ABB E-mobility and Lilium NV have announced plans to provide the charging infrastructure for Lilium’s high speed regional air network, scheduled for commercial launch in 2024. Lilium has announced planned launch networks in Florida, Germany, and Brazil. As part of the agreement, ABB will develop, test and supply the MegaWatt fast charging infrastructure necessary for the quick turnaround times needed for electric aviation. The ABB charging points are designed to be capable of fully charging batteries in approximately 30 minutes, and charging up to 80% in 15 minutes, enabling the 20-25 flights per aircraft per day planned across Lilium’s global vertiport network. The initial range of a 7-Seater Lilium Jet is expected to be 155 miles with an average speed of 175mph.The regional air network will be made up of a series of Vertiports, which will have multiple parking bays and high-power charging points. The MegaWatt Charging System, the infrastructure to be developed under this planned partnership, will allow direct current charging of up to 1000 kW and can also be used for electric heavy-duty vehicles, such as trucks and buses. In the development of the MCS, ABB and Lilium plan to adhere to the relevant standards that support interoperability. CharIN, the organization that promotes interoperability based on the Combined Charging System as the global standard for charging vehicles of all kinds, initiated the Task Force “Megawatt Charging System” in 2018 to prepare international charging standard for commercial vehicle high power charging.The partnership remains subject to the parties finalizing commercial terms and definitive documentation relating thereto.
ABB E-mobility and Lilium NV have announced plans to provide the charging infrastructure for Lilium’s high speed regional air network, scheduled for commercial launch in 2024. Lilium has announced planned launch networks in Florida, Germany, and Brazil. As part of the agreement, ABB will develop, test and supply the MegaWatt fast charging infrastructure necessary for the quick turnaround times needed for electric aviation. The ABB charging points are designed to be capable of fully charging batteries in approximately 30 minutes, and charging up to 80% in 15 minutes, enabling the 20-25 flights per aircraft per day planned across Lilium’s global vertiport network. The initial range of a 7-Seater Lilium Jet is expected to be 155 miles with an average speed of 175mph.The regional air network will be made up of a series of Vertiports, which will have multiple parking bays and high-power charging points. The MegaWatt Charging System, the infrastructure to be developed under this planned partnership, will allow direct current charging of up to 1000 kW and can also be used for electric heavy-duty vehicles, such as trucks and buses. In the development of the MCS, ABB and Lilium plan to adhere to the relevant standards that support interoperability. CharIN, the organization that promotes interoperability based on the Combined Charging System as the global standard for charging vehicles of all kinds, initiated the Task Force “Megawatt Charging System” in 2018 to prepare international charging standard for commercial vehicle high power charging.The partnership remains subject to the parties finalizing commercial terms and definitive documentation relating thereto.
