EHang(US:EH)2025-10-15 03:14Summary of EHang (EH) Conference Call Company Overview - Company: EHang - Product: VT-35 eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft - Launch Date: October 2025 - Market Price: Rmb6.5 million per unit in China Key Points Product Launch and Features - EHang launched the VT-35, designed for long-range inter-city applications, with a range exceeding 200 km [1][8] - The VT-35 features 2 seats and 8 distributed lift propellers, with a maximum take-off weight of 950 kg [8] - The aircraft is compact, allowing for landing in various locations such as parking lots, parks, and rooftops [8] - VT-35 is a driverless model with pre-set routes, supported by a control system and fleet operation team [8] Certification and Production - EHang has submitted the Type Certification (TC) application for the VT-35 to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) in March 2025 [1][10] - The model is currently undergoing Airworthiness Certification (AC) through internal testing and experimental flights [1][10] - An agreement has been signed with the Hefei government to establish a production hub for the VT-35 [1][10] Market Potential and Strategy - The VT-35 targets city clusters such as Bay areas and the Yangtze River Delta, and is designed for various transportation scenarios including cross-sea and cross-mountain [11] - EHang plans to develop a tilt-rotor model based on the VT-35 platform to expand its application scenarios [11] Financial Outlook - EHang is rated as a "Buy" with a 12-month target price of US$24.80, indicating a potential upside of 37.5% from the current price of US$18.04 [15][18] - Revenue projections show growth from Rmb456.2 million in 2024 to Rmb1.563 billion by 2027 [18] - The company anticipates a 10% year-over-year growth in free cash flow from 2028 to 2030, with a terminal growth rate of 3% [15] Risks - Key risks include slower-than-expected regulatory progress regarding airworthiness, weaker customer adoption of passenger-grade AAVs (Autonomous Aerial Vehicles), and increased competition in the AAV market [16] Conclusion - EHang is positioned for significant growth with the launch of the VT-35, supported by strategic partnerships and a clear path to certification and production. The company's financial outlook remains positive, although it faces several risks that could impact its performance in the evolving AAV market [1][15][16]