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If you’ve ever peeked inside the workings of an ‘overnight’ boat – one that has basic appliances like refrigerators and stoves, integrated navigation systems  – you know how complicated the electric circuits can appear. Listen to this article as a podcast For boat owners considering electric propulsion as they look at rising fuel prices and global environmental disruptions, those wirings and connections can look even more complex when motors and batteries are added to the mix. Recognizing this, ePropulsion, one of the world’s largest builders of electric boat motors and systems, has designed ‘eCore’: an intelligent, integrated approach to managing propulsion and onboard power that simplifies everything for the user. eCore reduces the need for multiple standalone components and extensive internal wiring by centralizing energy management in one place, delivering what the company is calling ‘Smart Energy Management for Modern Mariners’. Brains of the vessel’s power network eCore is the ‘brains’ of the vessel’s power network, bringing energy generation, energy storage and energy consumption together and managing the multiple inputs and outputs, including shore power, diesel generation, solar and hydrogeneration, electric propulsion and AC (Alternating Current) and DC (Direct Current) loads. To extend the body metaphor a bit, if eCore is the brains of the boat, the heart is its two complementary components – the eCore 96VDC (the main energy management unit) and the optional eCore AC module. They work together to provide flexible management of both DC and AC power. The issue is that many or most of the essential items on a boat operate on DC – things like navigation lights, instruments, bilge pumps – while other things – like wall outlets, microwave ovens, air conditioning – run on AC. That’s also true of the inputs. Solar panels are DC (as is the battery), while shore power is AC. And the circuits always have to remain separate. The reason for the two eCore components and modules is flexibility and scalability. Boatbuilders and owners can begin with the DC system for essential requirements and then expand the installation with the eCore AC option when additional onboard power management is required. eCore brings everything together with one common monitoring, management and display system. Click »» here for complete specifications of the eCore modules on the ePropulsion website The eCore intelligent load management technology reads what is happening all over the boat and then makes more effective use of available energy. Power-saving and load-shedding capabilities can help manage demand, while consumption monitoring and historical data provide greater insight into onboard energy use. The system also supports customized HMI design (that’s the acronym for Human-Machine Interface, a fancy name for things like screens, monitors and dials) that can be integrated with third-party multifunction displays from Raymarine, Garmin and Simrad/B&G. For boat owners, the result is simpler, more intuitive control of onboard energy, allowing them to spend less time thinking about available power and more time enjoying life onboard. For boatbuilders, eCore provides a scalable platform for integrating electric propulsion and energy management from a single technology provider. Simpler, more intuitive control of onboard energy Danny Tao, CEO of ePropulsion, said: “The electrification of boating is about much more than replacing a combustion engine with an electric motor. As boats become increasingly sophisticated, we need to think about how energy is generated, stored, distributed and used across the entire vessel. “eCore has been developed to make that process simpler. By bringing propulsion and onboard energy management together into one intelligent ecosystem, we can give boatbuilders an integrated solution they can rely on.    The introduction of eCore marks an important expansion of ePropulsion’s technology portfolio, building on the company’s expertise in electric propulsion to provide boatbuilders with a more comprehensive solution for the next generation of electrified vessels. ePropulsion website See ePropulsion motors for sale in the Plugboats Marketplace The post New ePropulsion ‘eCore’ simplifies boat energy management appeared first on Plugboats.

One of the most anticipated boat shows of the year – the Cannes Yachting Festival – begins Tuesday September 8 and runs until Sunday September 13. Cannes is recognized as Europe’s largest in-water boat show, with more than 700 vessels at the docks and 680 exhibitors dispersed throughout the Vieux Port (Old Port) and Port Canto, on the other side of the city’s famous Croisette area. The Festival is also a showcase for world premieres, with more than 150 new boats being unveiled this year. Listen to this article as a podcast Port Vieux is dedicated to powerboats 12 to 45 metres long (40 – 150 ft), equipment manufacturers and service companies, while Port Canto hosts sailing boats and powerboats under 12 metres along with (personal watercraft) and water toys. In this Plugboats Guide to Cannes Electric Boat and Boating Exhibitors there is a collapsible Directory of all of the electric exhibitors at the show – 77 in all – with links to their websites. Below that we have highlighted some of the electric and/or hybrid motor manufacturers, power boats, sailboats, PWCs and water toys that will be at Cannes. (To be clear, some of the boats we have highlighted may have the fossil fuel version at the show but an electric/hybrid option is available.) Those 77 electric/hybrid exhibitors represent more than 10% of all exhibitors at the Festival. In another indication of the growing importance of the segment, Cannes is presenting its Innovation Route for the third year. The Route encompasses 43 companies, products or services that demonstrate the “most innovative and committed solutions contributing to the sustainable transformation of the nautical industry.” Directory of Electric Boat Exhibitors at Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 Click to Open   +   or  –  Close a Directory of all electric exhibitors. Selected motor and accessories highlights of the show are below Click any tile for company information and links. AB Inflatables .abinflatables.com AEQUAR aequar.com Aerofoils aerofoils.de The World’s Safest Electric Hydrofoil. Aircraft Inspired. Advanced aerodynamics. Developed with more than 20 years experience in aircraft design. Agilis Jet Tenders agilis-jettenders.com [email protected] +49 246134033315work Amare amare-group.com Aquila aquilaboats.com [email protected] Aquila Sail Catamarans Great sailing adventures begin with great boats. Aquila’s new sailing catamaran fleet—the 44, 50, and 63 Sail—delivers thoughtful design that maximizes space, functionality, cruising comfort, and quality. Every detail matters when you’re living aboard, from our innovative fixed bow for entertaining and relaxing, to your choice of diesel or whisper-quiet Hybrid Ocean Drive to match your cruising style. Inside, panoramic windows frame nature’s theater while spacious salons and galleys become your command center. Choose from 4, 5, or 6 cabin configurations, each with private entrances that preserve personal sanctuary. Bridge-to-bow access allows quick and easy access from the flybridge to the foredeck cockpit, while generous interiors provide genuine comfort during extended passages. Whether pursuing private ownership or charter opportunities, these catamarans offer the quality and cruising excellence Aquila is renowned for with innovations that elevate your sailing experience. Where will the wind take you? AS Labruna aslabruna.it aslabruna @ aslabruna.it +39 080 77 71 35 awake awakeboards.com [email protected] +46 (0) 877 77 270work Developed with key principles in mind; power, speed, and precision. Awake’s electric surfboards are built for superior acceleration, sharp corners and fast straights, giving the user an unparalleled riding experience. Axopar axopar.com Axopar has joined forces with Evoy motors to produce Evoy electric version of their Axopar 25. Jan-Erik Viitala, Founding Partner of Axopar, says “Our partnership with Evoy is a perfect example of two great companies, on a joint mission, to expand the boating community and offer new ways of mobility for the future.” Azimut Bennetti azimutyachts.com Bavaria Yachts bavariayachts.com Beneteau beneteau.com Beneteau has been a pioneer for recreational boating from the outset. With its world-leading ranges and iconic products, nearly 45 models offer diverse, high-performance capabilities. With one single idea in mind: innovating in terms of both boats and processes to enable as many people as possible to realize their dreams, making the avant-garde accessible. At Cannes Yachting Festival of 2021 Beneteau announced its first entries into electric boating, with Jérôme de Metz, Groupe Beneteau Chairman and CEO, saying “There are new expectations and user habits, new ways of travelling and latest technologies: a new world of pleasure boating and marine leisure is coming into view on the horizon, and all of us throughout Groupe Beneteau are positioning ourselves to be the leading players in this new world.” Beyond The Sea beyond-the-sea.com BlueNav [email protected]   bluenav.fr sales @ bluenav.fr +33 (0)5 56 83 70 25 Cannes Yachting Festival cannesyachtingfestival.com September 8 – 13, 2026 Cannes, France Read the Plugboats Guide to Electric Boat Exhibitors at Cannes 2025 Read all Cannes articles in Plugboats Since 1977, the Yachting Festival takes place every September in elegant, luxurious surroundings in the sparkling bay of Cannes. As the first show in the boating season, the Yachting Festival is Europe’s leading in-water boating event. The major players in pleasure yachting come here to launch the show season by showcasing their new premiere. With the world undergoing a green transition, the Yachting Festival has created an “Innovation Route” and Innovator Route Awards to highlight the eco-high performance solutions proposed by the exhibitors.   Contest Yachts contestyachts.com [email protected] +31 227 543 644work Renowned Dutch semi-custom yacht builder Contest Yachts has announced the exciting introduction of long-range all-electric propulsion. This is initially for the two new models of 2022, the Contest 50CS and Contest 49CS, with the intention in time that the option will extend into further range models. De Antonio Yachts deantonioyachts.com [email protected] +34 93 467 60 36work The most advanced technologies are used for the design, engineering, and construction in De Antonio Yachts, as well as an international team of specialists in each area. That is why the latest solutions, the highly demanded features, and the trendiest design has caused a notorious impact in the boat industry and brought De Antonio Yachts as one of the leaders in the day boat market. The E23 is the brand’s first 100% electric boat, the beginning of a new era. An innovative model, which concept is based on maximum efficiency. Its compact proportions with a catamaran architecture integrates a foil between its hulls, giving it unique emission-free sailing performance in its segment while offering a practical and comfortable space on deck, with a careful design all throughout details and finishes. A model that combines cutting-edge technology and design Location: Barcelona, Spain Delphia delphiayachts.com Mindful cruising We build boats that are specifically designed for the lakes and rivers of the world. We love slow and quiet cruises where we can fully connect with our friends, family, and nature. We are mindful cruisers. Our home is on the lakes and river. Our boats are specially designed for all the sailors who enjoy fresh water cruising, all over the world. We believe the best cruises are clean and quiet. That’s why Delphia is committed to create boats that are fully electric, by 2024. We love to escape from it all. For us, boats are meant to be a second home, where comfort, space and light create a soothing and relaxing atmosphere, for all your weekend getaway and holidays. »» Contact Delphia Dufour Yachts dufour-yachts.com The Dufour range of sailing boats comprises 9 iconic models designed to suit every sailing programme. Three are available with electric propulsion – Dufour 41, 470, 530., with four available . For over 60 years, Dufour yachts has a boat manufacturer have demonstrated their adaptability and versatility through beautiful innovations. e-Motion Hybrid e-motion-hybrid.com FULL-RANGE HYBRID SYSTEMS FOR YACHTS e-Motion is the only supplier of standardized hybrid propulsion systems that fit into the existing engine room of all serial production yachts from 40-250 feet. ePropulsion epropulsion.com Use web contact pagework Electric boat motor for sailboats ePropulsion electric outboards enable one-design sailboats to leave and return to the marina quick, silent and maneuverable.  The hydrogenation and solar charging also allow sailors to travel further and sail sustainably. Electric outboards for fishing boatsIdeal for both freshwater and saltwater, ePropulsion electric outboard motors are perfect for jon boats, aluminum fishing boats, bass boats and fishing pontoons. Electric outboards for work boats The electric outboard motor has a simple motor structure with much fewer components than gas engines. The quiet and exhaust-free experience also makes passengers comfortable onboard. Electric outboards for dinghy and tenders Our electric outboard motors make your boat trips comfortable, quiet and exhaust-free. Our maintenance-free designs save you time, money, and headaches. China   EWOL ewoltech.com [email protected] (+39) 338-229-3304work Ewol propellers make maneuvering easier (reduce inertia) and increase sail speed and optimize engine speed. EWOL adjustable pitch propellers are made of stainless steel alloys that represent the highest technology in terms of marine corrosion and galvanic corrosion resistance, and are also equipped with the most refined technical solutions that make it unparalleled on the market. Excess Catamarans excess-catamarans.com Excess introduces at the Cannes Yachting Festival the first hybrid Excess 15 equipped with Torqeedo’s flagship Deep Blue Hybrid system. With such an innovative project managed through the “Excess Lab”, Excess is taking a distinctive first step within the catamaran market towards more sustainability. ExploMar explomar.com.cn [email protected] +86 (021) 6019 5828work Explomar provides all-in-one electric marine powertrain/propulsion systems, simplifying the transition to electric boating. Our ultimate goal is to protect our planet by developing powerful, efficient, and intelligent power-train systems through sustainable energy and advanced technology. We are experts in electrifying and enhancing mobility on water. We embrace the challenges and keep creating. We aim to offer adventurers an exceptional and environmentally friendly boating experience. Our semi-solid battery twin engine powertrain system solution features more powerful electric outboards with larger capacity and lighter batteries, will make the electrification of medium- to long-distance boats possible. Shanghai, China FlowtBike flowtbike.com Fountaine-Pajot catamarans-fountaine-pajot.com Fountaine Pajot is working on the deployment of electric motors for its sailing catamarans. This project should see the light of day in 2022 with the installation of electric motors on the Aura 51, the new 51-foot catamaran designed by Fountaine Pajot. Frauscher frauscherboats.com [email protected] +43 7612 636550work Porsche X Frauscher 850 Fantom Air Engineers of Emotions since 1927 The Frauscher boatyard’s model range is as diverse as the sea. In addition to award-winning design classics, we regularly add innovations that embody our passion for development, new ideas, and revolutionary technologies. Perfected down to the last detail. Frauscher has been building electric boats since 1955. In 2008, Frauscher built the world’s first sports boat with a hybrid engine, and in 2009, the world’s first certified hydrogen-powered boat. With a share of around 40% of total production, electromobility is not just a dream of the future, but a living reality. Every magnificent piece that leaves our factory carries the Frauscher spirit into the world and demonstrates what we value: outstanding design, an incomparably dynamic design language, fine materials, new technologies, the highest level of comfort, and, of course, a vibrant tradition of craftsmanship. Frauscher articles in Plugboats Frauscher Boats for Sale in Plugboats Marketplace  Location: Oberosterreich, Austria   Fuber Technology ercotec.com info @ sea1000.com +86-400-0903969 GENHY Génération Hybride generationhybride.fr info @ generationhybride.fr Greenline Yachts greenlinehybrid.com +386 4 572 77 34work With the introduction of the first hybrid boat in 2008, Greenline revolutionized the boating industry and ever since then the brand has been a synonym for constant innovation in boat building and design. Our vision is to continuously shape the future of responsible boating by being the most innovative and responsible boat brand in the world. Location: Begunje, Slovenia Dealers located Worldwide Hanse Yachs hanseyachtsag.com HeySea Yachts heyseayachts.com HH Catamarans hhcatamarans.com [email protected] +1 386 414 6700work Performance. Luxury. Carbon Construction. You only live once. Never compromise. Award Winning HH Catamarans has been repeatedly recognized by industry peers and international judges for innovative design and superior construction quality. Performance & Luxury Designed to withstand the rigors of sailing around the world multiple times in speed, comfort and style. Design Excellence Designed in partnership with renowned Naval Architect and Engineers Morrelli & Melvin, and built using exacting construction methodology. Carbon Construction Experts in carbon fiber construction, we offer a five year hull warranty and we expect our boats to be sailing the world’s oceans for 50+ years. Highfield Boats highfieldboats.com With 27,000 boats delivered globally since the brand’s beginning in 2011, Highfield Boats is now the world’s number one in the RIB Tender sector and a global player in the 15 foot+ sector. Read articles about Highfield Boats in Plugboats See Highfield Boats with electric motors for sale in Plugboats Marketplace Honda Marine marine.honda.com Honda has set itself the goal of being carbon neutral across all products and company activities by 2050. This also applies to outboard motors. At Boot 2024 in Düsseldorf, Honda is presenting the design study of a small, lightweight electric outboard motor. The model can be viewed at the Honda exhibition stand. It is currently still a study with which Honda is testing the acceptance of the concept in the market. JetWave jetwave.ai Joool joool.energy Lagoon Catamarans catamarans-lagoon.com At Lagoon, we do everything we can to make your sailing to the ends of the earth as enjoyable as possible, but when it comes to choosing your model, it’s up to you! Lasai lasai.com [email protected] +34 946 630 034work Our planet needs us to take it easy. Discover a new way of boating with LASAI. Zero noise. Zero emissions. Experience silent cruising on our solar electric boats, a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative. We are committed to using all our know-how, experience and the latest technology to design solar electric boats that are environmentally friendly and at the forefront of sustainable mobility. SILENT CRUISING SUSTAINABILITY Our boats minimize your environmental footprint. Silent cruising also means being one with nature. DESIGN Silent cruising also means cruising in style. Our focus on design is apparent in the sleek curves and polished lines of our decks and exteriors. LIFESTYLE Counter the strains of modern life. Our boats will help you leave your stress on land, get onboard and enjoy a soothing ride. INNOVATION Sometimes the cutting edge is the result of combining existing technologies in a completely innovative way. As with our solar electric propulsion system and digital management of the energy that powers our boats. QUALITY Quality can be recognized in the materials and components we use to build our boats and is also something you can feel onboard, the result of our stringent production and management processes. EXPERIENCE Our experience will take you far. Friendly and personalised service. Know-how and expertise. You can always tell when something is done right. Leopard leopardcatamarans.com Liontron liontron.com [email protected] +49 (0) 2157 – 144 90 70work LIONTRON ® LiFePO4 batteries are a fully-fledged replacement for lead-acid batteries with all the advantages of lithium-iron phosphate technology. The highest level of safety and a long service life, even with regular deep discharge, are given here. The technology enables an extremely high cycle life, which makes these batteries the ideal traction battery. The battery is suitable for one-to-one replacement of lead-acid batteries such as AGM or gel, without changing the charging or discharging structure. Due to the absolutely usable capacity, it replaces lead-acid batteries with twice the capacity in practice, despite the extremely light construction. MC-Zero mc-zerotenders.com MG Energy Systems mgenergysystems.eu Millikan Boats millikan-boats.com [email protected] +33 6 38 01 09 57work Millikan Boats – M.10 100% Solar Electric Catamarans Discover a new way of navigating with Millikan Boats and the M.10 solar electric catamaran — designed for silent cruising, energy autonomy and exceptional onboard comfort. Built and assembled in France by the Normandy-based shipyard Millikan Boats, the M.10 reflects a new vision of boating: clean, efficient and respectful of the marine environment. Powered by 100% electric propulsion and solar energy, the M.10 allows you to enjoy the sea without noise, without fuel and without emissions. Location: France Mirava miravaboats.com Mitek mitekitaly.com [email protected] +39 0544 264459work If you are looking for change, your future is already here. Our goal is to let you experience the sea at its best in uncompromising electric mode. Sustainability The science is clear: using electricity as traction produces up to a 90% reduction in atmospheric CO2 emissions. Electric traction protects above all the waters of seas, lakes and rivers where the discharge of combustion gases and fuel leaks irreparably pollute the water. Technology Advanced engineering, reliability, state-of-the-art components and precision machining define a Mitek engine. The company based in the Motor Valley has great Italian manufacturing excellence in its DNA. The use of innovative PMSM-type brushless synchronous electric motors can boast over 90% efficiency. Performance Mitek motors provide outstanding acceleration and speed thanks to high and constant torque already at very low speed. Unlike combustion motors, they develop the maximum propulsion power immediatly. Say goodbye to heavy fuel tanks and ignition problems. Discover the joy of using a Mitek electric motor: efficient, silent and simply plug and play. MODX Catamarans modx-catamarans.com We have imagined a journey powered by clean, renewable energies, eliminating dependence on fossil fuels. It’s a virtuous voyage, effectively leaving no footprint on the living world. The result of this vision is the MODX 70, a revolutionary 70-foot catamaran. Momentum momentumelectricmarine.com [email protected] Momentum was founded in 2022 by a team of naval architects, engineers and designers with experience building everything from warships to UAVs and a lot in between. We share a passion for the marine environment and electric drivetrains. While we use cutting edge digital design, the true test of a product is out at sea, and that’s where you will find us most days, riding through storms, running into rocks, getting swamped by waves, dunking our batteries, to make sure our products can survive it all and take us safely home. