It is hoped Alice will operate flights ranging from 150 to 250 miles (240-402km), and will come in three different configurations: a nine-passenger commuter, a six-seater executive cabin and an eCargo version.
In late September 2022, the world's first all-electric plane jetted off for an eight-minute flight above the skies of Washington, USA. Alice, the project name that stuck during planning in 2016, is the brainchild of American-based company Eviation, and will be fit for both passenger and cargo use by 2027. The successful maiden flight reached an altitude of 3,500 feet (1,067m) and the zero-emissions plane was powered by two 640-kilowatt electric motors. It is hoped Alice will operate flights ranging from 150 to 250 miles (240-402km), and will come in three different configurations: a nine-passenger commuter, a six-seater executive cabin and an eCargo version.