The X1 aircraft is comparable in size to a small regional airliner and can achieve a maximum takeoff weight exceeding 25,000 pounds with the help of four wing-mounted electric motors. The battery-electric propulsion system delivered more than one megawatt of power during the maiden flight.

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    13 days ago

    When there is a road to where you are planning to go. But islands or remote areas exist.

    But in principle, I agree with you. With such a short range, it will probably not be sold by the millions ;)