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible – so that you can have the best day out on the water, no emissions, no compromises. MTU Rolls Royce mtu-solutions.com Nautor Swan nautorswan.com Nautor Swan is an iconic name in the sailing world, whose current glory is rooted in its history. Founded in 1966, Nautor Swan is recognised all over the world for its performance sailing yachts. The key elements of the brand are elegance, quality, performance, innovation and reliability. With a state-of-the-art facility based in Pietarsaari, a Global Service with four hubs in the Med and 18 service points, the divisions ClubSwan Racing, Brokerage and Charter, Nautor is a brand with a global presence across all sailing seas. Nimbus nimbus.se Electric boating since 2009 Our corporate policy is to take great pains over building boats that enhance the relationship between boats, people and the environment. We have a vision; the increased freedom of people to move at will across the sea shall not be achieved at the expense of the environment. We started our electric ambition already in 2009 and have had an electric powertrain as an option for three of our boat models since 2015. Our E-power Concept, also known as “Environmental Power”, represents Nimbus environmental thinking for the future, in which we include the entire boat-building process from production engineering to climate-smart materials. Oceanvolt oceanvolt.com [email protected] +358 10 3255281work Oceanvolt power and propulsion systems consist of several key components; a powerful regenerating motor, an ergonomically designed control lever, a propulsion battery bank, a charger and a motor controller. Oceanvolt offers complete electric power and propulsion systems for either shaft or sail drive configurations with installations for monohull, multihull and commercial boats, for both private and charter use, across the globe. We work with many of the best boatbuilders and boat designers in the marine industry. And we have sales representatives and a global technical team ready to help you get the right system for your boat. Location: Vantaa, Finland Pioneer Yachts pioneeryachts.de PWRFOIL pwrfoil.com [email protected] +336 03 06 86 32work Roxen roxeninnovations.com SAMAR Yachts samaryachts.com [email protected] +34 628 909 846work THE PRIVILEGE OF SILENCE True innovation means adopting new techonology without losing sight of simplicity, refinement and responsibility. In SAMAR, past and future move together. This harmony defines a fresh standard of discreet luxury in nautical design that honours both where we’ve been and where we’re headed. Majorca, Spain Seabob https://seabob.com/ [email protected] SeaNXT sea-nxt.com The SeaNXT® brand is a French brand with 20 years of expertise in electric underwater technology. Our flagship model, the SeaNXT® Elite, incorporates numerous patents and innovations, making it a premium, state-of-the-art device. Thanks to these advancements, the SeaNXT brand ranks among the few major players in the industry. Silent-Yachts silent-yachts.com [email protected] Everything started with a piece of white paper, a pencil and a spirit for innovation. Today, when you cross the oceans with a SILENT yacht, you are powered by pure and clean solar energy without giving up any of the exhilaration, comfort and luxury that you get from a conventional yacht. Location: Magdalensburg, Austria Sterk Yachts sterkyachts.com [email protected] 09188/3079896work Sunreef sunreef-yachts-eco.com Sunreef Yachts Eco catamarans are the future of sustainable yachting. With a 360° approach to eco-responsible cruising, they offer cutting-edge green propulsion solutions, naturally-sourced finishing materials, smart energy management and new technologies including a proprietary composite- integrated solar power system produced in-house to power their newest range of solar catamarans. This new philosophy of yachting is present in each and every aspect of the Sunreef Yachts Eco catamarans. Their design incorporates ultralight custom- engineered batteries, a revolutionary air-conditioning system, wind-generators, nontoxic bottom paints, green composite structures as well as state-of-the-art watermakers and water-saving systems. Gdańsk, Poland »» Contact Tofinou tofinou.com Founded in 1987 by the Joubert family, our shipyard has developed in a specific niche, creating classic boats that are both unexpected and original. The Tofinou, originally a 7-meter dayboat, was supposedly found on a sandbank, and its story is said to have inspired the founders to create the entire range. France Read about the Tofinou 9.7 equipped with TEMO electric pod Vaan Yachts vaan.yachts [email protected] +31 (0)85 071 9999work We believe that luxury living and preserving the planet can and should go hand in hand. This is why we make exciting luxury sailing yachts that do not harm the planet. #SAILTHEPLANET Victron Energy victronenergy.com [email protected] +31(0)36 5359700work Our products include sinewave inverters, sinewave inverters/chargers, battery chargers, DC/DC converters, transfer switches, battery monitors and more. Victron Energy has a strong, unrivalled reputation for technical innovation, reliability, and build quality. Our products are widely considered to be the professional choice for independent electric power. Netherlands Virtue Yachts virtue-yachts.com Virtue Yachts are created by people with a deep passion for yachting. Our engineering team has many years of expertise in yacht production. But above all, we are active boaters ourselves. We specialize in creating yachts with features lacking in the current market. Above all, we believe the future belongs to electric-powered boats. From the first moment of designing the V10, we planned and optimized the outside and inside hull design for modern Li-ion batteries and EVOY electric engines. As battery technology is advancing fast, we believe the capabilities will exponentially increase and eventually replace conventional engines in pleasure boating. Let the future begin now. Volvo Penta volvopenta.com POWER SOLUTIONS FOR THE PERFECT EXPERIENCE At Volvo Penta we’re unique innovators and also a proud part of the Volvo Group – benefiting from the knowledge, experience and strength of the global network. From propulsion systems to drivelines, user interfaces and support, everything is designed, developed and manufactured together. It’s integration for harmonious usability and ownership – on and off the water. Water Toys Center watertoyscenter.com Wauquiez wauquiez.com Weenav weenav.com Pure navigation . High power engine solutions , 100% electric or hybrid , tailor-made . Adapted for your boat, whether new or for your retrofit project . Whisper Yachts whisper-yachts.com Solar electric motor yachts. Breaking the codes with innovative solutions. NO POLLUTION no toxic emission ​NO SMELL from exhaust, no fuel odours ​NO NOISE due to absence of vibration ​NO HEAT nor use of inflammable combustibles   WhisperPower whisperpower.com +31 (0) 512 571 550work A well performing energysystem is an absolute must in a pleasure yachts. A wide variety of products and systems can be supplied from stock including sine wave inverters, battery chargers and long life batteries.  WhisperPower’s sister company Hybrid Power Systems BV is the premium company to offer combined hybrid propulsion systems from 25 kW – 250 kW. Netherlands Wider Yachts wider-yachts.com [email protected] +39 071 201 166work Williams Jet Tenders williamsjettenders.com [email protected] +44 (0)1865 341134work Williams EvoJet 70e Williams Jet Tenders | EVOA • USA The 70e maintains identical top speed and nearly the same weight as its ICE counterpart. Alongside its performance, the EvoJet 70e is true to the fit and finish of all quality Williams Jet Tender products. This boat was first debuted in Cannes Yacht and Boat Show, then again in Monaco’s on water yacht and boat show. The boat features a single axial flux motor setup to match the 250 hp Yanmar that previously propelled this boat. In place of the 52 gallon gas, a 58.5kWh battery powers this boat for an estimated time on throttle of 58 minutes. »» website In 2019, the EvoJet pushed the boundaries of what’s expected from a superyacht tender, but this wasn’t the end… we were just getting started. We embarked on a journey of discovery, and a mission to reduce emissions. A demonstration of innovation. A bolt from the blue. Our most advanced and luxurious tender, the EvoJet, has been electrified. Initially a technology demonstrator designed to push the boundaries of what’s possible, without compromising on the level of performance you’d expect from a Williams tender. Read Plugboats article about electrification of William EVOJet Windelo windelo-catamaran.com [email protected] +33 4 11 30 01 43work Due to its innovative catamarans, combining recycled and bio-sourced materials, electrics engines and green energies sources Windelo received the special mentioning “sustainability” from the European Yacht Of The Year 2022! X-Yachts x-yachts.com A new range of electric powered sailboats is a natural step for X-Yachts in order to support a greener future. Based on our path of 42 years of innovative yachts and heritage, combined with Danish green and sustainable energy. Every X-Yacht is designed with performance in mind – and the X4⁹E is no exception. The X4⁹E is the first X-Yacht built as a hybrid-powered yacht. It is fitted with 2 x 10 kW electric saildrives, a 28,8 kWh Lithium battery bank and an onboard DC generator with a capacity of 11 kW. The hybrid concept is chosen to make long-distance crossings possible without worrying about distance limitations. A pure electric solution is also available if limited distance under engine can be accepted. Yamaha global.yamaha-motor.com Yamaha Motor to Begin Pre-orders of Next-Generation Boat Maneuvering System HARMO in Europe　― More comfortable, smart package boat with electric motor quietness Yanmar https://www.yanmar.com/ ZeroJet zerojet.com [email protected] +64(0)9 886 3223work Electric jet propulsion for zero compromise boating Electrify your senses with ZeroJet Imagine instant acceleration and power, with nothing but the sound of whipping wind and the smell of clean ocean air. Steering that is agile and precise, a truly exhilarating ride. With nothing but the ocean and a rushing jet stream as you look behind you, it’s hard to believe the incredible technology at work below. The most advanced electric jet propulsion system: Designed and engineered by a world-class team High quality in-house built motors and jet pumps Leverages a legacy of New Zealand marine innovation       Zodiac-Nautic zodiac-nautic.com Breathe… Now imagine the pleasure of a family trip to a remote cove, the intense sensations of water skiing, the thrill of diving with friends, the joy of fishing… All those pleasures are yours with a Zodiac boat! We share your pleasure and passion for navigation and exploration. With a Zodiac boat you have a steadfast companion by your side while navigating seas all around the world. We will be there to escort you safely, whether you are an expert captain or if it’s your first time on the water. Present in more than 50 countries around the world, Zodiac Nautic and its 1,600 dealers will put their expertise at your service. Join the Zodiac Nautic community, a brand that has already impressed more than a million customers. End of Directory.  »» Return to top to close Electric Motors ePropulsion eCore ePropulsion is launching their new eCore product, a scalable platform that coordinates and manages the electric inputs and outputs of everything on a an electrically propelled boat. eCore addresses the issue of vessels becoming increasingly electrified while owners are also expecting greater levels of comfort and capability onboard, increasing the complexity of the ‘hotel load’  the appliances and lights and things – not to mention navigation assistants and monitors. That requires managing multiple power sources, including batteries, generators (or regenerating electric motors), solar panels and maybe more. eCore addresses this challenge by centralizing energy management and reducing the need for multiple standalone components and extensive internal wiring. Danny Tao, CEO of ePropulsion, says: “eCore has been developed to make that process simpler. By bringing propulsion and onboard energy management together into one intelligent ecosystem, we can give boatbuilders a more integrated solution while making energy management far easier and more intuitive for the people using the boat.” ePropulsion will be showing their full range of outboards and inboards, including the eLite and ePropulsion Spirit 2. The eLite is a 500 watt outboard with integrated battery wrapped in a rudder-shaped casing. It’s a proven cost effective electric option – is easily transported and charged – for sailors who need to take a small dinghy or RIB a short distance to get to their main boat. The Spirit 2 builds on the things that have made the Spirit 1 one of the most popular electric outboards in the world and takes them to the next level. The power is doubled to 2 kW and can be further pumped up temporarily with a new Sport Mode that provides 3 kW of power for short periods.   ePropulsion website See ePropulsion motors for sale in Plugboats Marketplace Explomar Explomar develops and manufactures high power electric putboard systems that create a thrilling, intelligent, and eco-friendly boating experience. They have a full range of electric outboards systems that include the Wave 70+ HP, 150+ HP and Wave 300HP with continuous power of 150 kW and peak power of 225 kW. Systems can also be combined for 600 and 1200 HP. Explomar provides complete systems with their own battery packs, chargers and Smart Captain Control System. The motors uses axial flux technology and incorporate fly by wire steering and trim and a closed liquid steering system. The Wave 300 has powered XTenders RIB boats to victory for two years running in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 17 nautical mile (30 km / 18.5 mi) offshore race, with an average speed of 33 knots (61 kph / 38 mph) in the 2025 event.   Explomar website Read: Explomar wins again in Monaco Open Sea endurance race See Explomar electric outboards for sale in Plugboats Marketplace JOOOL JOOOL is a turnkey hybrid and electric propulsion system for sailing yachts developed and manufactured in France by the team behind Alternatives Energies, who have over 25 years of expertise in marine electrification. At its heart is the OneBox, a smart, compact energy management and conversion unit that integrates every onboard energy source and output: battery, solar, wind, hydrogeneration, gensets and shore power. It oversees and controls not only the propulsion system in real time, but also all energy use, with easy to read monitor interfaces.  JOOOL website Mitek Mitek is one of Italy’s leading providers of electric motors with a range that includes inboards, outboards, pods and saildrives. Their ‘Revolve’ outboard has a patented design that allows it to pivot on its own axis, moving parallel to the transom of the boat when retracted rather than having the lower unit extend further out from the stern as would happen with conventional set ups. Compact and retractable, it optimizes space, offers superior performance, and ensures precise electric steering, also ideal for hybrid conversions.  Mitek website Momentum Momentum was founded in 2022 by a team of naval architects, engineers and designers with experience building everything from warships to UAVs and a lot in between. They have a lineup of three electric outboard models: The M-10 (10kW/≈ 15hp) provides ample power in a lightweight package for sailing boats up to 38 feet. The M6 (6kW / ≈ 9.9hp) is perfect for an entire day of fishing, with 24+ hours runtime at trolling speeds, but powerful enough for multiple trips ferrying people to the beach or ship to shore. The U2 2.5kW outboard is a 5hp equivalent with smart features for a wide range of applications. Quick-swap integrated battery, robust construction, great for tenders, sailboats and small workboats.  Momentum website Oceanvolt – High Power ServoProp 25 Oceanvolt has been at the forefront of electric propulsion technology for more than 20 years, since it founding in 2004. Their motors are considered the gold standard for hydrogeneration, with the High Power ServoProp 25 (HPSP25) sweeping the 2023 DAME Awards both in the Propulsion Category and as Overall Winner. The 25kW electric saildrive is equipped with a controllable pitch propeller and is capable of hydrogenerating 5kW at 10 knots on 45-70ft sailboats. The compact and installation-friendly design includes an integrated motor controller and liquid cooling system. The system is fed from a safe, low voltage 48V battery pack. Also on display at the Oceanvolt booth will be their standard SD Saildrive, ServoProp Saildrive and AX Modular Shaft Drives.   Oceanvolt website Torqeedo – New Cruise and Travel models, Deep Blue technology Since the acquisition of Torqeedo by Yamaha two years ago, the company has been refining and streamlining its model lines and recently launched the Cruise 3.0 (48 V) and 6.0 (48 V) models, the Travel XS, and a new generation of Deep Blue system components. The big news on the Cruise 3.0 and 6.0 outboards is that they have both been standardized with 48-volt architecture and updated looks in line with the Travel family introduced in 2023. A new foldable tiller with high-resolution display has integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and full connectivity to the TorqView app that provides users with real-time performance and system data. In the Travel family itself, Torqeedo introduced the Travel Smart Package that pairs the new Travel XS entry-level model (700W of power) with the new Travel Battery XS (648 Wh of energy storage). The Smart Package is expected to be available early 2026. At the higher power range of the Deep Blue systems (25 – 100 kW), the innovations are within the operating ecosystem. A new central Intelligent Control Unit (ICU) and Power Distribution Unit (PDU), expand the Deep Blue range with two core components that elevate high-power system scalability. Torqeedo website Volvo Penta The VolvoPenta IPS Professional Platform is designed for large yachts and commercial vessels – a dual power drive system that can be installed as a twin, triple or quad configuration and support four to eight power sources per vessel. The solution is designed for a mix of power sources – from combustion engines running on renewable fuels to fully electric or hybrid solutions. The idea is to enable high efficiency and provide the option to combine traditional internal combustion engines (ICE) with electric power sources – an innovative solution for efficiency in large class vessels   Volvo Penta website Weenav Weenav is a new French electric motor company that has developed both inboard systems (Kronos) and outboard systems (Arion) varying in power from 60 to 220 kW (80 to 300 hp). The motors can deliver up to 700 Nm of torque to the propeller and while performance and range differ according to the boat and conditions, the company claims a top speed of 45 Knots with the 300 hp version and range of up to 100 Nm with the minimum battery pack. The motors integrate with touchscreen interface provided by Weenav and developed on Garmin. The Arion inboard will adapt to any type of direct shaft line or Z-drive transmission and can also be configured as part of a hybrid drive with a combustion engine.  WeeNav website Yanmar YANMAR will also be showcasing its multi-award-winning SDe Series of electric saildrives. The SDe electric saildrive offers boat builders, engineers, and refitters a 100% emissions-free option that’s easy to install, use, and maintain. Available in 7kW, 10kW, and 15kW outputs on a 48V platform for day sailors and cruisers up to 40ft, the SDe fits the same engine base as YANMAR’s YM and GM engines with no hull modification required. Gear, motor, controller, and cooling are fully integrated into one compact unit, using a closed-loop oil system that minimizes corrosion and simplifies servicing. Yanmar website ZeroJet New Zealand’s ZeroJet is the world leader in electric jet marine propulsion, with a line of three motors (15 kW / 20 hp, 20 kW / 30 hp, 30 kW / 40hp). They combine the benefits of jet propulsion (more usable onboard space, shallow water access, no exposed propeller) with the clean, silent, low maintenance advantages of electric motors. All of the models run on safe-to-touch 48 Volt architecture and connect the motors to a patented optimized jet pump, with an integrated smart hub and cooling system. ZeroJet systems are already found in boats by Highfield, Agilis, Offshore Cruising Tenders (OCT) and the new MC-ZERO Tenders developed in conjunction with famed designer/builder McConaghy Yachts. The jetdrives have a new portable charger, instant electric reverse with an electric bucket that enables digital control and agile engagement, and lighter battery technology to extend range without adding battery weight.  ZeroJet website Read about the new McZero electric jet tender Electric Powerboats Azimut-Bennetti Seadeck  Azimut-Bennetti worked with Volvo Penta to develop the new Volvo Penta D13 IPS hybrid-electric propulsion package for the A-B’s Seadeck line of yachts. The full line – Seadeck 6, 7 and 9 – will be on display at Vieux Port. The electric and FF motors work in parallel on the same shaft, so the drive can be all electric, hybrid or all fossil fuel when required. The combustion engine can also serve as a generator to recharge batteries. The all-electric mode is the one typically used close to shore and when going slowly, so one of the nice benefits of the V-P is that it has been designed for nearly smoke-free acceleration when the ICE and electric motors work together. Azimut-Bennetti Delphia The Delphia 11 FlyLounge is at the show demonstrating the company’s concept of mindful cruising: getting back to life’s simple pleasures that allow for connecting with others and reconnecting with yourself: a tranquil stroll, a picnic on the beach, a bike ride, catching up with friends and family over a cup of coffee (or glass of wine). All Delphia yachts are available all-electric, equipped with the Torqeedo Deep Blue 50i system. This really brings ‘mindful cruising’ home, with the absence of vibrations and the smoothness of the ride creating a real haven of calm. The electric propulsion pairs naturally with the optional solar panels (up to 690 Wp). Delphia website Frauscher: Frauscher x Porsche 790 Spectre Developed jointly with Porsche, the electric sports boat made headlines at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2026 in July. With a new YCM Speed Record of 51.05 knots, the 790 Spectre set a new benchmark and is now the world’s fastest series-production electric boat. Unlike a pure record-breaking prototype, the 790 Spectre was developed from the outset as a series-production model for customers. For the first time, its hull was designed entirely around the electric powertrain of the Porsche Macan Turbo. The battery, motor and charging electronics determined the weight distribution and hull geometry, with the aim of optimising efficiency, acceleration and range in equal measure.   Frauscher website Read: Frauscher X Porsche sets 50+ kt electric boat speed record at Monaco See Frauscher electric boats for sale in Plugboats Marketplace Greenline Yachts:  42 , 45 and World Premiere of 50 Fly Greenline is one of the pioneers of electric and hybrid yachting, creating the world’s first production hybrid yacht, and having delivered more than 1,000 vessels around the world. Their fleet combines advanced hybrid and solar technologies with timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship to shape a smarter, more sustainable future for yachting without compromising comfort or performance. The Greenline 42 takes one of the company’s best-sellers, the Greenline 40, and reimagines it with more space, a fresh design direction and the company’s most advanced solar technology yet with 4.1 kWp generating power. The Greenline 45 Fly will also be on the water at Cannes and the Festival sees the World Premiere of the Greenline 50 Fly. All are designed by J&J Design with interior by Italian superyacht designer Marco Casali.   Greenline website Read about the Greenline 42 launched at Boot Düsseldorf 2026 Lasai 32KS The LASAI 32KS is a 9.65 m (31.5 ft) catamaran designed to combine performance, stability and comfort with the benefits of electric propulsion. The absence of the noise and vibrations associated with conventional combustion engines allows passengers to enjoy the marine environment in a much more natural and immersive way. The catamaran is equipped with an interior double cabin with an en-suite head that allows overnight stays on board and enables longer journeys. The layout and the living space on deck (28 sqm / 300 sq ft) is comparable to 12m (40 ft) boats. Its energy system features 126 kWh of battery capacity, complemented by a photovoltaic system providing up to 1,300 Wp, contributing to greater energy efficiency both while cruising and at anchor, delivering up to 80 nautical miles of range at a 10-knot cruising speed.  Lasai website MC-ZERO Tenders – 325 – 450 MC-ZERO tenders is the product of two global leaders in their fields – McConaghy Yachts and ZeroJet – coming together to create electric jet tenders that overcome some of the compromises of traditional tenders. The carbon fibre hulls appear similar to a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) but are more durable and allow for extra internal space – about 40% extra. There are two models, the MC-ZERO 450 and new MC-ZERO 325. The 450 (shown) has twin electric jets of 30 kW each, enabling a top speed of 25 knots (46 kph / 29 mph) with the 32 kWh battery providing a range of 27 nautical miles (50 km / 30 mi) when cruising at 5 knots (9 kph / 6 mph). It also has a world-first (and patent pending) ‘moveable helm’ that can be fixed in one of three positions: aft, mid or foredeck. The helm can slide forward and the side seats flipped up flip up to clear the deck for a kayak, boards, skis or dive gear. When in the aft position the flipped down seats create a social, open-plan for up to eight passengers.  MC-ZERO website Millikan Boats M.10: Winner of the 2025 Innovation Route Prize for Propulsion Systems or Alternative Energies  Here’s your chance to see  the 2025 Gussies Awards Winner for Electric Boats Over 8m up close and personal. The M.10 from France’s Millikan Boats is an innovative solar-electric 10m catamaran, offering comfortable living for 6 people, 360-degree visibility thanks to its solar roof, and total respect for the marine environment. One of the smart features is the design of the solar roof, in which two sections of it act as ‘wings’ that extend the roof during sailing, but can be lowered to provide wind break for the salon area when necessary. The M.10 is suitable for family outings as well as professional or tourist activities. Quiet, economical to operate, and easy to manoeuvre, its smart solar roof and ultra-efficient electric motors maximize the M.10’s range while reducing its environmental impact.  Millikan Boats website Mirava Mirava is a new electric yacht with a stunningly modern design married with an array of smart technology features. The goal is to make boating more relaxing than ever, with things like intelligent docking and undocking, autonomous navigation assistance and dynamic positioning. Whether cruising with the family, enjoying water sports, fishing or exploring new waters, the systems allow you to focus on what you’re enjoying, not on what is happening with the boat. While the 7.9 metre (26 ft) length and 2.44m (8 ft) beam provide plenty of space for eight passengers, Mirava also has a unique lounge at the stern with a section that can be completely detached from the boat to create a separate small luxury raft for two with a 330 watt motor and central joystick control. The system in the ‘mothership’ is battery electric with 100 kWh of battery, a motor with peak power of 119 kW (150 hp), a top speed of 20 knots (37 kph / 23 mph) and a cruising operational range of up to 11 hours.  Mirava website Pioneer PY60 Solar-Electric Yacht Pioneer Yachts was founded by a group of engineers and entrepreneurs with operational backgrounds who have a collective 275 years of experience in yacht building. They set out to design, engineer and build a 100% solar-electric yacht using the guiding principles of: clear system architecture, measurable performance, and continuous refinement through use. The first result of their efforts is the 60 ft (18m) PY60 which promises uninterrupted reliable use at sea using a 48 volt electrical backbone that supports continuous cruising, silent propulsion and stable performance. All components are connected and work as one system. Energy flows remain transparent and predictable. The first PY60 is founder-operated and has been tested and monitored under real conditions since its inception. The Cannes Yachting Festival is the first public showcase.  Pioneer website Sterk 31 and Vision Marine Technologies German performance boatbuilder Sterk Yachts has partnered with Vision Marine Technologies on an optimized version of their Sterk 31 powered by a dual E-Motion 180E electric powertrain system. This marks the first dual application of Vision Marine’s system and is the result of a joint effort by the engineering teams of both companies. The internal hull layout has been refined to house the batteries, BMS (Battery Management System) and other components necessary. Sterk’s engineers reimagined the internal configurations to support either three and four high-voltage battery packs. The signature supersport profile of the hull has not been altered, though. It had been designed and refined through hundreds of hours of computational fluid dynamics testing (CFD) for an efficiency that enables smooth running and agile response even in rough conditions. It features a twin stepped deep V layout with strategically placed spray rails to enhance lift – reducing both water resistance and spray. In addition, extremely stable and lightweight composite materials specially developed for the 31 are handcrafted by Sterk specialists in a new proprietary manufacturing process. The lower weight increases energy efficiency and range, making the combination of this hull with the Vision Marine electric propulsion a perfect match.   