The Gorgeous Lilium Electric Jet Is the Next Best Thing to a Flying Tesla
This portable private plane runs on batteries and has a top speed of 250 mph.
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You’ve probably already placed an order for one of those nifty flying cars. But make some more room in the garage for the extraordinary Lilium Electric Jet.
The electric two-seater currently being developed in Germany will only require a 49 by 49 foot level surface in order to take off and land. Much like the groundbreaking Icon A5 sport plane we flew last year, this thing can take to the skies from a decent-sized field or campground.
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You’ll still need a pilot’s license and 20 hours of flight time before a solo excursion, but that’s probably just common sense anyway.
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The Lilium runs on batteries, rechargeable at home, instead of fuel, which doesn’t stop it from hitting top speeds of 250 miles per hour.
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It can also fly for 300 miles on a single charge, which equates to a New York City to D.C. run in less than an hour, or Los Angeles to Monterey in a little over that. Hey, it beats getting your bags checked by the TSA…
H/T: HiConsumption