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In June 2023, the E20 eVTOL prototype rolled off the production line. TCab Tech completed the frame machine test in August 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ainonline.com/news-article/2023-10-29/chinas-tcab-tech-completes-initial-flight-testing-e20-evtol-aircraft|title=China's TCab Tech Completes Initial Flight Testing of E20 eVTOL Aircraft|first=Charles|last=Alcock|website=Aviation International News}}
In June 2023, the E20 eVTOL prototype rolled off the production line. TCab Tech completed the frame machine test in August 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ainonline.com/news-article/2023-10-29/chinas-tcab-tech-completes-initial-flight-testing-e20-evtol-aircraft|title=China's TCab Tech Completes Initial Flight Testing of E20 eVTOL Aircraft|first=Charles|last=Alcock|website=Aviation International News}}


In October 2023, the E20 eVTOL prototype completed its first flight. On October 27, the [[Civil Aviation Administration of China]] (CAAC) accepted its application for type certificate.
In October 2023, the E20 eVTOL prototype completed its first flight. On October 27, the [[Civil Aviation Administration of China]] (CAAC) accepted its application for [[type certificate]].


During the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), TCab Tech signed a memorandum of understandingwith Autocraft. The agreement aims to jointly explore the commercial applications and operations of the E20 eVTOL in the UAE, focusing on initiatives such as aerial sightseeing and urban air taxi services.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wam.ae/en/article/b62r00v-tcab-tech-ceo-sees-ciie-milestone-for-affordable|title=Tcab Tech CEO sees CIIE as milestone for affordable, sustainable eVTOL solutions}}{{Cite web|url=https://aam-me.ae/2024/11/12/tcab-tech-autocraft-partner-launch-evtols-in-uae/|title=TCab Tech, Autocraft partner to launch eVTOLs in the UAE|date=November 12, 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.aaminternational.com/2024/11/tcab-tech-autocraft-to-expand-middle-east-market-with-e20-evtol/|title=TCab Tech & Autocraft to Expand Middle East Market with E20 eVTOL|first=Joe|last=Macey|date=November 11, 2024}}
During the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), TCab Tech signed a memorandum of understandingwith Autocraft. The agreement aims to jointly explore the commercial applications and operations of the E20 eVTOL in the UAE, focusing on initiatives such as aerial sightseeing and urban air taxi services.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wam.ae/en/article/b62r00v-tcab-tech-ceo-sees-ciie-milestone-for-affordable|title=Tcab Tech CEO sees CIIE as milestone for affordable, sustainable eVTOL solutions}}{{Cite web|url=https://aam-me.ae/2024/11/12/tcab-tech-autocraft-partner-launch-evtols-in-uae/|title=TCab Tech, Autocraft partner to launch eVTOLs in the UAE|date=November 12, 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.aaminternational.com/2024/11/tcab-tech-autocraft-to-expand-middle-east-market-with-e20-evtol/|title=TCab Tech & Autocraft to Expand Middle East Market with E20 eVTOL|first=Joe|last=Macey|date=November 11, 2024}}
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In October 2024, TCab Tech raised the hundreds of millions of yuan during its Series B financing round, with investments from HongTai Aplus, AnTai Fund, and GuoTou Group.{{Cite web |title=时的科技完成B+轮战略融资，上海大零号湾创投和紫峰资本投资 |url=https://finance.ifeng.com/c/8i3kCSDwcry |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=finance.ifeng.com |language=zh}} At the same time, the company announced plans to establish a manufacturing plant in the Wanzhi District of Wuhu, [[Anhui Province]]. The local government agreed to provide financial facilitation and operational support for the E20 eVTOL project.{{Cite web |title=时的科技完成数亿元B轮融资 - 21财经 |url=https://m.21jingji.com/timeline/1a434c0fd0b0174681c6b9e310b16c13.html |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=m.21jingji.com}}{{Cite web |title=时的科技完成数亿元B轮融资 拟于安徽芜湖建立总装制造工厂|url=https://www.cls.cn/detail/1843592 |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=www.cls.cn}}{{Cite web |last=TCab Tech |date=2024-10-31 |title=TCab Tech Raises Several Hundred Million Yuan in Series B Financing to Accelerate E20 eVTOL Commercialization |url=https://www.tcabtech.com/en/tcab-tech-raises-series-b-funding-e20-evtol/ |access-date=2026-04-13 |language=en-US}}
In October 2024, TCab Tech raised the hundreds of millions of yuan during its Series B financing round, with investments from HongTai Aplus, AnTai Fund, and GuoTou Group.{{Cite web |title=时的科技完成B+轮战略融资，上海大零号湾创投和紫峰资本投资 |url=https://finance.ifeng.com/c/8i3kCSDwcry |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=finance.ifeng.com |language=zh}} At the same time, the company announced plans to establish a manufacturing plant in the Wanzhi District of Wuhu, [[Anhui Province]]. The local government agreed to provide financial facilitation and operational support for the E20 eVTOL project.{{Cite web |title=时的科技完成数亿元B轮融资 - 21财经 |url=https://m.21jingji.com/timeline/1a434c0fd0b0174681c6b9e310b16c13.html |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=m.21jingji.com}}{{Cite web |title=时的科技完成数亿元B轮融资 拟于安徽芜湖建立总装制造工厂|url=https://www.cls.cn/detail/1843592 |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=www.cls.cn}}{{Cite web |last=TCab Tech |date=2024-10-31 |title=TCab Tech Raises Several Hundred Million Yuan in Series B Financing to Accelerate E20 eVTOL Commercialization |url=https://www.tcabtech.com/en/tcab-tech-raises-series-b-funding-e20-evtol/ |access-date=2026-04-13 |language=en-US}}