Sterk Yachts website   Vision Marine Technologies website Whisper Yachts The 100% solar electric motor yachts of Whisper show a range of green energy luxury boating possibilities. They have three models – the Whisper 42, 54, and 66 (13, 17 and 20 metres) that reduce the carbon impact on the environment when operating and produce renewable energy that can be transmitted to the infrastructure of marinas when docked. The Whisper 54 operates on two 100 kW continuous electric motors fed by a 240 kWh battery pack and supported by 40 square meters of solar panels and two HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) biofuel generators to offer unlimited autonomy and a top speed of 12 knots. All yachts exude Italian craftsmanship and design and use sustainable materials throughout.  Whisper Yachts Wider Yachts Wider Yachts firts made waves in 2011 with the launch the Wider 150, the first superyacht to incorporate serial hybrid propulsion with azimuthal thrusters. Since that time they have continued to explore the possibilities of electric propulsion in the superyacht world, developing their proprietary serial hybrid system. The WiderCat 92 is propelled by two 585kW (800 hp) electric motors, with energy stored in 30 LiFePO4 batteries and fed by combustion 390kW generators It also has 170 m2 (1800 sq ft) of solar panels. In ZEM (Zero Emission Mode), the yacht has a range of 27 nautical miles (50 km / 30 mi) at 6 knots. On the open sea at the same speed the range is 2400 Nautical miles (4400 km / 2750 mi). Wider Yachts Electric Sailboats A quick note about the new E-Lektra propulsion system that pertains to these builders: Beneteau, Dufour, Excess, Fountaine Pajot, Jeanneau, Lagoon In April two of the world’s largest sailboat builders – Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot Group – announced the creation of E-Lektra Marine, a 50/50 joint venture that will supply electric and hybrid propulsion systems to sailboat manufacturers. The E-Lektra technology will offer solutions – full electric or hybrid – for all sailboats from 9 to 24 metres (29 – 80 ft) that includes motors, batteries and/or generators, along with optimized onboard energy management of all inputs and output: solar panels, motors, generators, ‘hotel load’ appliances and equipment, shore power connection… Their first customers are seven major brands that are all exhibiting at Cannes and represent 60% of the global market: Beneteau, Fountaine Pajot Sailing Catamarans, Fountaine Pajot Yachts, Dufour, Excess, Jeanneau and Lagoon. As is true for all boats in this guide, the boats on show at Cannes may not have the electric/hybrid option installed, but it is available for all those noted. Aquila Sail 50 and World Premier of the Sail 45  Aquila, the premier manufacturer of power catamarans,  expanded to sailing catamarans last year with the 50 Sail, which went on to win at the International Multihull Awards and Yacht Style Awards. Now, at Cannes, they are launching the 45 Sail, which carries on the company’s high standards in sustainable sailing that combines timeless wind propulsion with cutting-edge electric technology. The boats are powered by Torqeedo Deep Blue 50i motors paired with lithium ion batteries dedicated to the propulsion system. The new 45 Sail cat features an impressive 25’5″ beam and an innovative fixed bow platform that creates exceptional space for entertaining, sunbathing, and relaxing underway.  Aquila website Bavaria Yachts – C42e Bavaria Yachts took over a window factory in Germany in 1978 and has been building sailing yachts ever since. Known for its price‐performance ratio, Bavaria added powerboats to its line in 2001 and began its E-Line of electric sailboats last autumn (2025) under a partnership with EPTechnologies of Denmark. The popular BAVARIA C38, C42 (showing at Cannes), and C46 models are all now available with EPT’s state-of-the-art electric or hybrid propulsion. An efficient saildrive is connected to a powerful electric motor — delivering 25kW for the C38e and C42e, and 37kW for the C46e. Standard battery capacity for the C38e and C42e is 18.2 kWh (expandable with extra packs), enabling more than 50 nautical miles on pure electric power. At the heart of the system is the innovative EPTechnologies Multibox that manages and integrates all system operations, including battery charging.  Bavaria Yachts website  EPTechnologies website Beneteau – Oceanis 37.1 (E-Lektra system) The Oceanis 37.1 is the eighth model launched since 2017 and it has all the line’s hallmarks and offers eco-friendly solutions like an optional electric 12 kW pod motor and 10 kilowatt-hour batteries. This allows a cruising programme on inland waterways where silent carbon-free sailing is popular. The outdoor space of the Oceanis 37.1 is very open, with an absence of back stays – a layout used successfully on the Oceanis 30.1 and Oceanis 34.1. The hull is flared with a rib giving it fluid lines below water, achieving greater power and stability and improving hull rigidity. Inside, The Oceanis cruiser’s volume is remarkable with the generous space in the saloon nearly as large as that of a 40 footer.   Beneteau website Dufour: Multiple Models (ODSea+ system) A luxury yacht builder for over 60 years, Dufour designs and builds innovative, high-performance sailboats suitable for all types of sailing. The company is also committed to offering lower emission propulsion on a new generation of sailboats with the ODSea+ solution  that includes electric motors, hydro-generation and solar panel. Their 37, 41, 44, 48 and 54 models, are all available with the the new propulsion. The Dufour 48 was named one of the Top 10 Best Boats 2026 by Sail magazine, standing out for its excellent responsiveness, stability, and speed, along with light-filled spaces, multiple cabin configurations, and high-end finishes.  Dufour website Excess Catamarans – Excess 11 (E-Lektra system) The Excess 11 is the company’s flagship model, known for combining the feel of a racing boat with the space and aesthetics of a cruising boat. The Excess 11 has won multiple major awards, including SAIL’s Best Boats and Boat of the Year from Cruising World.  The hybrid version was reviewed by Katamarans.com, who said “Near-silent manoeuvring in the marina, the ability to cruise under electric power for long stretches, and automatic optimisation between battery, motor, and generator for longer passages. She has dual 10 kW pods, a22 kVA genset, and a 48 V lithium bank). Testing in bumpy conditions, we hit 7.5 knots at full speed going with the weather and 6.5 knots heading into the chop. Dial the power down to 5kW per engine and you will cruise at 5 to 5.5 knots for up to 5 hours.”   Excess Catamarans website Fountaine Pajot (E-Lektra system) Fountaine-Pajot is one of the founders and driving forces behind the E-Lektra system of electric propulsion for sailboats. At Cannes they will be showing a number of sailing catamaran models: the 41, 44, 48 and 55 – all of which are available with the new technology. The FP41 and FP 44 debuted at the Cannes Yachting Festival last September, while this year it’s the world premieres of the all-new FP48 and FP55. The FP-48 is successor to the iconic Tanna 47, adding next-level comfort, equipment and technology. The FP55 – almost 17 metres in length – is the first flybridge catamaran in the company’s line up.   Fountaine Pajot website Hanse – Hanse 360 The Hanse 360 is available with a 25kW motor (≈ 40 hp) coupled with either an 18kWh or 36 kWh battery pack. The boat was created in conjunction with designers Berret-Racoupeau, and follows on from the global success of the Hanse 460 and Hanse 410. Conceptually, the 360 is designed to offer the ultimate in comfort and luxury on the water. A practical and spacious cabin layout is available in two or three formats, all offering an abundance of natural light and the feeling of space. The super hydrodynamic hull provides increased stability and performance and also makes the boat an excellent vessel to take advantage of the electric propulsion option. Hanse website HH Catamarans: HH44 with EcoDrive The HH 44, 2024 “Boat of the Year” is a multi-award winning, eco-friendly cruising yacht, designed from the ground up with electrification in mind. The company promotes it as “the yacht of the future” with a perfect balance of style, performance, safety and comfort. The HH44 was conceived from the ground up to work with the EcoDrive, HH’s electric/diesel parallel hybrid system. It integrates the hybrid with a solar array on the cabin top and hydro-regeneration while sailing. This provides all the benefits of an electric boat: silent fume free motoring up to 7kts, instant torque for maneuvering, and hydro-regeneration while sailing; while also providing the reassurance trusted diesel engines as a back up. HH Catamarans   Lagoon – Lagoon 55 and 60 Lagoon is one of the world’s most successful catamaran brands, with 250+ dealers around the world and over 7,000 boats launched since 1984. One of the seven companies that are part of the E-Lektra electric/hybrid initiative, their smaller boats, such as the 38 and 42, are available with the system. At Cannes they have two models on show that can be configured with hybrid propulsion: the Lagoon 55 (past Multihull of the Year Award winner) and the Lagoon 60 (winner of  the Yacht Style Awards for Best Sailing Multihull above 15 metres.   Lagoon website Leopard: L43, 46, 52 with JOOOL system Leopard is showing three sailing catamaran models – the L43, L46 and L52 –  the 46 and 52 being available with electric / hybrid propulsion by JOOOL and its One Box power management system. The One Box integrates all the power functions necessary for propulsion and monitors power from each source. The Leopard 52 has been optimized for performance and ease of handling but also efficiency. Solar support comes in the form of a built-in roof platform of up to 1,600 Wp of flush-mounted solar panels connected to 54kWh of lithium ion batteries with integrated fire suppression. They are in turn connected to twin 25kW (40 hp) electric drives and a 24kW range-extending genset. Testing for the 46 shows speeds over 8 knots and regeneration capabilities up to 1.8 kW per hour per hull.  Leopard Catamarans website MODX: Winner of the 2025 Innovation Route Prize for Sustainable and Responsible Technologies Winner of the 2025 Gussies Electric Boat Awards in the Electric Sailboats category, the MODX 70 is the fruit of ten years’ expertise, a beautifully designed 70 foot catamaran that offers a sailing experience at zero CO₂ emissions by integrating the wind propulsion of Aeroforce wingsails, electric motors, hydrogeneration, and solar power. The wingsails are fully automated and 100% retractable, the electric motor propulsion is an innovative twin-screw system, and the surface area sports 70 sq m (750 sq ft) of solar panels. Every detail is designed to minimize impact on the ocean, while offering exceptional comfort and functionality. Its interior is also fully customizable, reflecting a modern, high-end approach to yachting.   MODX website Sunreef – Sunreef 70 Sunreef will be showing their Sail 70, available with electric hybrid propulsion and the company’s award-winning Solar Skin technology in which solar cells are actually embedded in the composite material used in the hull. In its latest iteration, Solar Skin 3.0, each cell has an RFID chip which enables it to function as a smart unit, adjusting its electrical output to mitigate shading effects from sails and superstructure in real time. With its environmentally conscious technologies, top tier sailing performance and tailor-made interiors, the Sunreef 70 demonstrates how an electric sailing catamaran can harmonize elegance, sustainability, and performance. The yacht’s sleek exterior and intuitive interior flow ensure that the potential of the already expansive space is optimized for both luxury and practicality. Sunreef website Vaan R5: Winner of the 2025 Innovation Route Prize for Processes or Products with Low Environmental Impact Vaan Yachts was founded in 2018 by sustainable entrepreneurs Igor Kluin and Nienke van ‘t Klooster, so it comes as no surprise that the multi-award winning Vaan 5 has been noted as “one of the forever green multihulls leading the way in terms of environmental friendliness.” The 5 is outfitted with the Oceanvolt HP Servoprop (HP for High Power) and its patented technology that offers the most powerful hydrogeneration of any electric motor on the market. It has twin 25 kW (≈35 hp) Servoprops with 86 kiloWatt hours of battery storage. In hydrogeneration the motors can produce 5kW at 10 knots, which the 70 ton (65 tonne) R5 can easily achieve with its 125 m2 (1,350 sq ft) of upwind sails. Vaan Yachts Electric PWCs (Personal Watercraft) and Water Toys Aerofoils Aerofoils brought together a team of specialists in 2017 in the fields of engineering, surfing and aeronautics, along with design experts from Audi, to develop what they consider to be “The World´s Most Innovative Electric Hydrofoils.” They offer a variety of boards and foiling experiences: Airfly, Hyperfly, Competition, Performance and Adventure, for beginners to experts. Aerofoils AEQUAR Dutch start-up AEQUAR Watersports is introducing the world’s first electric jet ski developed especially for children. There are only a few images and facts on the company’s website, but they promise “a completely new boating experience where power, control, and fun come together. The electric propulsion, controllable speed, and rugged design ensure a unique boating experience.” The child-centric PWC is 100% electric, with a brushless drive that is governed to not exceed a speed of 13 km/h. It has a marine-grade buoyant hull and tethered kill-switch the rider can find without looking. The company also says it is “A first machine the way a first bike used to be.” All will be revealed at Cannes.   AEQUAR website Awake The story of Awake began in 2012 when wakeboarder Philip Werner asked himself “”Why do I need all this gear…?” and built his first electric surfboard. In 2013 he launched his first electric surfboard company, then left it in 2017 to found Awake with partners Daniel Aronsson and Mikael Kajbring. The first Awake board was the RAVIK, with the next milestone coming in the spring of 2022, with the launch of Awake’s first eFoil, the Awake VINGA. They now have a full lineup of 3 e-foils and 5 e-surfboards, including the new BRABUS x Awake Limited Edition Shadow Explore Jetboard.  Awake website JetWave JetWave offers two e-foiling board lines, the Carbon Series – primarily made of high-performance carbon fibr eand aerospace-grade aluminum – and the inflatable Air Series. The Air is designed for beginners and casual boarders while the Carbon is for experts and those seeking higher speeds. All JetWaves have a remote control option and app, as well as options for one of three designed wing sets, each tailored for different riding styles and skill levels to help provide optimal balance, speed, and maneuvrability. JetWave PWRFoil Like many of the e-foil companies, France’s PWR-FOIL offers models for both beginners and advanced riders, the difference being the size and shape of the board. Larger boards with wide curves are easier to learn on while shorter boards with sharper angles are for those who want tighter, more precise turns. All boards are quickly assembled and stored, and made with a hybrid structure that combines rigidity and lightness. Users can start with the beginner boards, then keep the motor, mast and foils and move up to the smaller boards as their skill increases.  PWR-FOIL ROXEN Roxen Innovations launched their first craft at Boot Düsseldorf 2026 and has now completed 100+ test runs across Sweden, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Croatia, Italy, and France. What stands out at first look is the inflatable tubes along the sides of the PWC, similar to those of a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat). Weighing in at only 84 kg (185 lb) including the battery, it is extremely portable. The 22 kW (30 hp) electric motor and a swappable 5.5 kWh battery, give a top speed of 30 kts (55 kph / 34 mph), a cruising speed of about half that and as much as a 75 minute runtime at combined speeds.  Roxen website SeaBob Seabob will be showing their entire line of electric water scooters, including the double mode F-9 Series from the designers at Studio F. A. Porsche. In Dive mode the performance is much more sensitive for comfortable dives and for high the Sport mode generates maximum engine power, increases the driving experience and creates unique driving fun. A switch sensor lets you switch between modes and the F9 boasts a digital thumb-operated accelerator to adjust infinitely variable engine power. The Driving Stability System works through an entire wing system mounted on the side of the Seabob, coordinating with extractable rearside wings to create highly stabilising buoyancy forces for all activities on the water. SeaBob website SeaNXT The SeaNXT Elite RS is a high-end electric underwater scooter capable of reaching 21 km/h, offering up to 80 minutes of autonomy and delivering 780 Nm of thrust thanks to its dual motor system. Reinvented with a new color and a redesigned interface, it also has a new electronic system that provides increased power and a direct drive start for instant responsiveness. Lightweight (23 kg), fast and intuitive, this premium underwater propulsion system ensures smooth and immersive exploration, ideal for snorkeling, diving or leisure activities. It becomes the natural extension of your boat, opening the door to a new underwater world. Sea-NXT website   The post Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 Guide to Electric Boat Exhibitors appeared first on Plugboats.

Hiswa te Water in the Netherlands is becoming one of the premier shows for electric boats and boating, with almost 50 boat builders, dealers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers of motors, batteries and accessories. The show is being held September 2-6 at the Batavia in Port Lelystad, about 40 km (25 mi) from central Amsterdam. Listen to this article as a podcast HISWA is an industry trade group for the Netherlands water sports business. HISWA te Water is their  in-water consumer trade show for the water sporting public. It is the largest in-water boat show in Northern Europe and this year has upped its focus on electric boats and propulsion. There a number of new initiatives along with a significantly expanded Green Route of exhibitors working on sustainable boating and Green Tour which offers daily guided tours of these exhibitors. Electric boating a major component The electric presence starts right at the entrance of the exhibition, at the stand Duurzaam Varen – the national Sustainable Water Recreation Program – in the first hall. Experts will be there to answer your questions about electric and hybrid systems and also provide take home materials.  The Sustainable Boating Coalition (SBC), made up of companies directly involved in e-boating, will present the the EV Motor Show exhibit in the hall, with an overview of 16 different brands of electric and hybrid motors. This is also the starting point of the Green Tour, daily guided tours in small groups designed to give visitors a one hour compact and complete overview of the state of affairs in sustainable boating. The Tour visits a selection of 10 exhibitors active in the field of sustainable boating where each will give a few minute presentation on their vision and offerings Electric Boating Pavilion, Green Route and Green Tour Outside the hall is the floating Electric Boating Pavilion where SBC members will provide demonstrations of electric drives, batteries, solar panels, and boat monitoring while also guiding you to the electric sloops, sailboats, and motorboats in-water at the show. At the Fun Park demos are the main attraction and this year will feature electric jet surf boards from Motorsurf and the Esurf, Audi Efoil, and Seabob from World Nautic Center. Winding throughout the on-land and in-water areas is the flagship Green Route. Conceived of and organized by Dutch electric boat pioneer Marcel Schaap, it was started in 2025 to make it easy for visitors to build their own tour and identify exhibitors who are actively working in zero emission propulsion or other aspects of green boating such as materials. The participating 80 exhibitors are clearly identifiable on the show’s floor plan, in the entrance hall, in the magazine, and on the Hiswa te Water website. New this year is an interactive plan, allowing visitors to map out their own route. In the Plugboats Guide to Hiswa Te Water below we provide some highlights of electric boat exhibitors along with a directory with linksto their websites and other information for those not able to go to the show. Directory of Electric Boat Exhibitors at Hiswa te Water 2026 Click to Open   +   or  –  Close a Directory of all electric exhibitors. Selected motor and accessories highlights of the show are below Click any tile for company information and links. ACES aces-energy.nl +31 74 7857701work LiFePO4 Battery Solutions ACES Energy is a Dutch company specializing in energy storage solutions. Founded in 2015, the company’s name, ACES, stands for Affordable Compact Energy Solutions. With a combined experience of over 60 years in the power and energy industry, the team at ACES Energy began developing energy storage solutions in the first three years of operation. By the beginning of 2017, the company had successfully sold its first Lithium batteries. The primary goal of ACES Energy was to create Lithium battery solutions that could easily replace lead acid batteries, offering customers lower ownership costs and improved performance. The batteries and battery management systems are primarily developed in the Netherlands, with the company also designing fully automated testing systems to maintain the high quality of its BMS. Advantages over lead-acid batteries Lower cost of ownership than AGM lead-acid Extremely low weight up to 6 times lower Cycle life of 4-15 times higher Built-in electronic Battery Management System The battery can replace a lead-acid battery without complicated interfaces and software settings Very low self-discharge that is 10 – 20 times lower Can be charged very fast in 1-2 hours Waterproof IP65 Products HF Batteries (LFP) HFA Batteries (LFP) Portable Batteries Custom Designed Batteries Sealed Battery Chargers Battery Chargers Accessories   Netherlands » Contact page AEQUAR aequar.com Allpa allpa.com [email protected] +31(0)24-37 77 773work AluShip aluship.nl AVR Watersport avrwatersport.nl Boarnstream Yachting boarnstream.com [email protected] +31 566 600 828work BOB Sloepen bobsloepen.nl Boot Akkrum bootakkrum.nl Bootombouwen bootombouwen.nl Bootschappen Watersport bootschappen.nl Brandaris Yachts brandarisyachts.nl Canna Boats cannaboats.com [email protected] +48 58 333 43 81work STEEPED IN TRADITION – BOATING FUTURE VISIONARIES. Led by our founder Janusz Kutkowski, we’ve created our boats with expertise and attention to detail. Drawing on a rich Polish tradition of boat and yacht building, our boats blend cutting-edge technology with functionality. Inspired by a 1950s feel, it embodies elegance and a positive outlook on the future. Coalitie Duurzaam Varen duurzaam-varen.org [email protected] +31621803526work SUSTAINABLE BOATING FOR EVERYONE The goal of the coalition is to promote the transition to sustainable boating and, in doing so, to work together to reduce emissions from recreational, passenger, and commercial shipping and to improve air and water quality. We are working on a sustainable future for recreational boating to preserve our waterways and the ecosystems that live within them. At the same time, we want to keep water recreation accessible to everyone. To achieve this goal, the coalition is working on various solutions such as smart charging infrastructure, a safety certification, shared boats, and swappable batteries. By working together, the coalition can make a positive difference and help create a sustainable future for everyone. The Netherlands de stille boot destilleboot.nl [email protected] 0515 44 44 28work Our goal is to make electric boating really break through on Dutch waters and beyond. Because it is a wonderful, relaxing sailing experience. Silent, reliable and clean. Good for ourselves and nature. But also for our climate. This is a global challenge, to which we are happy to contribute. Delphia delphiayachts.com Mindful cruising We build boats that are specifically designed for the lakes and rivers of the world. We love slow and quiet cruises where we can fully connect with our friends, family, and nature. We are mindful cruisers. Our home is on the lakes and river. Our boats are specially designed for all the sailors who enjoy fresh water cruising, all over the world. We believe the best cruises are clean and quiet. That’s why Delphia is committed to create boats that are fully electric, by 2024. We love to escape from it all. For us, boats are meant to be a second home, where comfort, space and light create a soothing and relaxing atmosphere, for all your weekend getaway and holidays. »» Contact Delphia Drinkwaard drinkwaard.com [email protected] +31 184 412332work With a team of 20 specialists and extensive facilities, we are at your service. At Drinkwaard Marine you choose a solid partner in pleasure craft. Dufour Yachts dufour-yachts.com The Dufour range of sailing boats comprises 9 iconic models designed to suit every sailing programme. Three are available with electric propulsion – Dufour 41, 470, 530., with four available . For over 60 years, Dufour yachts has a boat manufacturer have demonstrated their adaptability and versatility through beautiful innovations. Esea eseaboats.com [email protected] +31 6 52520985work ESEA is a new generation electric boat brand dedicated to Easy · Smart · Silent experiences.Merging timeless Northern European design with superyacht-grade engineering, ESEA delivers quiet power, intuitive technology, and effortless enjoyment on the water Amsterdam • Gothenberg  • London Fischer Panda Electric Drive Systems fischerpanda.com [email protected] +49 5254 9202 350work Fischer Panda has manufactured electric and hybrid drive systems for houseboats, motor boats and yachts for more than 15 years now. Electric drives from Fischer Panda are perfect for cruising on waters where conventional combustion engines are not permitted, both for monohull and multihull boats with one or two drives. What we offer: Complete system from a single source Silent and vibration-free cruising Up to 100 % emission-free Sufficient power on board at all times Efficient Motor Unique manoeuvrability Professional 24 h customer support Extremely low cruising costs Germany Hanse Yachs hanseyachtsag.com Helios Yachts heliosmarine.io [email protected] +359 88 4444 818work SMART SOLUTIONS for BLUE OCEANS Helios Yachts is a manufacturer of fully electric day-cruisers and yachts. We operate on a vertically integrated model, building our vessels from the ground up with our own proprietary software and IoT boat control module, as well as our LFP battery systems. By owning the entire technical stack, we provide a smart, digital-first experience where autonomous capabilities and remote monitoring are built into the vessel’s core. This integrated technical stack provides a digital-first experience with smart features, autonomous capabilities, and seamless communication between all onboard systems. By owning the entire engineering process, we deliver optimized power management, high efficiency, and a reliable zero-emission performance. Sofia, Bulgaria Highfield Boats highfieldboats.com With 27,000 boats delivered globally since the brand’s beginning in 2011, Highfield Boats is now the world’s number one in the RIB Tender sector and a global player in the 15 foot+ sector. Read articles about Highfield Boats in Plugboats See Highfield Boats with electric motors for sale in Plugboats Marketplace HISWA te WATER hiswatewater.nl September 2 – 6, 2026 Batavia Haven marina in Lelystad Amsterdam, Netherlands In addition to all the beautiful boats in the harbor and beautiful stands on the quay, there is much more to do at the Hiswa Te Water show, the largest in-water boat show in Northern Europe. Come for Demonstrations on the quay, trial sailing in the harbour, delicious food on one of the terraces and a visit to Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet or Batavia Museum.  