When most people think of electric aircraft, they usually ask things like: How far can they fly? When can I take a ride?

For us, the first question was a no-brainer: How will we charge them?

We quickly realized that building the world’s highest-performing electric aircraft meant nothing if we didn’t also create infrastructure to power their operations. So, we set out to make electric charging as fast, intuitive, and accessible as possible.

When we began working with United Therapeutics for organ delivery, it became clear that we needed a charging network that could support critical missions 24/7. When we joined up with UPS and Air New Zealand, it became obvious that, if done right, this technology could really change the way we do things.

These early partners didn’t just help us refine our aircraft — they helped us see the bigger picture. To unlock the full potential of electric aviation, we’d have to ensure our customers will always be able to access the energy they need, when and where they need it.

“AAM (advanced air mobility) will play an important role in economically moving people and goods as technology improves and the necessary infrastructure to support AAM is in place.”
– Bob Heuts, Airport Director, Raleigh Executive Jetport

Fast, Intuitive, and Accessible

BETA developed and designed its family of charging solutions with aviators, operators, and airports in mind. And, like our aircraft, our chargers are built for safety, reliability, and practicality.

• The Charge Cube is a robust charging solution with a 50-foot cable, designed to fit under aircraft wings. It delivers 320kW of power, capable of fully charging the ALIA aircraft in under an hour.
• Meanwhile, using the same fundamental charging system, the Mini Cube is a mobile 40kW or 65kW charger on wheels, ideal for flexible use around hangars or remote airstrips.

Multimodal and interoperable, these chargers offer a fast, universal, and cost-effective way to power all types of electric vehicles — from BETA’s ALIA to cars, trucks, and even other electric aircraft. Not just relied on by our own customers, these chargers are also being adopted by other OEMs across the industry.

Our chargers, the only UL-certified chargers made specifically for electric aircraft, use the Combined Charging Standard (CCS), backed by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

They’re designed for fast charging and high reliability — in other words, more time in the air.

“We thought it made sense to install EV chargers outside the fence as well as an aircraft charger inside. Consumers driving EVs don’t have high-speed chargers at home. Now they can come to the airport and be charged in minutes as they prepare for their weekend adventures or need a fast charge mid-week.”
– Keith Douglass, President, Shoreline Aviation

Growing the Electric Aviation Future, Together

In 2024, we installed chargers at 30 new sites, nearly doubling our network in size to a total of 46 locations in 22 states across the U.S. These locations are strategically aligned with our customers’ missions and the needs of the broader Advanced Air Mobility industry, with the goal of ensuring that every time an electric aircraft pilot needs to recharge, they’ll have easy access to a charger.

Stakeholders across the industry share this vision with us.

Archer Aviation, Signature Aviation Atlantic Aviation, AvFlight, the State of Michigan, regional and municipal airports, and U.S. government agencies have partnered with us to purchase and install a BETA charger to power their programs or prepare for the future of electric aviation.

2024 was a landmark year for us — and we have big plans ahead for 2025…

If you are interested in bringing BETA’s charge network to your airport or facility, let’s talk!