Pipistrel VELIS ELECTRO vs Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER
The Velis Electro (the first type-certified electric aircraft) and Alpha Trainer compare electric vs petrol in Pipistrel's trainer line.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 10
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 3
- Source marketplaces
- 5
- Model years available
- 2020–2026
- For sale now
- 13
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 4
- Source marketplaces
- 6
- Model years available
- 2012–2026
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Pipistrel VELIS ELECTRO | Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 6 |
| Serious | — | 1 |
| Fatal | — | 1 |
| Fatalities | — | 1 |
| % Fatal | — | 17% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Pipistrel Velis Electro | Pipistrel Alpha Trainer |
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| Price Range | $136,158 – $215,990 | $65,183 – $222,666 |
| Category | Light Sport | Light Sport |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Cruise Speed | — | 108 kts (200 km/h) |
| Range | — | 324 nm (600 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 1,213 lbs (550 kg) |
Which Should You Buy: Pipistrel VELIS ELECTRO or Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER?
Bottom line: Choose the Velis Electro for near-zero energy cost, quiet operation and the cutting edge of certified electric training (short sorties, endurance-limited); choose the Alpha Trainer for longer endurance and no charging infrastructure. Velis = electric/quiet/cheap-per-hour; Alpha = endurance/simplicity. ================================================================ # Pipistrel Panthera — high-performance four-seat ================================================================
Pick the VELIS ELECTRO if…
- Newer design — production from 2020 vs 2013.
Pick the ALPHA TRAINER if…
- Budget matters — from $65,183 vs $136,158, you save ~$70,975.
- More inventory — 15 listings vs 10.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.