And if you come with a group, there are special arrangements so that you can get a real ‘behind the scenes’ tour with all the details. See Plugboats Guides to Electric Exhibitors at HISWA te Water Lasai lasai.com [email protected] +34 946 630 034work Our planet needs us to take it easy. Discover a new way of boating with LASAI. Zero noise. Zero emissions. Experience silent cruising on our solar electric boats, a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative. We are committed to using all our know-how, experience and the latest technology to design solar electric boats that are environmentally friendly and at the forefront of sustainable mobility. SILENT CRUISING SUSTAINABILITY Our boats minimize your environmental footprint. Silent cruising also means being one with nature. DESIGN Silent cruising also means cruising in style. Our focus on design is apparent in the sleek curves and polished lines of our decks and exteriors. LIFESTYLE Counter the strains of modern life. Our boats will help you leave your stress on land, get onboard and enjoy a soothing ride. INNOVATION Sometimes the cutting edge is the result of combining existing technologies in a completely innovative way. As with our solar electric propulsion system and digital management of the energy that powers our boats. QUALITY Quality can be recognized in the materials and components we use to build our boats and is also something you can feel onboard, the result of our stringent production and management processes. EXPERIENCE Our experience will take you far. Friendly and personalised service. Know-how and expertise. You can always tell when something is done right. Mercury mercurymarine.com 920-929-5040work MERCURY MARINE® AVATOR ELECTRIC OUTBOARD CONCEPT. Imagine. Boating – pure, simple, perfect. The Mercury Marine® Avator electric outboard concept explores boating at its essence. The Avator electric outboard concept from Mercury. A new way to Go Boldly. Navalia navaliaboten.nl Nimbus nimbus.se Electric boating since 2009 Our corporate policy is to take great pains over building boats that enhance the relationship between boats, people and the environment. We have a vision; the increased freedom of people to move at will across the sea shall not be achieved at the expense of the environment. We started our electric ambition already in 2009 and have had an electric powertrain as an option for three of our boat models since 2015. Our E-power Concept, also known as “Environmental Power”, represents Nimbus environmental thinking for the future, in which we include the entire boat-building process from production engineering to climate-smart materials. Pieterman Sloep pietermansloep.nl Qrafter qrafter.nl [email protected] 085 130 8385work Carefree enjoyment on the water in a comfortable, stylish, maintenance-free tender sloop? Meet Qrafter Boats. Sail 100% electrically, quietly and cleanly with our Dutch-build models. Convenience & comfort are the 2 most important principles in the unique design of our aluminum tender sloops. Curious? Request a brochure or feel free to contact us. Rand randboats.com [email protected] +45 3151 3030work The RAND Electric Series offers the true as well as the free nature experience from wind sailing. Secondly, coupled with the maneuverability, speed and freedom of traditional motorboats, it’s a unique match. In short, this series uniquely offers fume-free, soundless and futuristic joy at sea. Jump onboard the vessels of tomorrow. Location: Nordhavn, Denmark Saffier Yachts saffieryachts.com [email protected] +31 (0)255 – 51 28 60work A Saffier Yachts daysailer combines striking looks with great performance, solo sailing and premium building quality. Santos Boats santosboats.com [email protected] 06 589 44 822work In recent years we have been developing and producing an e-tender sloop that is intended for people and companies that have high demands and consider sustainability just as important as appearance, build quality and sailing characteristics. This means throwing traditions overboard and having the courage to take a completely different approach in order to introduce a truly sustainable offering. Seascooter seascooteruk.com Snoeck Technical Solutions elektrisch-varen.com [email protected] +31 (0) 183-661891work Snoeck Technical Solutions The importer for the Benelux We are the Benelux importer for Kräutler elektromaschinen GmbH. Snoeck Technical Solutions advises and supplies the complete electric motors and takes care of the installations. You can also come to us for service and maintenance of the Kräutler electric motors. We supply the electric inboard, outboard and Sail-Drive engines of the brand Kräutler for motorboats, sloops, sailboats, tour boats, ferries, etc. We also offer customized solutions for hybrid systems. Stickl Yachts stickl-yachts.com Electro boat experience with refined technology. Location: Agard, Hungary Torqeedo torqeedo.com [email protected] +49 (0) 8153 / 9215-100work Electric drives for sailors Torqeedo offers electric drives for sailboats from dinghies to yachts up to 120 feet: compact and powerful outboards, light and space-saving pod drives, one of the most powerful electric saildrives on the market, and the world’s first fully integrated hybrid propulsion and energy management system from industrial production. Electric drives for motorboats Enjoy a clean and quiet life on the water. Outboards from our Travel and Cruise series offer up to 20 horsepower of lightweight and emission-free fun. Need more power? Deep Blue, the first industrially produced, high-performance electric drive system for motorboats is available as outboard and inboard systems up to 100 kW. Electric motors for kayaks The ideal kayak fishing motor is quiet, lightweight, efficient and durable. Your Ultralight will take you to remote fishing grounds and allows easy, hands-free manoeuvring. On touring kayaks and canoes, the Ultralight serves as a compact range extender for extended tours and expeditions. Electric boat drives for professionals Reliability, efficiency and safety are critical when choosing propulsion for a commercial vessel – as are low and predictable fuel and maintenance costs. Torqeedo offers fully integrated, standards-compliant, high-tech drive systems at a competitive total cost of ownership. Germany Vaartlander Boats vaartlander.nl Van Vossen E-Boats vanvossen.com Vetus vetus.com [email protected] +31(0)884 884 700work Simply silent, simply electrifying Enjoy undisturbed peace, unrestricted sailing, and a carefree boating experience with the press of a button. VETUS intelligent and modular electric-propulsion systems are easy to install (or refit) and bring performance, efficiency, and convenience to your boating adventures. With VETUS electric propulsion, you are always ready for a prime time on the water. A full day of pure enjoyment is now within your reach. High performance, eco-friendly, and cost-saving After years of innovation and testing, VETUS E-DRIVES have perfected silent, high-performance boating while staying fully compliant with environmental regulations. But the benefits go beyond just the planet—electric boats saves you money and bring more genuine, uninterrupted moments on the water. Ready for the green zones As more waterways become designated green zones, you can navigate these eco-friendly areas effortlessly with a VETUS electric propulsion system, enjoying silent, emission-free boating. Find the ideal electric propulsion system for your boat VETUS offers two solutions for electric propulsion. The E-LINE is a compact shaft drive system,  and the E-POD is an all-in-one electric pod system. Netherlands Victron Energy victronenergy.com [email protected] +31(0)36 5359700work Our products include sinewave inverters, sinewave inverters/chargers, battery chargers, DC/DC converters, transfer switches, battery monitors and more. Victron Energy has a strong, unrivalled reputation for technical innovation, reliability, and build quality. Our products are widely considered to be the professional choice for independent electric power. Netherlands Volvo Penta volvopenta.com POWER SOLUTIONS FOR THE PERFECT EXPERIENCE At Volvo Penta we’re unique innovators and also a proud part of the Volvo Group – benefiting from the knowledge, experience and strength of the global network. From propulsion systems to drivelines, user interfaces and support, everything is designed, developed and manufactured together. It’s integration for harmonious usability and ownership – on and off the water. Welectrify welectrify.nl WhisperPower whisperpower.com +31 (0) 512 571 550work A well performing energysystem is an absolute must in a pleasure yachts. A wide variety of products and systems can be supplied from stock including sine wave inverters, battery chargers and long life batteries.  WhisperPower’s sister company Hybrid Power Systems BV is the premium company to offer combined hybrid propulsion systems from 25 kW – 250 kW. Netherlands X-Yachts x-yachts.com A new range of electric powered sailboats is a natural step for X-Yachts in order to support a greener future. Based on our path of 42 years of innovative yachts and heritage, combined with Danish green and sustainable energy. Every X-Yacht is designed with performance in mind – and the X4⁹E is no exception. The X4⁹E is the first X-Yacht built as a hybrid-powered yacht. It is fitted with 2 x 10 kW electric saildrives, a 28,8 kWh Lithium battery bank and an onboard DC generator with a capacity of 11 kW. The hybrid concept is chosen to make long-distance crossings possible without worrying about distance limitations. A pure electric solution is also available if limited distance under engine can be accepted. Yamaha global.yamaha-motor.com Yamaha Motor to Begin Pre-orders of Next-Generation Boat Maneuvering System HARMO in Europe　― More comfortable, smart package boat with electric motor quietness Yanmar https://www.yanmar.com/ End of Directory.  »» Return to top to close Highlighted Exhibitors: Electric Boat Motors Allpa Marine Equipment – Combi Allpa Marine Equipment is a leading European player in the watersports trade that has a full range of boating supplies and accessories and carries the Combi line of electric boat motors. Allpa carries their full range of pods, outboards and inboards and has a very simple step-by-step buying system that guides you through equipping your boat with electric from the motor to the battery and battery management system to cables and throttle.  Allpa website De Stille Boot: Waterworld, Molabo, BlueNav For over 20 years, De Stille Boot has been a leading provider of total solutions for electric boating for shipyards, yacht service companies, installers, and professional users. The company has a full range of motors, batteries, accessories, solar panels, chargers and more. Motor brands carried are BlueNav, Molabo, Torqeedo and Waterworld, with every type of drive available from one or more manufacturer: inboard, outboard, pod, saildrive, rim drive and hybrid.  De Stille Boot website Drinkwaard – ePropulsion motors Drinkwaard Marine is another large dealer with more than 60 years of experience, a team of 20 specialists and extensive facilities and an online shop. Its physical site covers more than 10,000 square meters and offers an extensive showroom, workshop, indoor and outdoor storage facilities and 2 cranes. It has a complete line of ePropulsion products including outboards, inboards, pods, batteries and accessories.  Drinkwaard website E-WERF / bootombouwen E-WERF has electrified over 200 boats since 2014 and has now developed the Sailconnect connection system. This unique plug-and-play system makes electrifying a boat many times easier, as no specialized tools are required to connect the system. A suite of packages are available that include the highest quality plugs, cables, and components to make the transition to electric easy and for owners to enjoy their boat for as long as possible. The packages include motors from manufacturers Bellmarine, Combi, ePropulsion, Momentum, Temo, Torqeedo and VETUS.  E-WERF/bootombouwen  website Fischer Panda X Molabo serial hybrid system German electric motor manufacturer Molabo has come together with market-leading genset maker Fischer Panda to unveil a new serial hybrid system that combines Molabo’s high-performance safe-to-touch 48-volt ARIES drive with Fischer Panda’s lightweight and compact AGT-series generators. The system, which was developed for the racing yacht of Boris Herrmann’s Team Malizia, allows boatbuilders to combine pure-electric operation with generator-assisted cruising, offering flexible and ultra-efficient energy management for long-range or high-demand applications. All components operate at 48 V DC, ensuring safety and ease of installation: no specialized high-voltage certification or equipment required. Because the entire system remains low voltage, it can be installed by existing trained shipyard staff without slowing production lines. Routine service is equally straightforward: owners retain access to Fischer Panda’s worldwide service network for the gensets, while most marine electricians can safely maintain Molabo’s 48 V ARIES drive. In addition, the diesel-fuelled 6 to 22 kW integrated DC generators can be run on HVO – hydrotreated vegetable oil biofuel. Molabo website  Fischer Panda website Snoeck: Krautler, Stream Snoeck Technical Solutions supplies complete electric drives for motorboats, sloops, sailboats, tour boats and ferries. They are the Benelux representative for Krautler electric motors (Germany) and the Stream electric outboards from Sweden. Stream was founded in 2020 and supplies motors to series production boats in Asia, Central Europe and the Nordic countries. Stream offers three models: Stream 50 (38 kW),  Stream 30 (23 kW) and Stream 15 (13 kW)  Snoeck website Torqeedo – New Cruise and Travel models, Deep Blue technology Since the acquisition of Torqeedo by Yamaha two years ago, the company has been refining and streamlining its model lines and recently launched the Cruise 3.0 and 6.0 models, the Travel XS, and a new generation of Deep Blue system components. The big news on the Cruise 3.0 and 6.0 outboards is that they have both been standardized with 48-volt architecture. A new foldable tiller with high-resolution display has integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and full connectivity to the TorqView app that provides users with real-time performance and system data. In the Travel family itself, Torqeedo introduced the Travel Smart Package that pairs the new Travel XS entry-level model (700W of power) with the new Travel Battery XS (648 Wh of energy storage). The Smart Package is expected to be available early 2026. At the higher power range of the Deep Blue systems (25 – 100 kW), the innovations are within the operating ecosystem. A new central Intelligent Control Unit (ICU) and Power Distribution Unit (PDU), expand the Deep Blue range with two core components that elevate high-power system scalability.  Torqeedo website VETUS – E-LINE 22kW Inboard VETUS, one of the first companies to offer an electric inboard motor for leisure boats, has an E-LINE range of seven electric inboards. Three air-cooled models: the E-LINE Air 7kW and E-LINE Air 5kW with 24 or 48V architecture; and four liquid cooled models: the E-LINE 6kW, 8kW, 11kW and new 22kW. All motors in the E-LINE range have been designed for easy installation on almost any existing engine mounts or foundations.The supplied Swap & Go mounting brackets, with motor mounts specifically developed for electric propulsion motors, can easily be adjusted in height and set to angle the shaft to 0° or 8°. This makes repowering and connecting to an existing propeller shaft a simple task. You can read more about the E-LINE 22kW in this Plugboats article  VETUS Website Yanmar YANMAR will be showcasing its multi-award-winning SDe Series of electric saildrives. The SDe electric saildrive offers boat builders, engineers, and refitters a 100% emissions-free option that’s easy to install, use, and maintain. Available in 7kW, 10kW, and 15kW outputs on a 48V platform for day sailors and cruisers up to 40ft, the SDe fits the same engine base as YANMAR’s YM and GM engines with no hull modification required. Gear, motor, controller, and cooling are fully integrated into one compact unit, using a closed-loop oil system that minimizes corrosion and simplifies servicing. Yanmar website  Yanmar website Accessories and Batteries ACES Energy Founded in 2015, ACES Energy (Affordable Compact Energy Solutions) is a Netherlands company with a team that has combined experience of over 60 years in the power and energy industry. The ACES team creates Lithium battery solutions with advantages over lead-acid batteries including: lower cost of ownership, weight up to 6 times lower, cycle life 4-15 times higher, built-in electronic Battery Management System (BMS), 10 – 20 times lower self-discharge rate, charge in 1-2 hours.  ACES Energy website Electric Power Boats Boss Boating Boss Boating of Amsterdam will present its Electric Boating Without Charging concept at HISWA te Water. Combining electric propulsion with integrated, walkable solar panels allows the battery pack to be recharged on board during the day, without the boater being dependent on shore power for every charge or having to tow separate batteries. Finnish inventor and skipper Lukas Sjöman demonstrated this summer that solar-powered boating can go much further than an afternoon trip. With his self-built solar-electric yacht Helios 11, he covered approximately 5,700 kilometers from Finland to Ibiza, without fuel and powered by solar energy. During the exhibition, the Commodore 570 Tender will also be located in the Bataviahaven, allowing visitors to view and experience the concept in practice.   Boss Boating website Canna: Electric Boat of the Year Nominee The CANNA One is a beautiful, compact boat designed for intimate and leisurely cruises. Measuring 5.50 meters in length and 1.94 meters in width, it offers a perfect balance of elegance and functionality. With a draft of just 0.51 meters, this sleek vessel glides effortlessly through shallow waters, making it ideal for exploring serene waterways. Its spacious interior comfortably accommodates up to 5 passengers, providing an intimate setting for relaxing trips. The CANNA One reaches a maximum speed of 12 km/h, offering a smooth and tranquil boating experience. A perfect choice for those seeking style and comfort on the water.   Canna website Delphia Delphia has their Delphia 10 Lounge, Lounge Top and Sedan versions at the show to demonstrate their concept of mindful cruising: getting back to life’s simple pleasures that allow for connecting with others and reconnecting with yourself: a tranquil stroll, a picnic on the beach, a bike ride, catching up with friends and family over a cup of coffee (or glass of wine). At a speed of 12 kmh (6.5 kt / 7.5 mph) the Delphia 10 Lounge Top model can sail for 2 and 1/2 hours. At 6 kmh (3.2 kt / 3.7 mph) it offers an amazing autonomy of 18 hours and 114 km (61 nM / 70 mi)   Delphia website ESEA: Electric Boat of the Year  ESEA Boats was founded in Amsterdam in 2024 and this is the first public debut of what they have been working on. What we do know is that the ESEA 800 has been designed by a world-renowned super yacht designer and built in one of Sweden’s finest shipyards. It is an 8m (26 ft) fully electric recreational boat that “combines silent power, timeless design, and the engineering precision of the super yacht world.” From looking at the ESEA website it also appears that ‘smart boating’ will be a major part of its appeal, with numerous interfaces and monitors.  ESEA website Helios Omega 7.2 presented by E-WERF Helios is a Bulgarian company with expertise in every aspect of electric propulsion including marine specific LiFePo batteries and an Internet of Things intelligent onboard control module. At Cannes they will have their flagship e-boat, the Helios Omega 7.2m smart solar electric day cruiser, showing off all of their capabilities in one package. It comes with a variety of motor and battery configurations, each combined with marine solar panels, CCS1 charging port and the Helios Marine Link for real-time monitoring and control. Helios website Lasai 32KS solar-electric overnighter Spanish solar electric boat manufacturer Lasai had the range of their 22GL solar-electric model certified by Bureau Veritas this year, racking up a trip of +100 nautical miles over 18 hours on a single charge. Their latest model – the Lasai 32KS – is a larger boat designed for overnighting instead of day use alone. Using the learning from their smaller models, the designers and engineers used a catamaran design, which creates less drag and water resistance than a monohull and also allows for a wide spacious helm and deck area along with a fully equipped interior cabin with en-suite head. The designers have done a great job of maximizing all of the space, using clever seating configurations and a layout that emphasizes convenience and boating pleasure. Elegant lines and a refined silhouette stand up to closer inspection with attention having been paid to the finishing details. Lasai website  Read more about the Lasai 32KS in Plugboats Qrafter: Electric Boat of the Year Nominee Qrafter electric boats grew out of an electric boat rental business when enthusiastic passengers asked if the boats were available for sale. They now have three models, all of which will be shown at Hiswa te Water: e-Qruiser 680, e-Qruiser 720, e-Qruiser 800S. The e-Qruiser 720 is having its official premiere and it is the first time the new e-Qruiser 800S will be available for viewing up close. The 800S has been nominated for Electric Boat of the Year, and while some details of the high-speed model have been available, but this is the first time consumers will have the opportunity to see it in real life.  Qrafter website   Stickl Stickl Yachts started with electric boats in 2008 when they added electric propulsion to a sailing hull, and advanced two years later when they built their first hull specifically designed for electric power. In 2019 they sold their 100th unit of the E-volution model. They now have 4 models of daycruisers equipped with latest amenities. All use the Stickl high efficiency hull with some having a sporty feel while others put more emphasis on comfort. The latest version of the 6.6m (22 ft) E-Volution 730 will be on view at the Hiswa te Water show along with the larger E-Spirit 730 (7.5m / 25 ft) launched in 2020 and shown here.  Stickl Yachts website Electric Sailboats Dufour Established more than 60 years ago, French boatyard Dufour is now one of the major luxury sailboat manufacturers worldwide, building nearly 400 sailboats each year. The company is also one of the leaders in building the popularity of electric propulsion on sailboats. They offer 6 models, from 9 to 18 metres, all but one of which are available with electric. The Dufour 41 and Dufour 47 will be on show at Düsseldorf, both of which are available with the company’s ODSea+ electric system including hydro-generation and solar panel.    Dufour website Hanse – Hanse 360 The Hanse 360 brings another model to the successful partnership with designers Berret-Racoupeau, and follows on from the global success of the Hanse 460 and Hanse 410. Conceptually, the 360 is designed to offer the ultimate in comfort and luxury on the water. A practical and spacious cabin layout is available in two or three formats, all offering an abundance of natural light and the feeling of space . The super hydrodynamic hull provides increased stability and performance and also makes the boat an excellent vessel to take advantage of the electric propulsion option. The 360 is available with a 25kW motor (≈ 40 hp) coupled with either an 18kWh or 36 kWh battery pack. This hull design also ensures optimal water drainage and unparalleled buoyancy, allowing the yacht to glide effortlessly through the water.   Hanse website Saffier When the Saffier SE 33 Life won the European Yacht of the Year Award in 2022, the electric version required a modified hull set up from the version with a Yanmar diesel SailDrive. Now, with the introduction last year of Yanmar electric drives that bolt exactly into the same fittings as their fossil fuel motors, no modifications are required. The electric options is now a Yanmar SDe 10 kW (13.5 hp) drive with lithium battery that matches the output of the standard Yanmar Yanmar 2YM15, and other aspects of the yacht have been updated since 2022 with features like a furling boom, taller carbon mast, inflatable bimini, stainless‑steel hull protection and integrated guardrails. Saffier website Jetskis, Personal Watercraft and Water Toys AEQUAR At Hiswa te Water a new Dutch start-up, AEQUAR Watersports, will present the world’s first electric jet ski, specially developed for children. There are only a few images and facts on the company’s website, but they promise “a completely new boating experience where power, control, and fun come together. The electric propulsion, controllable speed, and rugged design ensure a unique boating experience.” The child-centric PWC is 100% electric, with a brushless drive that is governed to not exceed a speed of 13 km/h. It has a marine-grade buoyant hull and tethered kill-switch the rider can find without looking. The company also says it is “A first machine the way a first bike used to be.” All will be revealed at Hiswa te Water.   AEQUAR website   The post Plugboats Guide to Electric Boat Exhibitors: Hiswa te Water 2026 appeared first on Plugboats.

