SES AI signs framework deal worth up to $1.09 million to develop Doroni H1-X eVTOL battery pack

SES AI signed a framework agreement with Doroni Aerospace to design, develop, test, and deliver a battery pack for the H1-X personal eVTOL.

• Aggregate price set at up to USD 1.09 million; initial committed tranche totals USD 65,000.
• Work planned in stages across 2026-2027, triggered by purchase orders from Doroni.
• Program targets battery systems to support ground and flight testing, with a path to H1-X testing as early as 2027.
• Agreement includes options to expand into additional test systems, with a potential move into serial production.