Flying with your Elala
The short version: the battery is 96.2 Wh, under the 100 Wh cabin limit. It comes out in seconds and always flies with you in the cabin.
Three steps through security
1 · Pop the battery
Slide it out and put it in its own tray, like a laptop. If anyone asks: it’s a rideable suitcase and that’s its only battery, 96.2 Wh.
2 · Click it back in
Reinsert it after screening, or keep it in your personal item.
3 · Stow like a pro
Case in the overhead locker (or checked, for the P28), battery in the cabin, you in the lounge.
Common questions
Is the Elala battery allowed on planes?
Yes. It is a 96.2 Wh lithium-ion battery, under the 100 Wh limit most airlines (including Air New Zealand) allow in the cabin without approval. It must travel in your carry-on, never in checked bags.
Do I have to take the battery out?
Yes, at security. Slide it out (no tools), put it in its own tray like a laptop, then click it back in or keep it in your personal item.
Will the Elala fit in the overhead locker?
The Lite (54 × 25 × 51 cm), Pro (54 × 23 × 52 cm) and Master (62 × 28 × 59 cm incl. seat) are carry-on style cases, but cabin limits differ by airline and fare. Check your airline’s cabin size and weight limit. The P28 is a checked bag.
Can I check in the P28 with the battery inside?
No. Remove the battery before bag drop and carry it in the cabin. The P28 case then checks in like any suitcase.
Can I ride it through Auckland Airport?
Rules are set by the airport and can change. Ride slowly and courteously, give way to everyone, and walk it (handle up) in crowds or whenever staff ask.
Airline policies change and vary by route and fare. Always check with your airline before you fly. This guide is general information, not airline approval.