Europe is the world’s most advanced market for recreational marine electrification, while the US market is ripe for change as gasoline prices soar and more solar and wind generation capacity comes online daily. Listen to this article as a podcast With EU approval of the FM115 electric outboard from Flux Marine of Rhode Island and a new electric propulsion veteran joining Flux as Senior Field Sales Manager in the US, the company is now well positioned to be a player on both sides of the Atlantic pond. EU certification because of extensive real usage data The FM115  European debut comes aboard the iRIB-7 hull from Austrian boatyard i-RIB. The motor is coupled with Flux’s submersion-proof IP67-rated 28 kWh modular battery packs and is available on the i-RIB with 2 or 3 packs to create 56 kWh or 84 kWh of electricity storage. iRIB founders Thomas and Michael Salzl were impressed by the technology, power, and price of the FM115, but were a bit overwhelmed by what was needed to get the US motor into the German market. So Flux took matters into their own hands. “Boatbuilders don’t want to become electric propulsion specialists” said Ben Sorkin, co-founder and CEO of Flux. “They want to give their customers an electric option without rebuilding their business around it. We did the engineering and the compliance for the EU paperwork, which was relatively simple because the 115 isn’t a prototype, it’s a proven system” Flux says the FM115  is the leading high-horsepower all-electric outboard in North America by units delivered and has more than 50,000 kilometres logged by real customers in salt and fresh water over the past four years. It has undergone real-world validation spanning thousands of hours of beta motor testing in 2023 and 2024 as well as two full commercial seasons since. Drop-in replacement for 115 HP gas outboard The motor was designed as a  drop-in replacement for a 115 hp (86 kW) gasoline outboard. Flux engineers started with a blank sheet of paper and a single question: What would an electric marine propulsion system look like if you didn’t have any constraints? The resulting motor mounts on a standard transom, uses existing steering and rigging hardware, and integrates with familiar Garmin chartplotter screens through a native Flux interface. No oil to change, no impellers to replace, no carburetors to clog, no winterization rituals…you can read about its many features and benefits in this Plugboats article (link below) about a Flux-equipped Scout 215 XSF Read: A great combo – Flux Marine electric OB and the Scout 215 XSF  Europe is far ahead of the US in the number of electric powered boats available, partly because of a different style of boating and partly because of regulations, some of which were introduced as far back as the 1980s. On many lakes and canals, including Lake Neusiedl, which is home to iRIB, emission-spewing fossil fuel motors are banned or restricted to certain hours or areas. US ready to grow with senior electric propulsion specialist In the United States the e-boat market is growing, but awareness and getting hands-on experience is a bit of a challenge. That’s where the new Flux hire comes in. Chris Ponnwitz has joined the company as Senior Field Sales Manager, with responsibility for revenue growth across boat builder partnerships, dealer network expansion, and direct and commercial sales channels. Chris was formerly with Mack Boring, the century-old marine propulsion distributor. He started in gas and diesel motor sales, but has spent the last few years as Chief Commercial Officer of Mack Sustainable Energy, the company’s electric propulsion division. “I’ve been following Flux Marine closely for the past few years and watching their electric outboards develop from a concept into a proven commercial option” said Ponnwitz. “This technology gives us a real edge and we’re on the verge of rapid growth. I look forward to working with the passionate Flux team and giving more customers the opportunity to switch to electric propulsion.” “Building out our sales organization is one of our highest priorities and Chris’s proven track record in marine electric propulsion makes him the perfect fit for Flux Marine” said Daylin Frantin, Flux co-founder and CFO/COO. “Chris has spent a decade leading commercial strategy in this industry, and he’s the right person to introduce our products to customers, dealers, and marine industry partners,”  The senior sales leadership Chris has shown will play an integral role in new business development, representing Flux Marine at industry events and boat shows. This will enable Flux Marine to expand growth of its network of boat builder partners, dealers, and commercial customers across North America and now, Europe. Flux Marine   i-RIB See boats for sale with Flux Marine motors in the Plugboats Marketplace The post Flux electric outboards get European certification and new US senior sales team appeared first on Plugboats.

The E1 Electric Speedboat Championship Series returned to Monaco July 17-18 for the fourth event of the 10 city circuit. This 2026 race marks the Championship’s third visit to the Principality, and came just one week after the 13th annual Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC). Both events are focused on electric boats, and both are hosted at the Yacht CLub de Monaco (YMC). Listen to this article as a podcast The MEBC brings together over 400 students from 30 colleges and universities around the world to design and build fossil-fuel free boats that compete against each other in three categories. It is also a showcase for commercial electric boat manufacturers. Technology and sustainability Together the E1 and MEBC help reinforce Monaco’s reputation as a leader in promoting new propulsion and other technologies that aim to reduce the impact of human activity on the world’s oceans and other waterways. E1 2026 Race 1: Jedda    E1 2026 Race 2: Lake Como  E1 2026 Race 3: Dubrovnik   The E1 Series mission is to “leverage the unique sporting platform and global reach of our competitions to showcase cutting-edge technologies that promote the protection of marine ecosystems and the uptake of e-mobility solutions worldwide.” Speaking at the start of the weekend, his Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco said “We know how hard it is to start a new series like this – almost a new sport – and the spirit in which it’s been done is truly remarkable. I want to wish everyone well as they continue to push the limits as a showcase for sustainability, It’s a great message for the future.” The two events also share an historic offshore racing course overlooked by the iconic Monte Carlo Casino. These waters are where the world’s first sanctioned powerboat racing competition was held in 1904 and are now the location for both the the E1 Series and the YCM (Yacht Club de Monaco) Speed Record competition of the Energy Boat Challenge. Just the week before the E1 Series, the Frauscher X Porsche Specter 797 set a new record for the MEBC with a speed of 51.05 knots: 94.54 kph / 58.75 mph. That is more than impressive for a production planing boat. It’s the same top speed as the much hydrofoling and – much lighter – Racebirds of the E1. (There is a full Overview of the Racebird boats, the E1 Rules and the race strategies at the bottom of this article)  Read: Frauscher X Porsche sets second speed record at Monaco Energy Boat Challenge The E1 races are held over two days and the first day’s Qualifying events had loads of action, a few surprises and a little sentimentality. Although this is the third time Monaco has hosted the E1, it is the first time it has had a home team participating in the Championships – a stellar opportunity for its two pilots to show their best stuff. The male half of the piloting duo for Team Monaco is Maxime Nocher, previously one of the most accomplished figures in kitesurfing, with 11 world championships to his name. The other pilot is Oban Duncan – only 20 years old – who began her competitive boat racing career at the age of eight and started with E1 when she was just 18. That was after setting a British powerboat speed record and being crowned British Powerboat Champion 10 times. Monaco team wins Qualifying They did the Principality proud in Friday’s Qualifying sessions as they claimed the home pole ahead of the Saturday race showdowns. This was especially well done because the waves of the Mediterranean coming into shore and bouncing back to sea created some of the roughest conditions of this year’s E1 season. Those conditions were not equally kind to Actor Will Smith’s Team Westbrook. They were sitting on top of the standings coming in to Monaco on the strength of back-to-back victories in Lake Como and Dubrovnik. Unfortunately the weekend’s high chop led to a propeller overspeeding on pilot Sara Price, leaving her underpowered for the remainder of her session and placing Westbrook in fifth. On Finals Day the next morning it was Monaco’s turn to get snake bitten. They made a wrong turn on the course in their Group Race, which consigned them to join Westbrook in the Place Race along with Team Rafa – owned by tennis legend Rafael Nadal – and Team AlUla, championed by basketball star LeBron James. In the Finals, Team Drogba, owned by former Chelsea footballer Didier Drogba, dominated both races and put together their first E1 victory ever. Team Drogba grabs first ever victory In Final 1, with Spanish pilot Tara Pacheco at the wheel, they finished just ahead of Emma Kimiläinen of Team Brady, owned by the former NFL great. The battle resumed in Final 2 with Kiwi Micah Wilkinson holding off Kimiläinen’s partner Sam Coleman. Wilkinson was rewarded with PIF Pilot of the Day for his performance in the race. Team Miami came through to finish third, securing their first podium spot in 13 races. Will Smith’s Westbrook team salvaged things a bit by getting a victory in the Place Race, which translates into seventh overall for the weekend. That knocked them down from first in the season standings to second, allowing Brady to get to the top and lead by nine points. Team AlUla came into Monaco 3rd overall and leaves in the same place, but now has others nipping at their stern. Aoki, owned by DJ Steve Aoki, is only 4 points behind, and Team Blue Rising, owned by Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is just 9 points behind that. Team Drogba’s victory had them jump from 10th overall to 5th overall and they are now just five points behind Blue Rising. The season is not even half over, there are still six races to go, and lots of points to be dished out. The winner of the Finals receives 38 points, the second place finisher 30 points and third place 20. So you can see how things can change quickly. The next exciting race is September 12 and 13 in Luanda, Angola. E1 Series website   E1 YouTube Channel 2026 E1 Championship Standings After Race 3: Dubrovnik PLC TEAM OWNER FEMALE MALE PTS 1 Team Brady Tom Brady Emma Kimiläinen Sam Coleman 119 2 Westbrook Racing Will Smith Sara Price Lucas Ordóñez 110 3 Team AlUla Championed by LeBron James Nerea Martí Rusty Wyatt 75 4 Aoki Racing Team Steve Aoki Sara Misir Dani Clos 71 5 Team Blue Rising Virat Kohli Mashael AlObaidan John Peeters 64 6 Team Drogba Global Africa Didier Drogba Tara Pacheco* Micah Wilkinson 59 7 Sports.com Predict Team Powered by Magnus Marc Anthony Rianna O’Meara-Hunt Timmy Hansen 50 8 Sierra Racing Club Thibaut Courtois and Kyle Kuzma Catie Munnings Erik Stark 46 9 Team Monaco   Oban Duncan Maxime Nocher 44 10 Team Rafa Rafael Nadal Cris Lazarraga Tom Chiappe 38 Overview of the E1 Series, Team Owners, Pilots and the Racebird boat (Click to + expand or – close E1 Series Background) Launched in Jeddah in January 2024, the E1 Series features ten teams racing the one design ‘RaceBird’ all-electric hydrofoiling speedboats at events held in top international ports and waterways. Each team is owned by a noted figure in the worlds of sport, entertainment and business and is led by a female and male pilot who compete in mixed genre races throughout the season. There are no ‘men’s races’ and ‘women’s races’, they are all on equal footing. The goal of the series, aside from deciding ‘The Champions of the Water’, is to publicize and promote cutting-edge clean technologies while helping to protect and restore our planet’s coastal waters and ecosystems. The series was founded by Alejandro Agag and Rodi Basso and is loosely patterned after the on-land Formula 1 and Formula E car events, where the emphasis is on the driver’s capabilities rather than throwing money at technology. In fact, Agag is a founder of the Formula E electric car racing series and Basso worked with Ferrari, Red Bull Racing and McLaren Applied Technologies. The Racebird itself is designed by Sophie Horne of Seabird Technologies. The Sophie Horne. The 7 meter (23 ft) boat has hydrofoiling wings that lift the hull out of the water enabling speeds of up to 90 kmph (50 knots / 55 mph) using a 150 kW (200 brake horsepower) electric outboard system by Mercury Racing and Kreisel batteries. The ten teams and are their owners are: Team Brady: former NFL quarterback Tom Brady Team Rafa: tennis legend Rafael Nadal 
Team Miami: multi-Grammy winner Marc Anthony Team Aoki: DJ / Producer Steve Aoki Team AlUlA: championed by basketball’s Lebron James Team Drogba: Ivory Coast footballer Didier Drogba 
Team Blue Rising: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli Team Sierra: Sierra Enterprises with ambassadors Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid soccer) and Kyle Kuzma (NBA basketball) Team Monaco: Monaco The pilots of the boats come from a wide variety of disciplines. Many, like Sam Coleman and Emma Kimmaläinen of Team Brady, came from powerboating and motorsport racing, but Maxime Nocher of Team Monaco was a kite surfing champion; Team Drogma’s Tara Pacheco was in sailboat racing; Cris Lazarraga of Team Rafa was a jetski racer and Lucas Ordóñez of Westbrook first entered real life professional racing by winning a spot in a PlayStation 3 Gran Turismo competition. (»» go back to top to close) Electric Speedboat Series Rules and Strategies (Click to + expand or – close the rules) E1 SERIES: RULES Championship: Ten teams race over 9 weekends, with points awarded for finishing place, along with some bonus points for specific achievements. The Champions of the Water are the team that accumulates most points by the end of the season. Events: Each event is held over two days, usually a Friday and Saturday. Qualifying time trials and races are held on Day One. Day Two has Group Races which decide two of the finalists, the Race Off to determine the other four finalists, the Place Race, and two Finals races – so both the female and male co-pilots of each team help determine the outcome. The Finals and Place Race dictate the Championship Points awarded for each weekend. Points Awarded: Points are awarded for each placing every weekend with the Champion having the most points at the end of the season. 1st: 38  |  2nd: 30 |  3rd: 23 |  4th: 19 |  5th: 15 |  6th: 13 |  7th: 9 |  8th:  8 |  9th: 5 |  10th: 3. Points are also awarded for the three fastest Qualifiers: Fastest: 3  |  2nd: 2 |  3rd: 1. One bonus point is awarded for the fastest lap of the weekend. Photo ©Shiv Gohil Qualifying: There are four Qualifying Stages with teams knocked out to establish the pole positions for Saturday’s races. Qualifying Stage 1: Time Trials in which all 10 teams participate, the results ranked by average of both pilots’ best laps. Bottom 2 teams eliminated. Qualifying Stage 2: Remaining 8 teams in two sessions (groups of 4). Individual timed runs in reverse order, 2 non-consecutive attempts per team. Bottom 2 teams eliminated. Qualifying Stage 3: Remaining 6 teams in two sessions (groups of 3). Same format as Q1. Bottom 2 eliminated. Qualifying Stage 4: Pole Shootout to determines initial Pole Positions on Race Day. Final 4 teams, single 20-minute session. Each completes 2 timed laps in inverted order. Points are awarded toward the Championship total: 3-2-1. Saturday Racing Group Stages: teams divided based on Qualifying results: Group A: 1st, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th Group B: 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 10th The top team from each group advances directly to the Finals. The bottom team from each goes to the Place Race. The teams finishing 2-3-4 in each go to the Race Off. Race Off: Six team single race (only one pilot from each team) with the top four finishers going to the Finals and the bottom two going to the Place Race. Place Race: Two races, one with each team’s pilot, best averaged time. Determines places 7-10 and Championship points. Finals: Two races, one with each team’s pilot, best averaged time. Determines places 1-6 and Championship points. SOME GENERAL RULES: Pilots In every stage except the Group Races and the Race Off both the female and male pilot participate in separate races to determine the winning team of each stage, alternating races throughout the weekend. In the Finals, the finishing order for the first race determines pole position for the second. Laps There is not just one lap length, but three: Short, ‘Normal’ and Long. The distances are tailored to the waters and layout of each location, but are somewhere between 900 m ( ≈ .5 Nm /  .6 mi) and 1700 m ( to ≈ .91 Nm / 1.0 mi). The Qualifying Stages are timed on one Normal lap. The Saturday Races are six laps – one of which must be a Long Lap and one of which must be a Short Lap. Penalties are usually an extra long lap within the six laps, which could add anywhere from 20 to 35 seconds to the overall race time.  Boosts Then there are the boosts. Pilots are allowed to draw extra energy out of the battery – for bursts of speed up to 20 seconds. The catch is that the time it takes to prepare for another boost is twice as long as the boost itself. So, if a pilot takes a boost for 10 seconds they will have to wait for 20 seconds before they can take another. Between the lap lengths and the boosts, there is a LOT of strategy involved, and the pilots are in constant contact with ‘Mission Control’ back at the dock. General Strategy Aside from the boosting and lap strategies, the overriding goal is to find clean water. The RaceBirds travel fastest when they are flying above the water on their foils. The boats need to be balanced both across the beam and along the length for optimum performance and waves – either natural or from the other boats – makes it tougher to stay on foil. That not only slows the pilot down but also requires extra power to get back up out of the water and onto the foils. END OF RULES (»» go back to top to close)   The post First time E1 electric speedboat winner changes season standings at Monaco appeared first on Plugboats.

The Open Sea Class of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge is where the e-boat industry comes to show their latest products in a competitive setting. Unlike other boat shows – even in-water shows – where the emphasis is on displaying the boats to the buying public, at Monaco the emphasis is on friendly competitions between companies intent on showing how the latest technologies and designs compare with each other. Two of the highlights of the Challenge are the YCM (Yacht Club de Monaco) Speed Record and the 16 Nautical Mile Speed Race. The YCM event is a one kilometre straightaway competition that takes place along the Monaco coastline just east of the Yacht Club, while the 16 NM Speed Race has the boats testing both speed and autonomy in the open sea, going from the Club to Ventimiglia, Italy and back. Listen to this article as a podcast This year the winning companies in each race were the same as last year – but they both did it using a different boat than their 2025 entries. Frauscher × Porsche took the YCM with a boat lighter and shorter than last year’s Fantom 850 Air, while Explomar high performance outboards in partnership with X-Tenders and XNRG won the Open Sea Race with a boat 250 kilograms heavier and .6 meters longer than last year’s winner. Challenging wind and wave conditions In the Monaco-Ventimiglia competition, the XNRG 8.3-meter carbon-fiber RIB – Rigid Inflatable Bat – powered by the ExploMar WAVE 300+ crossed the finish line in 35 minutes and 24 seconds, defending its title and finishing nearly nine minutes ahead of the Frauscher × Porsche Specter 797. The day before, that Specter 797 was the winner of the straightaway race, setting a new record time and speed of  38.2 seconds and 51.05 knots (84.95 kph / 52.16 mph) with the EXNRG-Explomar  boat placing second. Read: Frauscher × Porsche sets another speed record at 2026 Energy Boat Challenge While the YCM Speed Record is the more glamorous of the two events, the offshore 16 NM event is probably a better test of how the boats fare in conditions more like real life, although they were certainly put to the test on this day! Competitors faced Force 4 winds (13.9–20.7 knots) and 1–2 meter waves, creating severe pitching and heaving motions and rapid propeller ventilation and re-immersion. Those conditions are challenging for any boat and motor, and a good workout for electric propulsion in particular because there are dramatic load fluctuations and extreme demands on the system’s dynamic response, mechanical robustness, and the battery’s thermal management capability. One of the reasons Explomar and Team XNRG were able to repeat their victory from last year is the data collected during last year’s championship. It also helped that the same captain, Gerben Boomsma of XNRG, was at the helm. Four boats in race with Explomar electric outboards “It was a little bumpy for sure,” said Boomsma, “a lot rougher than last year, when it was very calm but the heat was what you had to deal with. This year it was already a bit rougher in the days before the race – even during the straightaway speed race – so we were able to look at what is the smartest way to run the boat, propeller-wise and with what RPMs to make sure that we were able to get the most efficiency and balance of speed and range.” ExploMar engineers collaborated closely with Boomsba’s team to optimize the WAVE 300+ system specifically for the Force 4 sea conditions. The torque control strategy was recalibrated to suppress torque oscillations during repeated propeller ventilation and re-entry. On the battery side, thermal management algorithms were refined to maintain cooling performance as the load fluctuated. There was also a fair bit of old-fashioned seamanship involved. “We held back a bit at the beginning, when everyone took off, “said Boomsba, “to look at what was happening and how the boats were behaving in the waves because it was quite serious. In front of the the stone walls on the shore where all the waves are coming back, there are random peaks and crosswake are all around you, the pilots call it ‘the washing machine’ when the conditions are like this.” “It was a serious journey” “We were together with Frauscher-Porsche and Vita at the first buoy and we were the first ones turning at the Ventimiglia buoy, but then we decided to take a bit of a different route, so we were taking it almost like half wind, so it was a bit more comfortable. We had to travel a bit more distance, but that gave us a steadier speed, so that was basically where we pulled ahead.” “But we were really happy arriving back  in Monaco because it was it was a serious journey I can tell you.” The technical analysis shows the boat maintained an average speed of 27 knots over the full 16-nautical-mile event, crossed the finish line with 40% battery capacity remaining, and recorded a maximum battery temperature below 45°C, demonstrating significant thermal management margin under sustained high-load operation. The winning boat was one of four entries using Explomar systems, each boat paired with and designed to showcase the versatility of the company’s different motors. Average speed 27 knots, 16 NM, 40% of battery untouched Like the 300+ on the XNRG 8.3, all of the Explomar systems were matched with Rigid Inflatable hulls, of varying sizes and shapes. Tokarex of Poland, distributors and dealers of Explomar and the Kolibri and Gala boat lines, showcased the first all-electric model they are offering for sale, a Gala Atlantis A500 Cruising RIB with the WAVE 70+. German full service yard, marina and broker Yacht Technik married Explomar’s WAVE 150 with a 6.5 metre (21 ft) RIB from Italian manufacturer ZAR Formenti. The fourth boat partnering with Explomar was the impressive Arcistratega presented by AS Labruna, a 10 metre (33 foot) RIB developed on a Python 33 platform with dual WAVE 300+ outboards. In addition to Explomar’s high-capacity batteries she is equipped with solar panels and a methanol-powered fuel cell used to generate electricity at night and during periods when solar production is insufficient. In collaboration with its official propeller partner SOLAS, ExploMar optimized each propulsion package through dedicated propeller matching and system calibration, ensuring maximum performance across every vessel platform. The 11-meter Arcistratega hit a speed of 29.58 knots despite a fully loaded displacement of 5.5 tonnes. The ZAR RIB powered by the WAVE 150+ achieved an average speed of 26.06 knots, while the 5-meter Gala RIB and WAVE 70+ reached 20 knots. “Winning this championship for the second consecutive year is both an honour and a responsibility for our entire team,” said Alex Dong, Founder and CEO of ExploMar. “Every victory is built upon countless engineering iterations, extensive sea trials, and the dedication of our partners. Looking ahead, ExploMar will continue pushing the boundaries of electric propulsion performance along with a broader electric marine ecosystem to deliver higher-performance, reliable, and smarter electrification solutions for waterways worldwide.” Explomar  xtenders  XNRG  Tokarex  Yacht & Technik  AS Labruna  Monaco Energy Boat Challenge See Explomar Motors for Sale in the Plugboats Marketplace The post Explomar electric outboards win again at Monaco Open Sea endurance race appeared first on Plugboats.

