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An electric plane prototype refers to an experimental or demonstrator aircraft powered primarily or entirely by electric motors and batteries (or sometimes hybrid systems), designed to test the feasibility of electric propulsion in aviation. These prototypes aim to reduce emissions, noise, and operating costs compared to traditional fuel-powered planes, though challenges like battery weight and energy density limit current ranges mostly to short flights.

Key Examples of Electric Plane Prototypes

1.Eviation Alice

A 9-passenger all-electric commuter aircraft prototype that completed its maiden flight in 2022. It's designed for regional routes with zero emissions.

2.Pipistrel Velis Electro

The world's first fully type-certified electric aircraft (since 2020), a two-seater primarily used for flight training. It's in commercial operation today.

3.Heart Aerospace Heart X1 / ES-30 Demonstrator

A full-scale prototype for a 30-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft, unveiled recently with plans for all-electric test flights in 2025. It represents one of the larger-scale efforts toward commercial electric/hybrid regional flight.

Many prototypes focus on small trainers or regional commuters, with ongoing development for larger planes as battery technology improves. Note that eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff vehicles like air taxis) are related but distinct from conventional fixed-wing electric planes.