he dream of electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) cruising over cities is tantalizingly close to becoming a reality. Yet, while the vision is promising, the economics of bringing these vehicles to mass production remains a major hurdle. To ensure that eVTOLs are more than a luxury reserved for a select few, manufacturers need to get a firm grip on their production costs. In this article, we’ll examine the key manufacturing cost drivers for eVTOLs and explore strategies to optimize these costs, making eVTOLs economically viable for widespread use.