RankedBETA ALIA vs Vertical Aerospace VX4
Key facts
BETA ALIA (BETA Technologies; Prototype) and Vertical Aerospace VX4 (Vertical Aerospace; Prototype) are both eVTOL air taxis. Published figures: range 622.3 km vs 161 km; passengers 5 persons vs 4 persons. Published for only one of them: cruise speed (Vertical Aerospace VX4: 241 km/h); top speed (BETA ALIA: 283.4 km/h). Neither maker has published a price. Robot 500: BETA ALIA #79 (score 57.4), Vertical Aerospace VX4 #111 (score 50.4). Disclosure: BETA ALIA has 15 sourced values (63% of tracked fields), Vertical Aerospace VX4 has 11 (55%).
Cite: RankedRobot, https://rankedrobot.com/compare/beta-alia-cx300-vs-vertical-vx4/ (checked 2026-09-25) · Every figure below links to its source · BETA ALIA spec sheet · Vertical Aerospace VX4 spec sheet
| Spec | BETA ALIA | Vertical Aerospace VX4 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Prototype | Prototype |
| Price | Not published | Not published |
| Robot 500 | #79 · 57.4 | #111 · 50.4 |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | Not disclosedNot disclosed | Not disclosedNot disclosed |
| Status | ||
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | Not disclosedNot disclosed | |
| Weight | Not disclosedNot disclosed | Not disclosedNot disclosed |
| Aircraft | ||
| Passengers | ||
| Range | ||
| Cruise speed | Not disclosedNot disclosed | |
| Top speed | Not disclosedNot disclosed | |
| Max take-off weight | Not disclosedNot disclosed | Not disclosedNot disclosed |
| Payload | Not disclosedNot disclosed | Not disclosedNot disclosed |
| Piloting | ||
| Propulsion | ALIA VTOL (ALIA-250):One H500A electric motor + four V600A electric lift motors (one 5-blade fixed-pitch propeller + four 2-blade lift propellers)ManufacturerSource: beta.team (2026-09-25) ALIA CTOL (CX300):One H500A electric motor (one 5-blade fixed-pitch propeller)ManufacturerSource: beta.team (2026-09-25) | 8 tilt-shift propellers, carbon-fibre composite constructionManufacturerSource: vertical-aerospace.com (2026-09-25) |
| Certification | Not disclosedNot disclosed | Targeting UK CAA/EASA SC-VTOL enhanced category certification (not yet certified)ManufacturerSource: vertical-aerospace.com (2026-09-25) |
| Flight time | Not disclosedNot disclosed | Not disclosedNot disclosed |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Not disclosedNot disclosed | Not disclosedNot disclosed |
| Safety | ||
| Certifications | Not disclosedNot disclosed | Not disclosedNot disclosed |
Confidence labels: Manufacturer = stated by the maker · Verified = independently confirmed · Reported = credible media or retailer, not confirmed by the maker · ⚠ Unconfirmed = leak or single source · Not disclosed = not published. We never estimate missing figures. Add more robots to this comparison.
Quick answers
What is the difference between the BETA ALIA and the Vertical Aerospace VX4?
Published figures: range 622.3 km vs 161 km; passengers 5 persons vs 4 persons. Published for only one of them: cruise speed (Vertical Aerospace VX4: 241 km/h); top speed (BETA ALIA: 283.4 km/h).
Which is cheaper, the BETA ALIA or the Vertical Aerospace VX4?
Neither maker has published a price. Prices are shown exactly as published, never converted or estimated.
Which ranks higher in the Robot 500, the BETA ALIA or the Vertical Aerospace VX4?
Robot 500: BETA ALIA #79 (score 57.4), Vertical Aerospace VX4 #111 (score 50.4). Method: https://rankedrobot.com/robot500/#method
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