Electric aircraft maker Eve’s first ‘flying car’ plant to be located in Taubate, Brazil

Electric aircraft maker Eve said on Thursday that its first production facility will be located in Taubate, Brazil, capitalising on the town’s logistical advantages and proximity to parent company Embraer .

Eve expects to start commercial operations of its electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) in 2026, and recently announced key equipment suppliers for the project.

Taubate is located near Embraer’s headquarters in the neighboring town of Sao Jose dos Campos, Eve said. Taubate is 130 kilometers (80 miles) from Brazil’s biggest city, Sao Paulo.