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The general consensus is that they'll do well enough in high frequency short distance flights with passengers counts of 18 or less. In places where it is impossible or impractical to serve with larger planes or Trains.
You won't get an electric 737 until battery density improves by 25 times. As current lithium batteries would need a weight of around 250,000 pounds. To power a 86,000 pound airplane with a 130,000 pound max takeoff weight.
