Joby Aviation, Inc. Annual report [Section 13 and 15(d), not S-K Item 405]

Stock-based Compensation - Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 127,887	$ 104,446	$ 93,636
Research and development expenses
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	96,180	83,063	73,160
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 31,707	$ 21,383	$ 20,476