Anand Mahindra unveils India's first electric flying taxi

The ePlane e200 can cruise at 160 km/h and has a maximum range of 200 km.

Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, has unveiled India's first electric flying taxi prototype. It is expected to be fully operational by next year.

The electric flying taxi called ePlane e200 has been developed by the ePlane Company, an initiative of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. It's a 2-seater aircraft that has a maximum range of 200 km. It has a top speed of 200 km/h and can cruise at 160 km/h.

The ePlane e200 is ideal for intra-city commutes and cargo transportation. Satya Chakravarthy, Professor of Aerospace Engineering at IIT Madras, said, "Designed for up to 10X faster intra-city commute and cargo transportation, we aim to alleviate on-road traffic congestion in cities through our flagship product."

Source: Anand Mahindra