mission aircraft.
Explore how these technologies apply to dual-use cases
These technologies are the backbone of E9X and critical enablers for the wider industry, supporting everything from hybrid-electric to future turboprops, more-electric narrow-bodies and special-mission aircraft.
Get in touch with the teamThe fundamentals of electric flight
The principles that make large-scale battery-electric aviation viable. Backed by data feasibility, and real-world operations.
The Science
Battery-electric flight, defined. The E9X is backed by research that maps the design space for large-scale electric aviation, mission modelling, reserves, performance limits, and operational feasibility.
Climate Impact
Lowest climate impact on short-haul. Battery-electric aircraft deliver the highest energy efficiency, reducing climate impact across the world’s busiest networks.
Economics
Commercially viable by design. Electric propulsion changes the cost base. With optimized range and aircraft-level efficiency, short-haul flying can become both cleaner and economically compelling.
"Three truths define Elysian's E9X design: smarter energy use reduces battery mass, scale works in favour of electrification, and lower cruise speeds unlock efficiency without meaningful trade-offs. After an independent review, one thing is clear: there are no showstoppers. It’s an ambitious program, one that depends on progress across multiple fronts, but the work to date is strong, and the team is well positioned to take it all the way."
Daniel Raymer
Aircraft Designer, Author, Pilot, Programmer, and President of Aircraft Design Research LLC
"Elysian is pushing the boundaries of battery-electric aviation to achieve zero-emission short range flights, for which they deserve credits. Their groundbreaking design is based on sound aeronautical principles as well as an understanding of regional airline operations and economics. The impact of this concept can be wider than the current regional aircraft market, may be able to compete on routes operated by larger narrowbody aircraft. The design review highlighted the importance of several technology bricks. Battery-in-wing integration and the Reserve Energy System requires further development. With Elysian’s diligent approach they should be able to develop these technologies, leading towards a certifiable battery-electric aircraft."
Wim Pasteuning
Aeronautical Engineer & Senior Executive of Fokker Aircraft
Aircraft Designer, Author, Pilot, Programmer, and President of Aircraft Design Research LLC
"Three truths define Elysian's E9X design: smarter energy use reduces battery mass, scale works in favour of electrification, and lower cruise speeds unlock efficiency without meaningful trade-offs. After an independent review, one thing is clear: there are no showstoppers. It’s an ambitious program, one that depends on progress across multiple fronts, but the work to date is strong, and the team is well positioned to take it all the way."
Aeronautical Engineer & Senior Executive of Fokker Aircraft
"Elysian is pushing the boundaries of battery-electric aviation to achieve zero-emission short range flights, for which they deserve credits. Their groundbreaking design is based on sound aeronautical principles as well as an understanding of regional airline operations and economics. The impact of this concept can be wider than the current regional aircraft market, may be able to compete on routes operated by larger narrowbody aircraft. The design review highlighted the importance of several technology bricks. Battery-in-wing integration and the Reserve Energy System requires further development. With Elysian’s diligent approach they should be able to develop these technologies, leading towards a certifiable battery-electric aircraft."
Meet the team behind the mission
