It is an evolution of the vehicle that was first unveiled in 2020 for vertical takeoff and landing.
At CES 2024, which took place in Las Vegas, Hyundai presented their all-new air taxi concept, which is called the S-A2. Additionally, the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle is a follow-up to the S-A1 model that was presented at the same event in the year 2020. The S-A2 is still envisioned by Hyundai as a transportation option that could be used on a daily basis in metropolitan areas. It would be able to transport passengers from point A to point B in a far shorter amount of time than they would have been able to do so if they had traveled by vehicle or bus and had to deal with traffic.
Upon reaching an altitude of 1,500 feet, the S-A2 is capable of reaching a cruising speed of 120 miles per hour. It was built to fly short flights that range from 25 to 40 miles in distance. According to the manufacturer, it is able to function “as quietly as a dishwasher” in contrast to the loud operation of conventional helicopters. It is equipped with eight rotors and an electric power design. In addition to having seating for a pilot and four passengers, the interior of the vehicle is equipped with illumination that gives visual clues, such as where to enter and exit the vehicle. It contains a large number of redundant components, such as its engine and flight controls, which are designed to take over in the event that the primary ones fail to operate properly. This is done for safety reasons.
By the year 2028, the air mobility business Supernal, which is owned by Hyundai, plans to meet commercial aviation safety levels and join the market with an electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle. In the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) events that will take place before that year, or after it, if the company needs to change its calendar, we might witness further versions of the concept. If Supernal is successful in bringing its electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) to market, the company plans to utilize Hyundai’s mass production capabilities to produce its eVTOLs and ensure that its business is efficient.