In January 2025, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) awarded type certification to Safran's ENGINeUS 100 motor. {{Cite web |date=2025-02-04 |title=How EASA certified Safran’s ENGINeUS 100 electric engine {{!}} EASA |url=https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/newsroom-and-events/press-releases/how-easa-certified-safrans-engineus-100-electric-engine |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=www.easa.europa.eu |language=en}} TCab Tech had signed a cooperation agreement with Safran in 2022{{Cite web |date=2022-05-31 |title=TCab Tech partners with Safran on the electric motors for the E20 eVTOL |url=https://www.safran-group.com/pressroom/tcab-tech-partners-safran-electric-motors-e20-evtol-2022-05-31 |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=Safran |language=en}} to integrate this motor into the E20 aircraft, making it the first tilt-rotor eVTOL equipped with the certified propulsion system.{{Cite web |author=TCab Tech |date=2025-02-07 |title=Congratulations to Safran Electrical & Power on Obtaining EASA Certification of the First Electric Motor for New Air Mobility |url=https://www.tcabtech.com/en/safran-electrical-power-easa-certification-electric-motor-new-air-mobility/ |access-date=2026-04-13 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web | url=https://www.aerocontact.com/en/aerospace-aviation-news/96768-tcab-tech-partners-with-safran-for-electric-motors-of-its-evtol-e20 |title=TCab Tech partners with Safran for electric motors of its eVTOL E20 |access-date=2026-04-13 |language=en-US}}
In January 2025, the [[European Union Aviation Safety Agency]] (EASA) awarded type certification to Safran's ENGINeUS 100 motor. {{Cite web |date=2025-02-04 |title=How EASA certified Safran’s ENGINeUS 100 electric engine {{!}} EASA |url=https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/newsroom-and-events/press-releases/how-easa-certified-safrans-engineus-100-electric-engine |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=www.easa.europa.eu |language=en}} TCab Tech had signed a cooperation agreement with Safran in 2022{{Cite web |date=2022-05-31 |title=TCab Tech partners with Safran on the electric motors for the E20 eVTOL |url=https://www.safran-group.com/pressroom/tcab-tech-partners-safran-electric-motors-e20-evtol-2022-05-31 |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=Safran |language=en}} to integrate this motor into the E20 aircraft, making it the first tilt-rotor eVTOL equipped with the certified propulsion system.{{Cite web |author=TCab Tech |date=2025-02-07 |title=Congratulations to Safran Electrical & Power on Obtaining EASA Certification of the First Electric Motor for New Air Mobility |url=https://www.tcabtech.com/en/safran-electrical-power-easa-certification-electric-motor-new-air-mobility/ |access-date=2026-04-13 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web | url=https://www.aerocontact.com/en/aerospace-aviation-news/96768-tcab-tech-partners-with-safran-for-electric-motors-of-its-evtol-e20 |title=TCab Tech partners with Safran for electric motors of its eVTOL E20 |access-date=2026-04-13 |language=en-US}}


In March 2025, the E20 eVTOL completed its structural validation campaign, which tested ground operations, flight maneuvers, gust loads, and system failure conditions. Later that month, TCab Tech secured Series B+ funding, co-led by Grand Neo Bay Venture Capital and Chiforturne Venture Capital, to fund operations in Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta region.{{Cite news |last=PRNewswire |title=TCab Tech Secures B+ Round Funding to Accelerate Commercialization of E20 eVTOL in Low-Altitude Economy |url=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44515035/tcab-tech-secures-b-round-funding-to-accelerate-commercialization-of-e20-evtol-in-low-altitude-eco |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250401041134/https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44515035/tcab-tech-secures-b-round-funding-to-accelerate-commercialization-of-e20-evtol-in-low-altitude-eco |archive-date=2025-04-01 |access-date=2026-04-13 |work=Benzinga |language=en}}
In March 2025, the E20 eVTOL completed its structural validation campaign, which tested ground operations, flight maneuvers, gust loads, and system failure conditions. Later that month, TCab Tech secured Series B+ funding, co-led by Grand Neo Bay Venture Capital and Chiforturne Venture Capital, to fund operations in Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta region.{{Cite news |last=PRNewswire |title=TCab Tech Secures B+ Round Funding to Accelerate Commercialization of E20 eVTOL in Low-Altitude Economy |url=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44515035/tcab-tech-secures-b-round-funding-to-accelerate-commercialization-of-e20-evtol-in-low-altitude-eco |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250401041134/https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44515035/tcab-tech-secures-b-round-funding-to-accelerate-commercialization-of-e20-evtol-in-low-altitude-eco |archive-date=2025-04-01 |access-date=2026-04-13 |work=Benzinga |language=en}}
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