Originally Posted by
Squawk7700
Maintenance required on the electric motors will be far less than a turbine, that’s for sure!
There is already an electric LSA model operating successfully in multiple flying schools world-wide. There are no regulator maintenance items on the motor and the TBO is 2,000 hours!
Granted the electric motors will be cheaper to maintain, but no one has mentioned the battery technology. There are six monthly capacity check requirements now for the batteries in your ICE powered aircraft though I suspect many owners aren't complying with these requirements. Just have a look at the requirements for the likes of the Concorde batteries currently in use. I'd imagine there will be even a higher level of capacity testing when a battery is the motive source.
Also your comparison is for a non certified aircraft, these Air Taxis will need to be certified with the attendant costs that come with certification.