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Lilium partners with Star Charge to develop eVTOL charging solutions

March 25, 2024

Lilium N.V, an eVTOL jet maker, has announced a partnership with Star Charge, an electric vehicle charging infrastructure and microgrid solutions provider.

The collaboration aims to develop, customize, and provide charging systems for Lilium Jets. The announcement was made at the Singapore Airshow, where it was revealed that Lilium has placed an initial order of 120 chargers for its ground and flight testing aircraft, as well as for its aircraft maintenance and delivery center activities. Lilium will also supply charging stations to its customers investing in vertiports.

Previously, Lilium announced its adoption of the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard for rapid charging. The customized, fast-charging system from Star Charge will be fully compatible with the Lilium Jets and other eVTOLs compatible with CCS. The chargers will feature an extra-long liquid-cooled charging cable for high-performance charging, suitable for varied landing infrastructure.

By using Star Charge’s CCS chargers, Lilium expects to significantly reduce charging times compared to other chargers without liquid-cooled charging cables. This reduction in charging times will support decreased turnaround times between flights and provide higher utilization of the Lilium Jet.

Lilium began production of the Lilium Jet in late 2023, following its Design Organization Approval by EASA. As Lilium expects to enter into service in 2026 and as its global fleet size grows, Lilium expects material profit contribution in recurring revenue from its Aftermarket Service Business, including electrical chargers.