The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) gathers the best and brightest of university students from around the world, bringing them together with some of the stars of the electric boat industry to advance the future of zero emission propulsion through races and competitions. This year’s event (the 13th annual) took place July 8 – 11 at the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM). Listen to this article as a podcast There are four Classes of boats in the MEBC. Students compete in the Energy and AI Classes; the SeaLab Class is open to both student and commercial ventures; and production electric boats are in the Open Sea Class. Frauscher X Porsche also set electric boat speed record last year All of the Classes have internal competitions for things like manoeuvrability and endurance, and the SeaLab and Open Sea boats face off against each other in the YCM Speed Record. The boats take off from a starting line just outside the breakwaters of the Club and race along the Monaco shore to a marker 500 metres away. The course echoes that of the world’s first international powerboat race in 1904. There are two timed legs – one out to the marker and one back – with the fastest average time deciding the winner. The record was set last year by the Frauscher-Porsche 850 Fantom with a speed just shy of 50 knots at 49.84 kt (92.3 kph / 57.35 mph). This year Frauscher Porsche entered their new creation, the 797 Spectre. It  came to the starting line with the crowd buzzing with anticipation that this might be the year the 50 knot barrier was cracked. Indeed it was, with Frauscher pilot Bastien Bonnet coming in with a final average time of 38.2 seconds and speed of 51.05 knots: 94.54 kph / 58.75 mph. Pilot Bastien Bonnet and Frauscher Managing Director Stefan Frauscher. All Photos ©Monaco Energy Boat Challenge “Breaking the record we set only last year is an exceptional achievement by the entire team” said Frauscher. “The 797 Spectre impressively demonstrates the potential created by the consistent joint development of the boat, hull and electric powertrain.” The joint development he refers to is the partnership of Frauscher and Porsche, two historic names in their respective industries. Porsche was founded in 1931 by Ferdinand Porsche and Frauscher Boats in 1927 by Engelbert Frauscher. Today, Porsche is one of the most successful luxury sports car manufacturers in the world and Frauscher is Europe’s largest electric boat builder. Both companies are family-driven, have very similar values, and focus on innovation, design and quality. Europe’s leading electric boat builder  Frauscher Bootswerft started out building sailboats, then gas/petrol powerboats and in 1955 introduced their first electric boats. Since that time they have worked with many marine propulsion companies, including Torqeedo, Molabo and Evoy. The Porsche electric partnership is the first with an automotive drive train. It came about in 2022 when Frauscher executives were meeting with Porsche (the companies had worked together on a fossil fuel boat, the Demon, in 2016) and the car company revealed their plans for a new all-electric SUV – the Macan – and wondered if there might be something in using its power train in a Frauscher hull. The boatyard leapt at the chance, developed a prototype, showed it to the board of Porsche, and the two companies unveiled the Frauscher X Porsche 850 Fantom Air in 2024. In 2025 they launched the boat in a closed fore deck model that won numerous awards, including the Gussies International Electric Boat Awards, and set the 2025 Monaco speed record. They unveiled the new record 797 Spectre in January 2026 at Boot Düsseldorf. Spectre 797 designed from clean sheet to be electric Other than the Spectre being shorter and lighter than the Fantom, the essential difference is that the Fantom was an existing hull that had the Porsche electric drivetrain installed while the Spectre was designed from the beginning around the electric motor and battery. Frauscher had the two ideal candidates for creating the boat – nautical engineer/yacht designer Harry Miesbauer and designer Stefan Iverwin. Miesbauer is renowned for his sailboat designs and has worked on many notable yachts, including the Amer Sport One of the Nautor Challenge and the Volvo Ocean Race. Harry’s father used to sail with Engelbert Frauscher and Harry likes to tell the story of getting a call in 2012 from Michael Frauscher, the company’s Head of Design asking if he would like to work on designing a new boat. “I said, ‘Ahhh, nice, you’re going to go back to sailing boats’. No, Michael said, I want you to design a motorboat’. Miesbauer asked him if he was crazy, saying ‘I haven’t done a motorboat since my time in university!” He took on the project, though, and that turned out to be the original 850 Fantom, a very successful multi award-winning combustion boat. The same boat that would have the Porsche Macan engine installed a decade later. Spectre Designer Stefan Iverwin found his life coming somewhat full circle when asked to work on the project. “I started my career at the Porsche Design Studio” he told me, “working for many years in vehicle design, product design, industrial design, and even architectural projects.” He has been with Frauscher for the past 10 years and was the obvious choice for the Spectre’s overall visual design and the styling of the boat’s exterior and interior elements that deliberately blend automotive and nautical influences. Miesbauer said that from a nautical engineering perspective, knowing from the beginning that the boat would be electrically powered made a huge difference. “The main thing with hull design is to know the weight of all of the parts, and then address the most important aspect – the centre of gravity. That is what makes the boat ride properly and with the optimum efficiency.” Design language of a Porsche with Frauscher DNA “With the Fantom electric we had to redo certain structural aspects and some stringers to distribute weight in the same way as with the combustion engine, but with the Spectre we had a blank sheet. We could address everything and have it as we wanted from the first sketches.” From Iverwin’s design point of view, the freedom to create the whole boat specifically for electric propulsion was an exciting opportunity. “We were able to tailor things to the battery, which has a very specific large format that effects so many things. So when you look at the design, you see that it has a slightly different feel from other Frauscher models. It has some design elements, some design features on the sides with the air intakes and outtakes, where we wanted to show off this new kind of boat, visually hint that it has a different power source.” The functionality of the air vents is to enable battery cooling, but this helped contribute to developing an overall design aesthetic. “We wanted to celebrate them as design features,” said Iverwin, “so if you look at the side intakes, they are the source for a straight line that goes all around the rear end and adds a lot of dynamism to the whole design theme.” “If you look at the surface treatment overall, it makes the boat look bolder and stronger and from the rear end, you can see that it looks quite wide, a very fast, sportive boat. It resembles the design language that you find on a sports car like the Porsche. So it echoes that, but is also part of the Frauscher DNA, this sportive approach and kind of automotive feel that you find in many of their models.” Power and performance In speaking with Miesbauer and Iverwin, I asked them what reaction they hoped people would have when they experienced the Spectre 797 for the first time. “That it is surprisingly powerful” was the naval architect’s first thought. “They would say ‘I didn’t know you could have the same performance, maybe even better, with an electric boat, that you have with a combustion boat.'” “For me,” said Stefan, “the best thing that can happen is if someone sees the boat and just has a gut reaction of ‘I love this boat, I want this boat’ They also find reasons why it makes sense to decide for the boat, but I want that emotion, that feeling, saying ‘I love how it looks, I love how it feels when I drive it, I love how it performs.” Power. Performance. With a +50 knot result at the 2026 YCM Speed Record competition at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, it seems fair to say that those goals have been achieved. Frauscher Boats   Monaco Energy Boat Challenge See Fraucher Boats for Sale in the Plugboats Marketplace The post Frauscher X Porsche sets +50 knot electric boat speed record in Monaco appeared first on Plugboats.

The 13th annual Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) takes place July 8-11, with university students, electric boat builders and alternative fuel experts converging from around the world to meet at the host Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) and explore greener marine propulsion in all shapes, sizes and use cases. Listen to this article as a podcast The MEBC has grown with the rise of electric boating since 2014 while also leading the pace of the technology that is changing how we travel on water. The number of teams, university students and alumni having participated is a testament to the event’s importance: 1,825 innovators from more than 30 countries and every continent except Antarctica. At this year’s Challenge there will be more than 50 different competitors from 20 countries on four continents competing in four classes: ENERGY CLASS: Flagship of the Challenge. Twenty six university teams from 11 countries design and build clean-energy racing catamarans — electric, hydrogen and solar — and push them through three trials based on speed, slalom and endurance – winding up with the always exciting championship race. OPEN SEA XPERIENCE: Brings eleven production-ready electric and hybrid boats from eight countries — tenders, RIBs, yachts and performance craft — to showcase their latest models and technologies and face off against each other in real open-water conditions. Will anyone get over the 50 knot mark to break the speed record of 49.84 knots (92.3 kph / 57.35 mph) set last year by the Frauscher × Porsche — 850 Fantom? SEALAB CLASS: A pure naval-architecture challenge where university teams design and build cutting-edge boats. Think emerging energy architectures: hydrogen, methanol, electric, solar, wingsails, hydrofoiling prototypes, innovative hull designs – making up the floating laboratories for tomorrow’s production vessels. AI CLASS: The only class with no one at the helm. University teams build fully autonomous, pilotless boats that perceive, decide and steer for themselves. Guided by LiDAR, cameras, GPS and neural networks, they compete in four autonomous races: Docking, Fleet, Figure of 8 and Slalom. Read Plugboats’ coverage of all the MEBCs since 2019 While the ‘Challenge’ in Monaco Energy Boat Challenge refers to the competitions, it can also be seen as a challenge to the boating and yachting industry to come up with solutions that are better for our planet – while also referencing the environmental challenges we are all facing. To that end, the MEBC also encompasses two days of conferences for the yachting industry. On Thursday, July 9, the Advance Yachting Technology Conference takes place. Yacht and superyacht builders, designers and companies in the supply chain will gather to discuss and explore how new design approaches need to encompass clean propulsion and how decarbonization goes hand in hand with onboard efficiency and   digital transformation. Day Two, Friday July 10, sees the 7th annual Alternative Fuels and Sustainable Yachting Conference, with presentations, Q&As and seminars providing an objective analysis of alternative fuels in the maritime sector — hydrogen, methanol and other innovative sources, with insights into research, real-world applications and future developments. With the exception of the yachting conference, the public is invited to attend all of the races and events of the MEBC. It is a very exciting and inspiring to visit The Quayside of the Yacht Club de Monaco where hundreds of university students from all over the world are fine tuning their zero emission boats for the different races. Each of these talented engineering, naval architecture and other students are intent on making the world a better place and their enthusiasm is contagious. Jutting off the quayside is the YCM E-Dock, which allows up to 20 electric boats to recharge at the same time during the Challenge. It was conceived by the Club in 2023 as part of its commitment to sustainable navigation, and built in conjunction with Aqua superPower, the global marine fast-charging network. The eco-pontoon has flexible solar panels on the roof and is equipped with both AC and DC chargers through Aqua’s high-power marine charging infrastructure (Aqua 200 HPC) in association with Kempower Satellite technology. It is the largest public marine fast-charging installation on a single pontoon, eclipsing even the facility Aqua constructed for the Paris Olympics sailing events. Below are the schedule, some further descriptions of the events, and some past highlights from the MEBC. At the bottom of this article is a list of all competitors with links for more information. Wednesday July 8: Grand Parade and E-Boat Rally Wednesday kicks off the MEBC with a Grand Parade of all competitors in all classes, and the E-Boat Rally, where competitors in the Open Sea and SeaLab Classes tour the harbour of the Yacht Club and then take to the open waters of the Mediterranean past the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, a magnificent building perched on the cliffs not far from the Prince’s Palace. Thursday July 9: Qualifying, YCM Speed Record, Manoeuvrability, Dock  and Fleet Energy Class: Qualifying Laps. Each boat with its assigned pilot shows its pace over timed laps on the course in Port Hercule. Energy Class, Open Sea and SeaLab: YCM Speed Record Off the coast of Monaco, running along the shore over a course inspired by the boundaries where the Yacht Club hosted the first international powerboat contest in 1904. This is the most spectacular moment of the week, open to all eligible boats. Two 500-metre runs are combined into a a single one-kilometre result. Last year the Frauscher × Porsche — 850 Fantom (that has the same motor as the Porsche Macan electric SUV) set the record with a speed of 49.84 knots (92.3 kph / 57.35 mph). This year the latest collaboration between the two companies – the Frauscher × Porsche 790 Spectre – will have its crack at the record, competing with boats and motors by Explomar, Taiga, Evoy/Vita, WIA Yachts, Weenav and ZeroJet. Read: Frauscher-Porsche 850 Fantom Winner in 2025 Gussies Electric Boat Awards SeaLab: Manoeuvrability A precision-handling trial: each boat runs a technical course in the harbour, judged on agility, control and the responsiveness of its propulsion and steering. AI Class: Docking and Fleet In Docking, each boat approaches and docks autonomously, with no human input — a test of precise perception and control. In the Fleet competition, several autonomous boats share the water, navigating and avoiding one another in a live fleet scenario. Friday July 10: Endurance, 16 Nautical Mile Speed Race, Figure of 8 Energy Class: Endurance Race The speed events are the ones that create all the excitement, but the endurance race is where the engineering students are really put to the test on developing technologies and designs that will have a better chance of success with a public that is looking for range in their electric boats. The Endurance Race is run over the same course as the YCM Speed Record and the title goes to the boat that can complete the most laps within a specified time using only a single charge (or tank of hydrogen). Open Sea and SeaLab: 16 Nautical Miles Unlike the short range YCM Speed Record, this long-distance run from – Monaco to Ventimiglia Italy and back –  tests range, energy management and reliability — the true measure of a credible zero-emission design over a real-world distance. Last year’s event had a nail biting finish when the A/XE from Evoy-Vita and Axopar had the lead and looked like it was going to cruise home for the victory but was nipped at the last second by the NRGX 6.3 RIB powered by ExploMar’s WAVE 300 (220 kW) electric outboard system. Neither of those boats are entered this year (although Evoy-Vita and Explomar are powering other entries), so we’ll see who can come out on top in 2026! AI Class: Figure of 8 A continuous figure-of-eight course testing path-planning, turning and obstacle handling over time. Saturday July 11: Slalom, Endurance, Manoeuvrability and The Championship Open Sea: Manoeuvrability A precision-handling course in the harbour, judged on agility, control and the responsiveness of each electric drivetrain. SeaLab: Endurance The SeaLab final on the championship course, combining speed and stamina to crown the best all-round prototype of the week. AI Class: Slalom A fast slalom through the buoys — the sharpest test of real-time object detection and reactive steering. Energy Class: The Championship This is the absolute highlight of the week for sheer entertainment, excitement and electricity – both in the boats and in the crowd atmosphere. All of the 26 university teams compete in a head to head knock out competition set on a course in the main harbour of the Yacht Club. The race involves each team going around multiple markers and the way it is set up it is difficult to see who is winning until the final 25 metres or so. The passion of the pilots competing is exceeded only by the passion with which all the members of all of the teams quayside and around the Club cheer on their comrades as only university students can. At the end of all the competitions the points from each event are tallied up to declare the overall winner of each Class. The University of Bologna is truly the Greatest Of All Time in the Championship Races, the Energy Class itself and maybe ever the entire MEBC as they have won four of the past five Energy Class titles. Let’s see who wins this year! 2026 Monaco Energy Boat Challenge Competing Teams and Entries ENERGY CLASS (Click on the team name for more info) WANNSEA – Germany: Technische Universität Berlin URPM RACING – Puerto Rico:University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA – Italy:Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna TEAM SEA SAKTHI — India: Kumaraguru College of Technology TAMEO ENSTA — France : École nationale supérieure de techniques avancées Paris POLYBOAT NANTES — France: École polytechnique universitaire de Nantes Université POLITO H2FLY — Italy: Politecnico di Torino PHYSIS POLIMI — Italy: Politecnico di Milano NÉRÉIDES UTT — France: Université de Technologie de Troyes MESSINA — Italy: Università degli Studi di Messina MARINEROB-UPV — Spain: Universitat Politechnica de Valencia INNOBOAT BIZKAIA — Spain: Bilbao School of Engineering, University of the Basque Country HYDROVINCI — France: École Supérieure d’Ingénieurs Léonard de Vinci HYDROGADZ — France: École Nationale Supérieure d’Arts et Métiers HAINAN UNIVERSITY — China: Hainan University EXOCET POLYTECHNIQUE — Canada:  EXOCET POLYTECHNIQUE MONTREAL ELETTRA UNIGE — Italy: Università di Genova ELECTRA TIDE — France: EIGSI École d’ingénieurs généralistes, La Rochelle DTU FLOAT FORWARD — Denmark: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY RIVIERA RACING — UK: Cambridge University ADRIA RACING — Croatia: Association of Applied Technical Sciences OpenSea XPerience ZEROJET SPARK 330 ZEROJET SOUTHERN PACIFIC CLUB 590 ZEROJET OC350 ZEROJET HIGHFIELD E330 WNRG TECH WIA ELECTRIC YACHTS WEENAV VITA SEAL VALKAMA WATERCRAFTS AAvE TAIGA MOTORS FRAUSCHER X PORSCHE 790 SPECTRE EXPLOMAR POLAND EXPLOMAR GERMANY 65 AS LABRUNA SRL ARCISTRATEGA AB ZEROJET SeaLab Class  TU DELFT HYDRO MOTION TEAM: Delft University of Technology – Netherlands TECNICO SOLAR BOAT: Instituto Superior Técnico – Portugal SWISS SOLAR BOAT: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne – Switzerland SURGE METHANOL FOILING TEAM TWENTE: University of Twente – Netherlands RED WAVE UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA: Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna – Italy HYDROGEN FUEL RACING: University of Glasgow – United Kingdom H2-WATT: Heriot-Watt University – United Kingdom ALAQUA: Y-H2O (Shenzhen) Technology Co. – China Artificial Intelligence Class WANNSEA – AI CLASS: Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin): Germany UGENT SAILING: Ghent University – Belgium UANTWERP SOLAR BOAT TEAM: University of Antwerp – Belgium TSB: Instituto Superior Técnico- Portugal TGM: Technologisches Gewerbemuseum Institute of Technology – Austria TAMEO AI: École nationale supérieure de techniques avancées Paris – France POWERGOATS: Poznan University of Technology – Poland FEUP ACADEMIC SOLAR TEAM: Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto – Portugal AGH SOLAR BOAT: AGH University of Kraków – Poland ADRIA AUTONOMOUS: Association of Applied Technical Sciences – Croatia The post Monaco Energy Boat Challenge keeps growing with 2026 edition appeared first on Plugboats.

One of the communities embracing electric propulsion is the owners of the boats and barges that ply the web of canals and rivers of England, Scotland and Wales. Electrika – the only show dedicated to electric narrowboats on UK waterways – is back for its third year in response to rising interest. Listen to this article as a podcast The show is now an important meeting place for boat builders, refitters, motor companies and accessory suppliers to share information and real-life experience about the electric life. Most canalboat, barges and narrowboats are powered with diesel, so electric propulsion is new and exciting, but education is needed. Electrika 2026 is organized and presented by Aquavista, the UK’s largest marina operator, and Ortomarine, one of the leading builders of electric narrowboats. Ortomarine has produced over 30 electric narrowboats – a mix of Serial Hybrid, Parallel Hybrid and All Electric designs. Their commitment to greener boating was recognized in 2022 with a UK Boating Business sustainability award. Aquavista’s 33 marinas offer a full suite of residential and leisure moorings, boat sales, floating homes and marine services.  Friday July 10 and Saturday July 11 are the show dates, Brinklow Waterside & Marina, Cathiron Lane, Rugby is the show location. Entry is FREE. Tickets can be »» reserved on the Electrika website. There will be seven electric narrowboats for visitors to inspect with the boat builders and owners there to answer any questions. Other builders will have representatives and information available, but will not have a boat on the water. There are also exhibits and information from electric motor and systems suppliers, battery and solar panel companies and others with green products and services available, including a hydrogen fuel cell unit specifically designed for narrowboat owners. Below are some highlighted boats and products along with brief outline of presentations from industry experts and electric narrowboat owners.  Directory of Electric Boat Exhibitors at Electrika 2026 Click to Open   +   or  –  Close a Directory of all electric exhibitors. Selected motor and accessories highlights of the show are below Click any tile for company information and links. Aqua Narrowboats aquanarrowboats.co.uk Established in 2004 by Justin & Jane Hudson-Oldroyd, Aqua Narrowboats is celebrating 20 years in business. During that time, we’ve gained a reputation for building superb quality boats and providing great customer service and aftercare. One of those boats is tThe Speedy Whippet II, a 68 ½ ft boat powered by a Hybrid Marine Parallel hybrid engine. The gas free boat has 775 amp hours of batteries enough to provide 8-12 hours of continuous cruising. The Speedy Whippet II is the fourth hybrid boat we’ve built to date. The fifth will be Thistledown (our 58th boat build). This will be a serial Hybrid utilising a Fischer Panda generator and Ortomarine’s own electric motor, LiFePO4 batteries and their OrtoMate Control system to provide monitoring and automation on board. Beta Marine betamarine.co.uk Bluewater Boats bluewaterboats.co.uk hello (at) bluewaterboats.co.uk +(44) 1926 811699   Clearwater Boats clearwaterboats.net Electrika electrika.uk July 10-11, 2026 Rugby, UK, Brinklow Waterside & Marina Buiding on the success of last year’s pioneering event, we are pleased to announce Electrika 2025, the second ever gathering of electic narrowboat owners, industry experts and manufacturers. With more and more electric narrrowboats on the canal network and increasing interest in sustainable boating, Electrika aims to encourage and support the wider adoption of electric propulsion on the UK waterways. Details for this year’s show are still being worked out, but we have included as much information as we currently have below, and we recommend watching this space for updates. Elton Moss Boatbuilders eltonmoss.com Energy Solutions energy-solutions.co.uk Marine is Energy Solutions’ longest established market area , since 1996 we have been working with leading OEM boatbuilders, superyacht owners, boat yards and individual sailing and motor yachts. As well as helping clients find power and control systems that fit their requirements we continually strive to introduce new, innovative products to our customers. We research, design and manufacture in house and provide new ways for our clients to attract customers and set themselves apart in terms of look, efficiency and technology. Working with products from the world’s leading manufacturers we are able to offer clients fully designed systems incorporating all elements form helm panels to tank senders. Finesse Boats finesseboats.co.uk Floating Ohm floatingohm.co.uk [email protected] Luxury bespoke electric canal boats. Hybrid Marine hybrid-marine.co.uk [email protected] +44 1983 403236work Hybrid Marine has been developing advanced hybrid systems for over ten years. From leisurely inland canal boats to fast offshore sailing catamarans our hybrids have been well proven. Our parallel hybrid is the result of a five year research program and provides an integrated power and propulsion solution for small marine craft. Since 2008 we have been working with Beta Marine UK LTD to provide complete parallel hybrid systems for both inland and offshore craft. Hydrogen Afloat hydrogenafloat.com We make hydrogen fuel cell domestic power systems for boats, enabling those afloat to live off-grid without idling engines or running petrol generators in Winter. Our aim is to start the transition away from carbon-based fuels for the canals and rivers of the UK. We do domestic power now, since that is possible now with portable G20 cylinders. Join us on the canal journey to nett zero. Leoch Battery leochbattery.co.uk [email protected] 01858 433 330work Leoch is one of the UK’s leading independent battery specialists. Our operations are backed by over 100 years of collective experience in the battery industry, supplying products for an impressive host of applications. Through a direct partnership with our manufacturer and global battery superpower, Leoch Battery PTE, we are at the forefront of battery technologies. We are also delighted to represent US-based lithium-ion battery distributor RELiON Battery. The green energy source of the future can provide up to 10 times the cycles of lead alternatives.   