HayesX Unveils Single-Seat Personal eVTOL
The HayesX-250 debuted at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas and is priced at $146,600 with a $6,000 deposit.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Car Types
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HayesX unveiled the HayesX-250, a single-seat personal eVTOL, at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas and began accepting orders with 2026 deliveries. The aircraft is designed to meet FAA Part 103 requirements.
Why it matters
The HayesX-250 offers a personal electric vertical takeoff and landing option positioned within ultralight aircraft rules. Its pricing and limited 2026 delivery slots place it among a small group of commercially available personal eVTOLs.
The HayesX-250 is priced at $146,600 with a $6,000 deposit, versus $148,000 and $8,000 for the Jetson One. The aircraft uses an eight-electric motor configuration and includes a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute with a 10-meter (32.8-foot) minimum clearance altitude.
The players
HayesX
HayesX is a Las Vegas-based company that develops personal electric aircraft.
Jetson One
Jetson One is a personal eVTOL produced by a European manufacturer and sold as a competitor to the HayesX-250.
The details
The HayesX-250 features an aviation-grade aluminum chassis and folding arms for transport in a pickup or trailer. Limited 2026 deliveries are available to customers who place orders now.
Timeline
November 4-6, 2026: HayesX-250 debut at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas
2026: Limited HayesX-250 deliveries available
2026 and 2027: Jetson One production sold out
2028: Earliest Jetson One deliveries available
Roadmap
The HayesX-250 is designed to meet FAA Part 103 ultralight requirements, which cap empty weight at 254 lbs and maximum speed at 63 mph. Its placement within that framework positions it alongside a growing set of personal eVTOL designs competing for early buyers.
Buyers must pay a $6,000 deposit to reserve a HayesX-250 at $146,600, with only a limited number of 2026 delivery slots available. The aircraft's design for Part 103 compliance affects where and how owners can legally operate it.
The takeaway
Personal eVTOLs are moving from concept to order books, and buyers should weigh deposit terms and delivery timelines before committing. Verify certification and operating rules for your location before purchase.
What happens next
Limited HayesX-250 deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2026 for customers who place orders now.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Autoevolution.
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