New Zealand's first electric plane launched in Christchurch today. As a two-seat, light sport aircraft, electric flight trials are being offered to interested passengers.

For a brief video on the launch of the aircraft, please visit the link below:

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2018770686/nz-s-first-electric-plane-takes-off-in-christchurch