Lynch Motors lynchmotors.co.uk [email protected] +44 (0) 1404 892940work Established in 1990, we are innovators and leaders in the design and manufacturing of highly efficient and reliable electric motors suitable for marine, vehicle, robotic, industrial, hybrid and traction industry. Mastervolt mastervolt.com [email protected] +31 (0)20 34 22 100work Mastervolt offers integrated electrical systems which generate, store, convert or manage alternating and direct current. We realise this by using high-quality technology in digital switching, energy storage by means of Lithium Ion batteries, and chargers/inverters that are both efficient and user-friendly. All these products communicate in the same language via the MasterBus platform. This ensures that everyone working with a Mastervolt system can always see the right information related to each product in the system. Onboard, at the yard or on remote, system analyses are always easy to perform. This ensures a carefree and reliable electrical power system which enables sailors to enjoy having electricity onboard without any concerns. Netherlands Mothership mothershipmarine.com [email protected] 07496 574 434work Enjoy the inland waterways Solar Electric Boats For The Inland Waterways Innovative Approach • Bespoke Designs Stylish Interiors • Reclaimed Timber We want you to feel the joy of motoring along in near silence and fully present to the natural world; birdsong, buzzing insects and the ripple of the water in the knowledge that you are not costing you or the earth anything. People respond to nature and natural products. Go below into the cabin. Here the majority of timber used is reclaimed, often hundreds of years old. That said, there is nothing old fashioned about our design. It’s fresh and every thought is given to the feeling of space, we make contemporary narrowboats. A range of solar electric and hybrid boats designed for inland waterways. Location: UK Ortomarine ortomarine.co.uk Ortomarine’s goal is to build environmentally friendly boats that both significantly reduce the vessel’s “carbon foot print” and create a quieter, cleaner and more natural boating experience. We want to give our customers, the “greenest” narrowboat that current technologies allow, without compromising on quality or cost. Pro Electrical theboatbattery.co.uk Smithwood Narrowboats smithwoodnarrowboats.co.uk [email protected] 07551 766864work Purpose built narrowboats We pride ourselves on creating bespoke narrowboats to our customers own requirements. We help plan every little detail of the build from start to finish, making the whole process a fun and exciting experience! törkmar torkmar.com [email protected] +44 7311 390840work Törkmar specialises in producing high-torque Permanent Magnet AC (PMAC) electric motors for boats on inland waterways. Our electric motors for boats are designed to be efficient. These motors excel at driving large propellers, ensuring optimal performance with reduced energy consumption. Törkmar’s innovative technology offers eco-friendly, powerful solutions tailored for reliable and sustainable boating adventures. Look after the watts and the kilowatts will look after themselves. The Törkmar inboard electric motors for boats are highly efficient and extremely quiet. Glide along, and all you’ll hear is the gentle gurgling of water around the propeller, the rustling of leaves, and the songs of birds. You can be assured that you will be using minimal watts to navigate your way. »» Download your free guide to master the art of successful electric boating.   Northants, UK Vetus vetus.com [email protected] +31(0)884 884 700work Simply silent, simply electrifying Enjoy undisturbed peace, unrestricted sailing, and a carefree boating experience with the press of a button. VETUS intelligent and modular electric-propulsion systems are easy to install (or refit) and bring performance, efficiency, and convenience to your boating adventures. With VETUS electric propulsion, you are always ready for a prime time on the water. A full day of pure enjoyment is now within your reach. High performance, eco-friendly, and cost-saving After years of innovation and testing, VETUS E-DRIVES have perfected silent, high-performance boating while staying fully compliant with environmental regulations. But the benefits go beyond just the planet—electric boats saves you money and bring more genuine, uninterrupted moments on the water. Ready for the green zones As more waterways become designated green zones, you can navigate these eco-friendly areas effortlessly with a VETUS electric propulsion system, enjoying silent, emission-free boating. Find the ideal electric propulsion system for your boat VETUS offers two solutions for electric propulsion. The E-LINE is a compact shaft drive system,  and the E-POD is an all-in-one electric pod system. Netherlands Voltsport voltsport.co.uk End of Directory.  »» Return to top to close Highlights: ‘Show Boats’, Motors, Accessories, Presentations Expert Speaker Presentations
 There will be a full program of talks on all aspects of electric propulsion, on both days of the show, given by industry experts and experienced electric narrowboat owners. Install Guidance for LiFePo4 Batteries: Paul Sumpner Paul and Kay Sumpner decided a few years ago to fulfill their dream of building a narrowboat and cruising the waterways of England and Wales. They decided on an electric boat, ‘Old Nick’, which was designed and built by Ortomarine with plenty of input from the Sumpners. Paul will be talking about the specifics of LiFePO4 batteries (Lithium Iron Phosphate, also known as LFP) at Electrika. You can »» read more about the Sumpner lifestyle on their blog ‘The Sumpners Afloat’ and the full Plugboats article about the building of Old Nick through the link below. New line of VETUS electric motors debuts in Old Nick canalboat Electric motor efficiency: Tim Knox. Tim Knox is the proprietor of Mothership Marine boat builders and of Torkmar high torque electric motors. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the subject of motor efficiency. It was this experience that led hm to design the Torkmar motor, which is capable of turning a large propeller at low RPMs, providing the ideal propulsion for displacement boats on inland waterways. If you can’t catch Tim in person, read the Plugboats article below or »» download the free e-book on the Torkmar website. Read the full Plugboats article about Torkmar propulsion Total Energy Management: Phil Smith of Energy SolutionsPhil Smith is Technical Sales Manager for Energy Solutions, whose focus is on the design, build and supply of hybrid power solutions to marine, vehicle and off grid markets, with marine being the longest established market area. Since 1996 they have been working on vessels of every size and use, with leading OEM boatbuilders, superyacht owners, boat yards and individual sailing and motor yachts. Their understanding and modelling of hybrids puts Energy Solutions at the forefront of the industry, meeting the demands of increasingly sophisticated end users. Optimum Hull design for electric narrowboats: Alastair Hunter of Floating Ohm Floating Ohm specializes in building bespoke electric propulsion canal boats with intelligent design principles in evidence throughout – from the hull design optimized for electric propulsion to handsome space-saving home accessories in the living areas. Alastair Hunter is a fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects who turned his attention to the inland waterways and brought his vast knowledge and creative flare to Floating Ohm after decades of experience designing vessels ranging from passenger ships and bluewater yachts to aluminum high speed fishing boats. Real life experiences of “Going Electric”: Sarah Mules Sarah Mules is one half of a team (husband John is the Host/Moderator of Electrika’s Speaker Presentations) that write the blog ‘The Adventures of Narrowboat Jenny Wren’, a 58′ 6″ (18m) serial hybrid narrowboat built by Ortomarine. The maiden voyage of the Jenny Wren was last July 15 and Sarah will be providing an entertaining and informative view of life on the inland waterways, the moorings, restaurants and entertainment (both on and offshore) and all of the expected and some unexpected aspects of electric narrowboating. Show Boats Aqua Narrowboats – Infinity Aqua Narrowboats was established by Justin & Jane Hudson-Oldroyd in 2024 and is now a full service business that offers bespoke boat building, luxury canal boats for hire and a furnishing shop with smart solutions for compact spaces. At Electrika 2026 they will be showcasing the Infinity, an 18.3m (60′) narrowboat with serial electric hybrid system by Ortomarine. The system incorporates an Engiro 22 kW electric drive and 38.4 kWh LiFePo4 battery pack with a Fischer Panda 15 KVA diesel generator and 8 x 200w semi-flexible solar panels providing 1.6 kW peak. Aqua Narrowboats website Bluewater Boats – Paws & Relax Bluewater Boats creates luxury custom boats crafted by a dedicated team of skilled welders, engineers, carpenters, electricians and painters. Each is a one-of-a-kind creation, tailored to reflect the unique vision, lifestyle, and requirements of its owner. ‘Paws & Relax‘ is one of those creations, a 63ft electric propulsion narrowboat with a hull that has been shot blasted and painted to significantly prolong the life of the steel and finish. She is fitted with a 15 kW electric motor, 6.5 KVA generator as a back up, 1800 watts of solar panels,  diesel heating and 2 compost toilets. Bluewater Boats website Elton Moss Boatbuilders – Dexter’s Star Elton Moss is an offshoot of the Carefree Cruising shared ownership narrowboat program. Carefree founders Artie and Ruth Chalmers decided to start their own boatyard in 2002 after one they ordered from what was supposed to be a reputable boat builder broke down and failed multiple times over the course of its first year on the water. Elton Moss has now built over 300 boats, using the design and construction quality that is proven in the Carefree program. That entails being in use an average of 46 weeks a year and cruising in excess of 2,000 hours in the hands of 12 different owners with different styles and attitudes. ‘Dexter’s Star‘ at Electrika is a 17.7m (58′) serial electric hybrid (system by Ortomarine) with 15 kW electric drive, 44.16 kWh battery, 9kW generator and solar panels generating 2.34 kWp. Elton Moss website Finesse Boats – Longinqua Finesse Boats of Sheffield is one of the UK’s most respected builders of bespoke narrowboats, widebeams, and next‑generation electric craft, combining exceptional craftsmanship, advanced engineering, and a fully in‑house build process. Winners Of The 2019 Crick Boat Show Favourite ‘Widebeam’, they design and build innovative, future‑ready boats that offer quiet efficiency, cutting‑edge power management and a refined on‑water experience. Their yard has dedicated workshops for fabrication, paint, upholstery and engineering. The 21.3m (70′) serial electric hybrid ‘Longinqua’ on the water at Electricka is one of the latest fruits of the company’s labours. Finesse Boats Ortomarine Amastra and Electric Dreams Ortomarine, one of the founders and organizers of Electrika, will be presenting two boats on water at the show. One of them is ‘Amastra‘, an existing boat instead of a new build that they chose to bring so that visitors will be able to see how Amastra is looking 2 years after launch, and to chat with the owners, Steve and Eileen, about how they have found living with their electric boat and being part of the Ortomarine family. They will be delighted to show you around their highly bespoke 18.3m (60′) serial electric hybrid. The other Ortomarine show boat is ‘Electric Dreams‘, a 57’ semi-trad stern, parallel hybrid narrowboat, which is actually a conversion of one of their older diesel boats. Formally known as ‘Eau Rouge‘, the 8 year old boat was sold to new owners (Den & Andrea) in October 2025, and has been in the Ortomarine workshop over the winter for an extensive refurbishment alongside the conversion. Unlike all of the other boats at the Show, Electric Dreams uses a parallel hybrid system based on an engine by Beta Marine. In a parallel hybrid system such as that on Electric Dreams, there is a diesel motor and an electric motor both attached to the same drive/prop shaft, whereas in a serial electric hybrid the shaft is only ever driven by an electric motor and battery pack with diesel used only to fuel a generator that charges the battery. Ortomarine Smithwood Narrowboats – Twitchy Feet ‘Twitchy Feet’ (image – Andy Annable) is an 18m (59′) serial electric hybrid built by Chris Smith of Smithwood Narrowboats in the summer of 2024. Chris started his obsession with carpentry at the age of 9 when he tried to copy his neighbours new garden bench and started working on narrowboats in early adulthood. After leaving the marine world for residential carpentry, he decided to return to his roots when working next-door to the old boat yard he worked at as a young apprentice, and so in 2013 Smithwood Narrowboats was born. It’s fair to say that his carpentry skills have somewhat developed from his early start. He is now recognized as a true craftsman, as visitors to Electricka will discover.  Smithwood Narrowboats website Motors Clearwater Boats – Golden Motors Clearwater is the UK distributor for the well known and well established Golden Motors EZInboard and EZOutboard lines of electric boat motors. Golden Motor has manufactured electric motors and controllers since 2000, continuously improving their products with feedback from thousands of customers around the world. Clearwater is led by Laurie Lavender, who has been building boats for over 35 years. Whether it is an all new boat or re-propulsion, the goal of Clearwater is to guide customers and provide them with the tools needed to accomplish their goals and build the boat of their dreams. Clearwater Boats Hybrid Marine International – New multimode hybrid Hybrid Marine International has been developing marine hybrid systems since 2002. In 2007, they were the first in the world to introduce a production parallel hybrid to the marine market and installed their first production hybrid in a narrowboat in 2008. Since then, over 100 of their systems have been installed on vessels cruising the inland waterways, with 300+ hybrids produced to date and customers on 6 continents using them in canal boats, workboats, sailing vessels and specialist applications. At Electrika 2026 they will be presenting their newest model – the multimode hybrid – that produces 10kW in generation mode and provides 15kW of electric drive, with many other features. Hybrid Marine International Lynch Motors- Red Snapper hybrid and Drive Master all electric  Lynch has been providing electric marine drive systems along with all other forms of electric propulsion for over 30 years, with about 1,000 systems in use all over the world powering both recreational and commercial boats. Their core product is their axial flux pancake motor. It is at the heart of their Red Snapper hybrid system for small personnel pleasure craft which won best new product at the 2025 Crick boat show. The Red Snapper will be on display at Electrika 2026 along with their Divemaster brushless electric radial flux motor. They will also have data sheets on hand of their complete range of marine drive systems and a knowledgable staff with decades of experience in installations on narrowboats, widebeams, Dutch barges, sailing boats, pleasure cruisers and more.  Lynch Motors Torkmar Törkmar is the sister company of Mothership Marine, builder of electric narrowboats, so owner Tim Knox has very practical insights into what is required for the large, leisurely-paced vessels of the UK inland waterways. The keys are: A: a large propeller that moves a lot of water at low revolutions per minute to deliver gentle, consistent thrust and B: a high torque motor capable of turning that propeller with efficiency. It’s the same principle used in huge ocean going cargo ships and the Törkmar unit Knox developed is a PMAC (Permanent Magnet Alternating Current) motor wound specially for low speed applications (below 1000 RPM). Torkmar surrounds this motor with the technology needed to monitor and optimize electricity flow and battery usage and makes it available in easily installed kits. Knox will be speaking about the benefits of a high torque system in the Electrika Presenter series and also has a downloadable e-book (free) on the topic, available on their website.  Torkmar website   VETUS – E-LINE 22kW Inboard VETUS, one of the first companies to offer an electric inboard motor for leisure boats, has unveiled the new E-LINE 22 kW as the highest powered motor in their extended electric propulsion model range. That E-LINE range now includes a total of seven motors. Three air-cooled models: the E-LINE Air 7kW and E-LINE Air 5kW with 24 or 48V architecture; and four liquid cooled models: the E-LINE 6kW, 8kW, 11kW and new 22kW. All motors in the E-LINE range have been designed for easy installation on almost any existing engine mounts or foundations.The supplied Swap & Go mounting brackets, with motor mounts specifically developed for electric propulsion motors, can easily be adjusted in height and set to angle the shaft to 0° or 8°. This makes repowering and connecting to an existing propeller shaft a simple task. You can read more about the E-LINE 22kW in this Plugboats article   VETUS Website  Accessories Hydrogen Afloat – hydrogen to replace diesel generators Hydrogen Afloat is a company started by canalboat lover Nick Swift to develop products for inland water vessels that harness the benefits of hydrogen fuel cell technology by creating power without pollution and noise. The products are designed to replace diesel generators by integrating hydrogen fuel cells and gas storage into a system that can easily be installed onto a narrowboat, wide-beam or inland waterway cruiser. The systems and housings are designed with ease of use, safety and longevity in mind and to comply with all boat safety regulations. Their first two products are the HyArk and HERO. HyArk is made to service the domestic or ‘hotel’ load of a boat (lighting, fridge, etc), but not the electric propulsion aspect. HERO will support both the propulsion and domestic power requirements. HyArk provides up to 200 W of DC power to keep domestic batteries fully charged. The hydrogen is stored in two “G20” cylinders, each containing around 6.5 kWh of stored energy. HERO has a 1kWh fuel cell and 3.6 kg of hydrogen storage. Depending on conditions and use, Hydrogen Afloat estimates HERO will provide around 50 miles (90 km) of cruising range. Hydrogen Afloat website Pro Electrical – Solar Tilt System, The Boat Battery Pro Electrical are the innovative creators of the telescoping rod Solar Tilt System and The Boat Battery, two products designed to make life easier and simpler for narrowboat and canalboat owners. Both were designed by Phil Owen, a qualified electrician for 24 years who has been living off grid for 22 years. Having installed many types of solar panel mounting on boats, he came up with the Solar Tilt System that allows owners to easily and quickly adjust solar panels to make maximum use of the sometimes uncooperative British sunlight (!). The high tilt on the system can achieve 4-5 times the generative yield during winter. The Boat Battery is a self enclosed unit that enables users to easily install Lithium battery packs on to canal and narrowboats. The unit includes all the components that would normally take up a lot of time, knowledge and space to install. It is compatible with engines that use two alternators (including a dedicated alternator for domestic use) and provides an accurate state of charge reading. It comes with a 5-year Warranty Service which doesn’t require the removal of the battery if a repair is needed. Pro Electrical The post UK electric boat show ‘Electrika’ returns for 3rd successful year appeared first on Plugboats.

The silent, clean and precise operation of electric motors has always been attractive to those who like to do their fishing from a kayak, and now ePropulsion has customized their popular eLite outboard to appeal to those who enjoy one of the fastest-growing activities in recreational fishing. Listen to this article as a podcast The new kLite 750 is a ‘rudder style’ electric outboard, where the wide, tapered shaft holding the motor also steers the boat and holds the motor’s integrated 378 Watt hour battery, so there is nothing extra for a kayaker to lug around. The entire unit weighs in at under 15 lbs (6.8 kg). Multiple features for kayak fishers With its specifically designed mounting bracket, the kLite has a number of features kayak fishers will appreciate: Anglers simply snap the motor onto a mounting pin on the kayak, connect the steering lines and cables, and are ready to fish, A spring-tensioned mechanism delivers up to 300W in reverse, ensuring the propeller won’t kick up and spook fish, The mechanism also gives way smoothly if it encounters underwater obstacles, rocks or during manual lifting, The kLine operates in less than seven inches of water (18 cm) and can be adjusted deeper for big water, The rudder design steers even when the throttle is off and the kayak is being propelled by paddle, A separated sun-shaded colour monitor mounts out of the way on the console, deck, or track, so anglers can keep their eyes on the water, The low-profile throttle tucks beside the seat without snagging clothing, The unit includes a grab handle in case the mount blocks the kayak’s existing carry handle. The kLite has plenty of power for moving a kayak, fisher and gear through the water, with three modes available at the tap of a switch. Go Mode delivers 500W continuous power (.75 hp) for general cruising while Sport Burst provides 750W (1 hp) for up to 60 seconds and is great for shooting rapids or to punch through rips. When the fisher has arrived at the waters where they they want to cast or dip a line, Fish Mode provides precise low-end control. “When we showed our original prototype at ICAST (the world’s largest sportfishing trade show), the interest was substantial,” said Tom Watson, president of ePropulsion Americas. “The eLite has already been revolutionary for tenders and small craft, and we are confident that the kLite is going to take kayak anglers to new and exciting places.” Latest of ePropulsion innovations ePropulsion was founded in 2012 by current CEO Danny Tao and fellow students, graduates, faculty and advisers from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. They launched their first motor, the Spirit 1.0, at the METStrade marine industry trade show in 2014, where their brushless, direct-drive technology was the first in the market. Their low power (1 to 6 kiloWatts / ≈3 to 10 hp) Spirit and Navy outboards and pod drives established and built a reputation for high quality and value which the company has built on. Their product line now includes electric propulsion solutions for everything from small dinghies to runabouts, workboats, sailing catamarans and 12 metre (40 ft) ferries. In 2022 they introduced the H-Series range of inboards catering to boatbuilders and the commercial market. The 60-250kW (80 – 350 hp) motors enable vessels between 60 to 100’ (18 to use a battery electric zero emission propulsion system. The I-Series followed, with lower-powered inboards (10 – 40kW / 15 – 55hp) designed for smaller vessels including sailboats, day boats, narrowboats and canal boats. The X-Series introduced in 2023 brought similarly powered outboards to the market: 12, 20 and 40 kW (≈16, 30 and 55 hp). The motors are complemented by ePropulsion’s E-Series and G-Series lines of lithium iron phosphate (LifePo or LFP) batteries that provide exceptional energy density, extended cycle life and increased safety. The modular technology of their eSSA products (ePropulsion Smart System Architecture) enables safe, reliable connection of all components while saving time and reducing complexity. Electric propulsion for just about any boat owner or builder  In 2024 they introduced the eLite rudder style outboard, which has been a major success. The kayak-customized kLite now takes things to the next level with a product aimed at a very specific segment of the boating public. According to the American Sportfishing Association, more than two and a half million anglers in the US fish from kayaks, making up a market worth somewhere between half a billion and 600M dollars (€440M – 525M). Market intelligence firm Ken Research estimates that kayak-designed electric propulsion systems account for about 10% of that with US$50m–70m in annual sales. ePropulsion is now in the position of being one of the global leaders in electric propulsion, with a product range that will be key to the electric transition in the coming years. What they have built is a brand known for quality and innovation that makes it easier and easier for just about any recreational or commercial boat owner – along with new and established boatyards – to have a full electric vessel that reduces noise, carbon and toxic emissions on our waterways and in the air that we breathe. ePropulsion website Shop for ePropulsion products from local dealers in the Plugboats Marketplace Main photo by Richard R on Unsplash The post New kLite kayak fishing electric outboard from ePropulsion appeared first on Plugboats.

