2 eVTOL Stocks to Buy Now That Could Skyrocket Your Portfolio

The eVTOL revolution is taking off—and these two stocks are positioned to dominate the urban air mobility space.

Why eVTOLs Matter Now

Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft aren't just sci-fi fantasies anymore. Major players are securing certifications, signing city partnerships, and demonstrating real commercial viability. The market's shifting from prototype to production—and early investors stand to gain altitude fast.

Top Contender #1: Infrastructure Backbone

This company isn't building aircraft—it's building the charging networks and vertiports that'll make entire eVTOL ecosystems possible. They've locked down exclusive deals with three major metropolitan areas and have a patent portfolio that competitors can't bypass.

Top Contender #2: Tech Disruptor

While legacy aviation plays catch-up, this startup's proprietary battery tech gives their vehicles 40% longer range than industry standards. Their recent military contract proves the hardware works in demanding conditions—and Wall Street hasn't fully priced in the civilian application potential yet.

The Bottom Line

Traditional analysts keep dismissing eVTOLs as overhyped—much like they did with electric vehicles in 2015. Meanwhile, smart money's already positioning for the transportation transformation. These two picks offer exposure to the sector's most critical bottlenecks and technological moats. Just don't wait until the mainstream financial media catches up—they're always late to the party.

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Two companies --(ACHR 4.34%) and(JOBY 0.86%) -- are the clear front-runners, each backed by strong partners and billions in funding. Their progress will decide who controls the skies as eVTOLs MOVE from prototypes to everyday transport.

The production-ready frontrunner

Archer Aviation has built more operational infrastructure than any other eVTOL contender. It already holds FAA Part 135 air carrier and Part 145 repair-station certificates. In February 2025, it secured Part 141 approval to operate its own pilot-training academy -- a rare advantage once commercial service begins. Type certification for the Midnight aircraft remains the gating item, but Archer is pursuing multiple parallel Type Inspection Authorizations to accelerate the process.

Its financial position is equally notable. Archer ended the second quarter of 2025 with $1.7 billion in cash and equivalents, giving it the strongest liquidity among U.S. peers. Losses are steep. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) was negative $118.7 million in Q2, but that spend is funding tangible progress: a completed high-volume manufacturing facility in Georgia and designation as the Official Air Taxi Provider for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

That Olympics partnership is more than branding; it ensures coordination with federal and local stakeholders ahead of commercial rollout. Withas a launch customer andproviding manufacturing support, Archer has both the demand pipeline and production expertise to scale quickly once certification arrives.

The Uber of the skies

(JOBY 0.86%) is leaning into partnerships and brand exposure ahead of certification. Its acquisition of's passenger business will fold helicopter and seaplane flights into theapp, giving Joby operational experience and consumer visibility years before its eVTOL enters service. On the certification side, the company's first conforming aircraft moved to final assembly in August 2025, with Joby pilots slated to begin flights this year.

The roadmap shows steady progress. Joby disclosed it was approximately 70% complete with its portion of stage 4 certification, a key precursor to full approval. The balance sheet supports that push: The company ended Q2 2025 with $991 million in cash and investments, supplemented by a $250 milliontranche, while guiding $500 million to $540 million in cash use for the year.

The Uber integration, expected as early as 2026, gives Joby an immediate commercial pathway -- customers booking "Uber Air" won't distinguish between today's helicopters and tomorrow's eVTOLs. Launch markets are already mapped out, from Dubai and New York to Los Angeles, the U.K., and Japan, with the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program offering a bridge to limited pre-certification operations.

The flight path ahead

These aren't profitable companies. They're pre-revenue certification plays burning hundreds of millions annually. But that's exactly what electric car pioneerlooked like in 2010. The catalysts are aligning: FAA acceleration programs, strategic capital from Stellantis and Toyota, and commercial partnerships with United and Uber that guarantee initial demand.

The risks remain real. Certification could take longer than expected, cash burn could accelerate, or technical setbacks could delay commercial launch. But for investors who can stomach volatility and size positions appropriately, the risk-reward looks compelling.