Lilium N.V, the developer of the eVTOL Lilium Jet, has partnered with Star Charge to develop, customise and provide charging systems for its Lilium Jets. At the Singapore Airshow, the companies announced that Lilium placed a first order of 120 chargers for its ground and flight testing aircraft, as well as for its aircraft maintenance and delivery centre activities. Lilium will also provide charging stations to its customers investing into vertiports.
Lilium previously announced its adoption of the combined charging system (CCS) standard for rapid charging. Star Charge's customised, fast-charging system 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 reduce charging times significantly, in comparison to other chargers without liquid cooled charging cables. Reduced charging times will support reduced turnaround times between flights and provide higher utilisation of the Lilium Jet.
“We are grateful to have received the first order of CCS chargers by a leading eVTOL manufacturer and look forward to commencing deliveries this year,” said Star Charge Europe CEO, Ji Cheng. “We look forward to partnering with Lilium to power the next-generation of mobility, offering greater time-saving benefits to passengers while considerably reducing the environmental impact of travel.”
Lilium began production of the Lilium Jet in late 2023, following its Design Organisation Approval by EASA. As Lilium expects to enter into service in 2026 and as its global fleet size grows, the company expects material profit contribution in recurring revenue from its aftermarket service business, including electrical chargers.
