It's that old thing...if it ain't broke...don't fix it.
Can’t wait to see the charging stations. Batteries also naturally degrade and getting out of spec over time.
EMP=New trajectory. Can’t fool with mother nature....or gravity.
Keep in mind that things change over time. Just think of
this land called the USA and how much it has changed since
Columbus SAILED the ocean blue in 1492.
The ES-19 has a 250 mile range. To fly commercial IFR you must takeoff with a 45 minute fuel reserve or 150 miles. That means that this airplane has a 100 mile range if it is carrying passengers.