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Eve Air Mobility has announced that it has selected BETA Technologies to supply electric pusher motors for its conforming prototypes and production aircraft.
The agreement would last for 10 years and could be worth up to $1 billion. The company purchased and tested BETA's motors in its Engineering Prototype to evaluate its performance. The prototype is set to take its first flight either late this year or in early 2026."Integrating Beta Technologies into our supply chain is a pivotal milestone in advancing our eVTOL program," said Eve CEO Johann Bordais. "Their electric motor technology will play a critical role in powering our aircraft during cruise, supporting the maturity of our propulsion architecture as we progress toward entry into service. This collaboration underscores our commitment to working with suppliers who share our rigorous safety standards and deliver proven engineering solutions—driving performance, efficiency, and sustainability as we bring urban air mobility to life."
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Eve's eVTOL aircraft features an electric pusher powered by dual electric motors to provide propulsion redundancy. BETA's electric propulsion systems feature segment redundancy and has fewer parts than traditional aircraft engines. The companies claim the motor's design will enhance safety while keeping production costs low.
"We're excited to work with Eve Air Mobility and supply our electric propulsion technology to their production program," said BETA CEO and Founder, Kyle Clark. "Our pusher motors have already proven high performance and reliability in thousands of demanding real-world operations across the globe, and our manufacturing capability will allow us to deliver these systems at scale to support Eve's aircraft. This collaboration is another step in moving electric aviation toward commercialisation and adoption."