[4] Based on the design of the Pipistrel Virus, it is intended to be a low-cost solution for LSA flight training both in the acquisition and operating costs, while still including a full airframe emergency recovery parachute system as standard equipment.

The aerodynamic design is based on the Pipistrel Virus but structurally redesigned to simplify the manufacture and maintenance.

Air brakes are optional to offer simpler controls, and the flaperons were redesigned to have 25 degrees of flap travel for easy short-field landings.

[11] In 2015 Pipistrel intended to fly the Electro from France to England two days before the Airbus E-Fan, but was prevented by Siemens.

[12] Four Electro aircraft will be used to provide flight training in Fresno, California starting in late 2017 as part of the Sustainable Aviation Project.