a year ago

Aerovolt's Electric Aircraft Charging Network Takes Flight

  • Aerovolt, a UK startup, has launched the world's first public charging network for electric planes

  • Founded by twin brothers Alan and Phil Kingsley-Dobson in 2022, the company has installed charging points at six airfields in England and aims to expand to dozens more

  • Aerovolt has secured £400,000 in funding from 7percent Ventures and is currently raising an additional £3.5 million

  • The company believes electric aviation is poised for growth, with the upcoming ban on avgas and the introduction of new electric plane models

  • However, challenges remain, including the need for energy storage systems at some airfields.

      • ProblemTechnology Infrastructure

      "The aviation industry is facing a serious challenge with the use of avgas, a fuel made from tetraethyl lead that's harmful to the environment. This fuel is set to be banned in Europe and the US by 2027, and the UK is facing growing pressure to follow suit. This is a major hurdle for the continued growth of small aircraft and the aviation industry as a whole, and electric aircraft offer a potential solution to this problem. However, the lack of charging infrastructure is hindering the development of electric aviation, making it difficult for pilots to charge their planes and discouraging them from switching to electric. "

      Solution

      "Aerovolt is solving this problem by creating the world’s first electric aircraft charging network, making it easier for pilots to charge their electric planes. By installing charging points at airfields across the UK, Aerovolt is providing a vital piece of infrastructure that is needed to support the growth of electric aviation. The company is also developing a payment system that allows pilots to book and pay for charging slots, making it easier for them to use the network. Aerovolt's innovative approach is helping to pave the way for a cleaner and more sustainable future for aviation."

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