Based on the Taurus M, the Taurus Electro G2.5 replaces the gasoline powered engine with the high- performance electric powertrain, where battery capacity is not a limiting factor in performance/endurance. Taurus Electro G2.5 represents a leap forward in performance, safety, functionality and user friendliness. Since 2018 Taurus Electro 2.5 also offers fast charging and is compatible with Pipistrel’s Skycharge range of electrical chargers.

Taurus Electro G2.5 offers complete freedom and independence thanks to the retractable electric engine, double retractable main landing gear, excellent gliding performance, inexpensive maintenance and a well-ventilated spacious cockpit.


Can electric perform better than conventional? Absolutely!
Taurus Electro G2.5 can use a shorter runway, climbs faster and it performs much better than the gasoline-powered version when it comes to high altitude operations. All this is possible thanks to the specially-developed emission-free Pipistrel’s 40 kW electric power-train.

The tailor-developed heated and ventilated Lithium-technology batteries come in two configurations, capable of launching the airplane 2500 m (8500 ft). They are placed in self-contained boxes, monitored constantly by the Pipistrel’s own battery management system (BMS), complete with data-logging and battery health forecasting.
The propulsion motor weighs an impressive 11 kg and generates 40 kW power. 

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