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Robot 500 · Chapter 06
The best eVTOL air taxis, ranked
2 eVTOL air taxis ranked on published evidence. Performance figures: Range, Cruise speed, Top speed, Passengers, Payload.
Issue 01 · October Published · next update
Joby S4 leads the eVTOL air taxis this month with a score of 55.9, ahead of EHang EH216-S (48.0). 2 eVTOL air taxis are ranked; none has yet reached the top evidence grade (A), and 0 have published deployment or shipment figures. 10 more are on the watchlist, including Archer Midnight, AutoFlight Prosperity, BETA ALIA.
Fewer than 5 robots are ranked in this category, so scores are shown without positions.
Key figures of the top 2
| Robot | Range | Cruise speed | Top speed | Passengers | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joby S4 | 241.4 km | — | 322 km/h | 4 persons | — |
| EHang EH216-S | 30 km | 100 km/h | 130 km/h | 2 persons | 220 kg |
Best sourced figure per robot; ↓ lower is better; — not published. Full sourced specifications are on RankedRobot.
Perf. = performance (0–100) against other eVTOL air taxis; Proof = real-world proof checklist (0–100). Score = 70% × Perf. + 30% × Proof. Method · Air taxis (eVTOL) on the watchlist · Compare specs on RankedRobot ↗