With partners and affiliates in over 20 countries already, ExploMar is expanding an impressive international network of dealers, distributors and other partners ready to capitalize on the growing interest around the world in electric water transportation. Working with these partners has also demonstrated that electric outboards can do everything expected of a motor – and then some – with technology that is quieter, cleaner and more economical in the long run. Cruising yachts in Poland, ferries in Nigeria, sport RIBs in Germany, fishing boats in Indonesia –  here’s a short (and incomplete) rundown of the latest vessels equipped with their systems, showing a glimpse of the range of locations and use cases. Listen to this article as a podcast Poland – spacious charter yachts for inland waters In Poland, LAMDO Houseboats charters 10 metre (33 ft) yachts for luxury cruising in the country’s Masurian Lake District, which contains more than 2,000 lakes and was chosen as one of the 28 finalists of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Their LY30+ Open and LY30+ Fly Trawler models are spacious ‘apartments on the water’ designed by Tony Castro, first released in their fossil fuel version 2023. They have been designed as a C Category vessel in the European classification: yachts intended for coastal cruising and inland waters, able to handle moderately strong winds of up to 27 knots (force 6) and waves reaching two meters (7ft) in height. LAMDO has now built two LY30s outfitted with the ExploMar WAVE 70+ electric outboard system and a third with the larger WAVE 300 system. The companies worked closely together, taking advantage of ExploMar’s experience with other boat builders as a one-stop service covering design, installation, and on-water commissioning. The WAVE 70+ motor has 40 kW continuous power, 80 kW peak (≈ 55 / 108 hp) and an estimated energy consumption of about 1 kiloWatt hour per kilometre (kWh/km) – meaning it has a range of about 60 kilometres with the accompanying 60 kWh capacity ExploMar lithium ion (NMC) battery. The WAVE 300 has continuous power of 150 kW, 225 peak (≈ 205 / 305 hp) and an estimated energy consumption of about 2.5 kWh/km. Systems matched to boating experiences  The LAMBO houseboats are chartered to people with all kinds of differences in how they want to use the boat, and the two ExploMar system provide them with all the options. A beam of 3.5m (11.5 ft) allows plenty of space for friends and family vacations, whether they are covering a long or short distance. With two cabins and four berths as well as room in the salon for two more to sleep, the LY30s can accommodate a total of six overnight passengers – ten during the day. The salon/galley has a folding table and bar with fully equipped kitchen and an open space can be created between cockpit and the salon area for an airy feel. A bathing platform makes swimming and enjoying the water a breeze. The quiet, no fumes ExploMar electric motors and battery system are the ideal companion for any kind of cruising in the Masurian District or any of the other destinations offered by Lamdo. Expect not only Lamdo, but many other builders in the area to start seeing demand for electric as word gets around about the benefits from people enjoying their ‘electric experience’. Nigeria – electric ferries and solar charging Last year Lagos, Nigeria became one of the host cities of the E1 Electric Speedboat Championships, a high profile declaration to the world that the country is serious about a future of safer mobility, climate resilience, and long-term cost efficiency. Read about the 2025 E1 Series race in Lagos Nigeria The city has seen its population swell to over 100 million people in the past few decades and the metropolis is just one of many cities in Africa where commuters are looking for alternatives to chronically congested roads and the pollution, airborne particles and health impacts that go along with them. A 30 km (18 mi.) lagoon winds through Lagos and connects it to the Port of Guinea. ExploMar is part of a team that is executing on a plan for the city that includes up to 70 electric and hybrid ferries and 25 terminals to provide waterbound transport with zero emissions and quieter, more peaceful journeys for all. At the recent CIBS (China International Boat Show), ExploMar signed an agreement with project backer Caverton Offshore Support Group for 20 electric propulsion systems and accompanying 5S energy station chargers. ExploMar and Caverton have spent the past two years developing and testing the system together, with a prototype ferry already operating in Lagos and transporting passengers in a pilot programme. The journey from Ikorodu to Lagos Island, which takes as much as two hours by car or motorcycle, takes about a quarter of that time by electric ferry. The 28-seat, 12-meter (40 ft) vessel – named OMIBUS – brings together a Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) hull and twin ExploMar WAVE 300 electric outboards (see specs above). On a fully loaded cruising range they deliver up to 3 hours at 10–15 knots – the main use case for a passenger ferry – and a maximum speed of 32 knots. Chargers equipped with 300kW solar system The 5S Energy Station is equipped with a 300kW solar system that can generate up to 1500 kWh of electricity in a day. It can fully recharge the ExploMar twin 125 kWh High Energy Density Batteries (HEDB) in one hour and support up to six hours of daily operation. Olabode Makanjuola, CEO of Caverton Offshore Support Group, describes the collaboration as a defining moment for regional transportation. “The future of Nigeria’s waterways is electric,” says Makanjuola. “Cities like Lagos are defined by water, yet millions of residents remain trapped in road congestion while vast waterway networks lie underutilized. Conventional petrol and diesel-powered ferries are costly to operate and increasingly difficult to justify in dense urban environments.” “This partnership sets out to validate an entirely new operating model under real-world conditions. Along with that, ExploMar’s manufacturing scale and systems integration is central to delivering solutions for Lagos and other emerging markets.” Thailand, Germany, Hungary France, Caribbean – new ExploMar Electric Boating Experience outlets As ExploMar has expanded its partnerships and touch points with both boat builders and consumers they’ve learned that getting each to consider an electric outboard requires an understanding that the propulsion is fundamentally different than combustion motors in a lot of ways and requires rethinking some assumptions. Many in the e-boating industry talk of the ‘electric experience’, where people are amazed by how quiet and hard performing electric outboards can be. ExploMar is putting that effect into action with new industry and retail outlets that go beyond what people have come to expect. The philosophy is reflected in the name of their new concept: the ExploMar Electric Boating Experience. The ‘Experience’ idea was first explored in Kuncheng Lake in Changshu, China, where systems are tested and demonstrated in real life operating conditions. More than just another sea trial opportunity, the EEBE gives boaters and builders insights and first hand appreciation of what makes electric propulsion truly different from using exploding fossil fuels to make a vessel go through the water. The first Experience centre outside Changshu is in Bangkok and was developed with local dealer Thai Maritec. It encourages and allows customers to explore ExploMar’s high-performance electric outboards up close. They can ask questions, get answers and get out on the water for real-world usage and detailed follow-up on the practical side of electric boating, including charging and energy management. The questions are an essential part of the Experience. In many standard dealers and marinas, boaters are sometimes reluctant to ask things that they feel might reveal their lack of knowledge about how electric motors and battery systems work. Here, every question is respected and seen as an opportunity to spread the word about e-boating. The idea is to to help customers better understand how the technology could work within their own boating operations. Moving electric boats from being ‘understood’ to being ‘chosen’ “We are building a global user perception network where electric boats are no longer just a trend, but are truly experienced, utilized and validated across different markets and real-world scenarios,” says ExploMar’s CEO Alex Dong. “As global water mobility transitions toward low-carbon and intelligent solutions, this approach provides a clearer pathway for electric boats to move from being ‘understood’ to being ‘chosen’.” As the first ExploMar Electric Boating Experience partner location, the Thai Maritec collaboration is an important learning experience for ExploMar itself to fine tune, enhance and roll out the concept for other markets. In Germany, ExploMar recently announced the appointment of Yacht & Technik as distributor for the country. An Electric Boating Experience outlet is under development for Chiemsee Lake with the first element already in place: a ZAR Formenti 6.5 metre (21 ft) RIB with ExploMar Wave 150+ electric outboard available for test rides. Summer Wind Kft has been appointed exclusive ExploMar distributor for Hungary and their team is actively working with ExploMar on the EEBE that will be an important focal point for a country whose inland waterways, including Lake Balaton, are widely recognized for their strict environmental standards and forward-looking approach to sustainable boating. New ExploMar partner SAS Opensea, part of Vanguard Yachts Group, will be distributor in France and Monaco as well as many Caribbean nations in the Francophony such as Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Barthélemy, and Saint Martin. Joel Amor, President of SAS Opensea, visited ExploMar’s booth at CIBS and travelled to the flagship Changshu Electric Boating Experience after the exhibition for an on-water sea trial. “Getting hands-on with these systems is essential,” he said. “The design, performance and engineering quality behind ExploMar’s products clearly demonstrate strong potential for the markets we serve and we will be actively supporting market development through the Experience centre to offer customers a premium and immersive engagement.” Indonesia and the Americas In Indonesia ExploMar worked with dealer Komponen, distributor Apollo Marine and electric and hybrid boatyard Kapal Listrik Internasional to deliver a Saalima08 commercial fishing boat with Dual WAVE 70+ Electric Outboards and dual SI-60 batteries. Rudy Kurniawan, Director of Kapal Listrik, said ‘Indonesia is the largest maritime nation in the world, so as Indonesians, we feel called not just to be spectators, but to play a leading role in electric boating technology. The advantages of the ExploMar systems make them relevant not only for activites like fishing and inter-island transportation, but also for developing the marine tourism sector, one of our country’s greatest assets.” Greman Corporation of Lima, Peru is the official ExploMar dealer in yet another emerging electric boat market with huge potential – the continent of South America. In Chile, a 7 metre workboat powered by the ExploMar WAVE 70+ is now in operation for aquaculture applications. Back in Europe ExploMar continues its relationship with Italy’s AS LaBruna and will be returning to the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge July 8-11 to defend its title as winner of the 2025 Monaco-Ventimiglia electric boat race that is part of the competition. North America is a different situation than other continents because many things are determined by states and provinces rather than by country. ExploMar is in active discussions with a number of dealers and distributors there, with more news to come on Plugboats. Any one interested in finding out about opportunities in North America should reach out to Mr. Dong through the ExploMar website: ExploMar Contact  See all ExploMar Dealers and Partners  The post ExploMar high performance electric outboards making international waves: Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, South America… appeared first on Plugboats.

With a win by Angola Westbrook Racing (owned by actor Will Smith) in Dubrovnik this past weekend, his team now leads the race for the E1 season championship as the sport continues to grow in popularity. Tom Brady’s Team Brady – champion of the first two season – is in second spot followed by Team AlUla Championed by NBA star LeBron James. This is the second year that Croatia’s historic and romantic city has hosted the E1, and the third race of the 2026 series. The Adriatic Luxury Hotels E1 Dubrovnik GP 2026 takes place in the turquoise waters off Old Town, with its medieval walls, copper-green domes and terracotta roofs providing a stunning backdrop to the 21st century electric technology. Listen to this article as a podcast The E1 format has ten teams competing, each owned by well known personalities like Smith, Brady, James, tennis legend Rafael Nadal, multi-Grammy winner Marc Anthony, and others. Each team has a female and male pilot who race in one-design hydrofoiling electric boats – Racebirds – that can hit speeds of 90 kmph (50 knots / 55 mph). E1 2026 Race 1: Jedda    E1 2026 Race 2: Lake Como  E1 2026 Race 4: Monaco     Second year for Dubrovnik event The season consists of eight race weekends. Previous to Dubrovnik were Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and Lake Como, Italy. Monaco is next up on the calendar (17-18 July), followed by Luada, Angola (12-13 Sep), Lagos, Nigeria (3-4 Oct), Miami, USA (13-14 Nov), and winding up with the crowning of the ‘Champions of the Water” in the Bahamas (Nov 21-22).  Each race weekend has a day of qualifying, then a multi-race day: ‘playoffs’, the finals and consolation ‘place race’. The gender of the pilot of each team alternates throughout each weekend’s races, but there is no ‘women’s race’ and ‘men’s race’, all races have a mix. Before we get to the Dubrovnik event, you can click on one of the two sections below to get an Overview of the Series and/or an explanation of the Rules and Strategies. Overview of the E1 Series, Team Owners, Pilots and the Racebird boat (Click to + expand or – close E1 Series Background) Launched in Jeddah in January 2024, the E1 Series features ten teams racing the one design ‘RaceBird’ all-electric hydrofoiling speedboats at events held in top international ports and waterways. Each team is owned by a noted figure in the worlds of sport, entertainment and business and is led by a female and male pilot who compete in mixed genre races throughout the season. There are no ‘men’s races’ and ‘women’s races’, they are all on equal footing. The goal of the series, aside from deciding ‘The Champions of the Water’, is to publicize and promote cutting-edge clean technologies while helping to protect and restore our planet’s coastal waters and ecosystems. The series was founded by Alejandro Agag and Rodi Basso and is loosely patterned after the on-land Formula 1 and Formula E car events, where the emphasis is on the driver’s capabilities rather than throwing money at technology. In fact, Agag is a founder of the Formula E electric car racing series and Basso worked with Ferrari, Red Bull Racing and McLaren Applied Technologies. The Racebird itself is designed by Sophie Horne of Seabird Technologies. The Sophie Horne. The 7 meter (23 ft) boat has hydrofoiling wings that lift the hull out of the water enabling speeds of up to 90 kmph (50 knots / 55 mph) using a 150 kW (200 brake horsepower) electric outboard system by Mercury Racing and Kreisel batteries. The ten teams and are their owners are: Team Brady: former NFL quarterback Tom Brady Team Rafa: tennis legend Rafael Nadal 
Team Miami: multi-Grammy winner Marc Anthony Team Aoki: DJ / Producer Steve Aoki Team AlUlA: championed by basketball’s Lebron James Team Drogba: Ivory Coast footballer Didier Drogba 
Team Blue Rising: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli Team Sierra: Sierra Enterprises with ambassadors Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid soccer) and Kyle Kuzma (NBA basketball) Team Monaco: Monaco The pilots of the boats come from a wide variety of disciplines. Many, like Sam Coleman and Emma Kimmaläinen of Team Brady, came from powerboating and motorsport racing, but Maxime Nocher of Team Monaco was a kite surfing champion; Team Drogma’s Tara Pacheco was in sailboat racing; Cris Lazarraga of Team Rafa was a jetski racer and Lucas Ordóñez of Westwood first entered real life professional racing by winning a spot in a PlayStation 3 Gran Turismo competition. (»» go back to top to close) Electric Speedboat Series Rules and Strategies (Click to + expand or – close the rules) E1 SERIES: RULES Championship: Ten teams race over 9 weekends, with points awarded for finishing place, along with some bonus points for specific achievements. The Champions of the Water are the team that accumulates most points by the end of the season. Events: Each event is held over two days, usually a Friday and Saturday. Qualifying time trials and races are held on Day One. Day Two has Group Races which decide two of the finalists, the Race Off to determine the other four finalists, the Place Race, and two Finals races – so both the female and male co-pilots of each team help determine the outcome. The Finals and Place Race dictate the Championship Points awarded for each weekend. Points Awarded: Points are awarded for each placing every weekend with the Champion having the most points at the end of the season. 1st: 38  |  2nd: 30 |  3rd: 23 |  4th: 19 |  5th: 15 |  6th: 13 |  7th: 9 |  8th:  8 |  9th: 5 |  10th: 3. Points are also awarded for the three fastest Qualifiers: Fastest: 3  |  2nd: 2 |  3rd: 1. One bonus point is awarded for the fastest lap of the weekend. Photo ©Shiv Gohil Qualifying: There are four Qualifying Stages with teams knocked out to establish the pole positions for Saturday’s races. Qualifying Stage 1: Time Trials in which all 10 teams participate, the results ranked by average of both pilots’ best laps. Bottom 2 teams eliminated. Qualifying Stage 2: Remaining 8 teams in two sessions (groups of 4). Individual timed runs in reverse order, 2 non-consecutive attempts per team. Bottom 2 teams eliminated. Qualifying Stage 3: Remaining 6 teams in two sessions (groups of 3). Same format as Q1. Bottom 2 eliminated. Qualifying Stage 4: Pole Shootout to determines initial Pole Positions on Race Day. Final 4 teams, single 20-minute session. Each completes 2 timed laps in inverted order. Points are awarded toward the Championship total: 3-2-1. Saturday Racing Group Stages: teams divided based on Qualifying results: Group A: 1st, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th Group B: 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 10th The top team from each group advances directly to the Finals. The bottom team from each goes to the Place Race. The teams finishing 2-3-4 in each go to the Race Off. Race Off: Six team single race (only one pilot from each team) with the top four finishers going to the Finals and the bottom two going to the Place Race. Place Race: Two races, one with each team’s pilot, best averaged time. Determines places 7-10 and Championship points. Finals: Two races, one with each team’s pilot, best averaged time. Determines places 1-6 and Championship points. SOME GENERAL RULES: Pilots In every stage except the Group Races and the Race Off both the female and male pilot participate in separate races to determine the winning team of each stage, alternating races throughout the weekend. In the Finals, the finishing order for the first race determines pole position for the second. Laps There is not just one lap length, but three: Short, ‘Normal’ and Long. The distances are tailored to the waters and layout of each location, but are somewhere between 900 m ( ≈ .5 Nm /  .6 mi) and 1700 m ( to ≈ .91 Nm / 1.0 mi). The Qualifying Stages are timed on one Normal lap. The Saturday Races are six laps – one of which must be a Long Lap and one of which must be a Short Lap. Penalties are usually an extra long lap within the six laps, which could add anywhere from 20 to 35 seconds to the overall race time.  Boosts Then there are the boosts. Pilots are allowed to draw extra energy out of the battery – for bursts of speed up to 20 seconds. The catch is that the time it takes to prepare for another boost is twice as long as the boost itself. So, if a pilot takes a boost for 10 seconds they will have to wait for 20 seconds before they can take another. Between the lap lengths and the boosts, there is a LOT of strategy involved, and the pilots are in constant contact with ‘Mission Control’ back at the dock. General Strategy Aside from the boosting and lap strategies, the overriding goal is to find clean water. The RaceBirds travel fastest when they are flying above the water on their foils. The boats need to be balanced both across the beam and along the length for optimum performance and waves – either natural or from the other boats – makes it tougher to stay on foil. That not only slows the pilot down but also requires extra power to get back up out of the water and onto the foils. END OF RULES (»» go back to top to close) Coming into Dubrovnik, Smith’s Westbrook Angola Team had only won in one locale: Italy’s Lake Como – the only freshwater event on the circuit. The most recent victory was a month ago and the first was two years before that. Pilots Lucas Ordóñez and Sara Price were sitting on top of the standings for the first time coming into Dubrovnik, but it was a slim lead. Just three points separated them from Emma Kimiläinen and Sam Coleman of Team Brady, another three from the team owned by DJ/Producer Steve Aoki (Dani Clos and Sara Misir), and seventeen from James’ AlUla team of Nerea Martí and Rusty Wyatt. Expectations were high for a thrilling weekend. The waters off Dubrovnik’s Old Town may be beautiful but they are deceptively challenging for the Racebirds, which travel fastest when their hydrofoiling wings are evenly balanced at the same height above the water. Waves, especially unpredictable ones, are not friends. In Dubrovnik, big rollers come from different directions all over the track, not just the deep waters of the Adriatic Sea, but also bouncing back from the shore side. Winds coming off the coastal mountains don’t make things any easier or less complicated. Challenging conditions Friday Qualifying was a great demonstration of how the pilots navigate through these kinds of conditions, but held few surprises as Westbrook, Brady and Aoki came out 1-2-3, their positions at that time in the overall Championship standings. In Saturday’s Group Stage races, Westbrook continued their winning form, thoroughly dominating and getting a direct bye to the Finals. “This is amazing for our team,” said pilot Sara Price. “I don’t think we’ve ever actually won qualifying.” They were joined in the Finals by arch-rival Team Brady as both Kimiläinen and Coleman topped their Group Stage to keep the pressure on for the overall season hunt. It was a different story for Team Drogba Global Africa, owned by footballer Didier Drogba – former Chelsea star and Captain of the Ivory Coast World Cup team. Despite New Zealand pilot Micah Wilkinson topping his Group Stage race, a disqualification for dangerous driving by teammate Tara Pacheco – a four-time Spanish Olympian and world champion sailor – resulted in the team missing out on a place in the Finals. The Finals of an E1 race weekend consist of two races – the times of the female and male racers are combined –  and six teams competing. With Westwood and Brady automatically in due to their Group Stage performances, six other teams participated in the Race Off to determine the other four Finalists and their pole positions. There, Tom Chiappe of Rafael Nadal’s Team Rafa put in a masterful performance that led to him being awarded PIF Pilot of the Day for steering his team to the Finals despite a tough overall weekend. AlUla and Team Miami (Marc Anthony) were nose and nose for the next pole position and the sixth team in the Finals was Monaco, a new entry this year. In Final 1 Emma Kimiläinen of Team Brady beat Westbrook’s Price to the first corner and held the advantage for the rest of the race. Final 2 was disrupted after the nose of Timmy Hansen’s Team Miami boat became detached as a result of a high-impact collision with a significant wave that saw the red flags come out and the team out of the race. Once racing resumed, Westbrook’s Lucas Ordóñez found extra speed to take the chequered flag and overall victory.  Speaking after the race, Ordóñez said: “This weekend has been incredibly special. We’ve triumphed in difficult conditions and proved our fight and resilience as a team. Will has backed us all the way so it’s amazing to pay back that trust.” This season is far from over Team Brady’s second place puts them 12 points behind Westbrook for the season, with AlUla another 19 points back. The season is still young, though. The winners of a race weekend receive 38 points, so with the season not even halfway through, this is far from over. Jamie Copas, Chief Executive Officer, E1, said: “This has been an extraordinary weekend of racing in one of the world’s great coastal cities, and today’s final delivered everything E1 stands for – fierce competition, gifted pilots, and the most spectacular setting in motorsport. The 2026 Championship is shaping up to be one of the most compelling seasons we have seen. We head to Monaco next month with the standings far from settled and every point between now and the finale will matter.” One of the unique aspects of the E1 Series is the off-water activities, some of which are driven by celebrity awareness and other by awareness of what is happening with our planet. On the celebrity side, LeBron James and fellow NBA star Kyle Kuzma (co-owner of Team Sierra Racing Club) were on the Dalmatian Coast alongside tennis legend Rafael Nadal to see everything live.  They do not bring star power alone, though. All owners are committed to E1’s mission to “leveraging the unique sporting platform and unmatched global reach to showcase cutting-edge technologies that promote the protection of marine ecosystems and the uptake of e-mobility solutions worldwide.” On Friday, in addition to the Qualifying races, there was also a Blue Economy Summit convened by Dubrovnik and Croatian officials, industry leaders, financial institutions and public authorities to examine how coastal economies can transition to climate-resilient development. The Championship provides a live demonstration of zero-emission marine technology at scale. While the team owners aren’t in the cockpits of the boats, their competitive spirits still shine through in their WhatsApp group. Will Smith posted a celebratory ‘YES! Finally ahead of you, Brady‘ as the NFL icon and owner of the two time reigning champions shot back with that time-honoured phrase of every sporting event: ‘We’ll see you at the next one.’ E1 Series website   E1 YouTube Channel 2026 E1 Championship Standings After Race 3: Dubrovnik PLC TEAM OWNER FEMALE MALE PTS 1 Westbrook Racing Will Smith Sara Price Lucas Ordóñez 101 2 Team Brady Tom Brady Emma Kimiläinen Sam Coleman 89 3 Team AlUla Championed by LeBron James Nerea Martí Rusty Wyatt 70 4 Aoki Racing Team Steve Aoki Sara Misir Dani Clos 59 5 Team Blue Rising Virat Kohli Mashael AlObaidan John Peeters 47 6 Team Rafa Rafael Nadal Cris Lazarraga Tom Chiappe 35 7 Team Monaco   Oban Duncan Maxime Nocher 33 8 Sierra Racing Club Thibaut Courtois and Kyle Kuzma Catie Munnings Erik Stark 27 9 Team Miami powered by Magnus Marc Anthony Rianna O’Meara-Hunt* Timmy Hansen 26 10 Team Drogba Global Africa Didier Drogba Tara Pacheco* Micah Wilkinson 20   The post Will Smith, Tom Brady, LeBron James teams now 1-2-3 in E1 electric speedboat racing appeared first on Plugboats.

Navalt, one of the planet’s solar boat pioneers, has made a big leap in its mission to ‘electrify the oceans’ with one of its Limo luxury tour boats being shipped 12.703 kilometres (7,893 mi) from Kerala, India to Halifax, Canada, where it will join Halifax Harbour Tours Listen to this article as a podcast Navalt was founded in 2009 by naval architect Sandith Thandassery, who has dedicated his career to revolutionizing water transport through clean energy. The first boat built by the company – Sunrider – made the Limca Book of Records – the reference book documenting world records held by Indians – for the fastest solar boat ever built. Solar electric ferry won first Gustave Trouvé Awards In 2017 he led the design and building of Aditya, India’s first solar electric ferry, which carries about a half million passengers per year – over 4 million since its launch –  saving about 225,000 litres of diesel fuel and over 500,000 kilograms of CO2 emissions (about 1.25M pounds). The Aditya was a winner of the first Gustave Trouvé Electric Boat Awards in 2020 and Navalt repeated its win in the 2024 Awards for the Srav solar-electric workboat. Read more about the Aditya solar electric ferry The company is India’s leading building of solar electric ferries and has now built over 80 boats that are serving passengers in places like popular Sukhna Lake at the foothills of the Himalayas. In all, the company offers 18 models – workboats, leisure boats, defence boats, water taxis and ferries – none of which has or will ever burn a single drop of fossil fuel. At about the same time the Aditya was launched, Colin Smith was on the other side of the world starting Halifax Harbour Tours with a former British Thames River tow barge with quite a history. Bought by a tour operator in Puerto Rico who had a 40 hp diesel motor installed, it later took visitors around the Florida Everglades before the famous Airboats took over that business, was retired after doing  duty as a Lake Erie tourist boat and was found by Smith in a barn nearby. London Thames barge to Canadian e-tour boat He had been the captain of a diesel tour boat in Halifax harbour and longed for something without the fumes and noise — friendlier to the environment, himself and the passengers. He knew the ultra-efficient hull of the barge would be perfect for electric propulsion, so he switched out the diesel for an 8kW Lynch axial flux motor with 7kWh battery, added a solar roof and restored the rest of the boat – the Violet Mac – to its original Thames glory and beyond. Halifax Harbour Tours was born in 2018 and has been going strong ever since. “When we first started, our ‘fuel costs’ were about 60¢ a day.” he told me. “They’re not an awful lot more now, but the thing isn’t the cost for me, it’s the passenger experience. It’s quiet, there’s only 8 people on board, and the Guides are told to let people know about all of the historic sites in the harbour, but not get in the way of the passengers having a chance to talk among themselves and get to know each other. We often get reviews with people saying it’s the best experience they had on their visit to Canada.” There was only one thing that could be improved: the notoriously fickle and wildly variable Halifax weather. Smith couldn’t do anything about that, but he could do something about a boat that would be able to operate year round and also provide some shelter for those who don’t like a little ‘liquid sunshine’ on their tours. Enter Navalt. Smith saw Navalt and some of its boats on Plugboats and decided to get in touch with Thandasherry about getting one of the totally covered solar electric ferries. They decided on the Limo. We’ll let Sandith take it from here. This is from his personal blog: Navalt Crosses the Atlantic: Our First Boat Lands in North America There are projects that move a business forward, and then there are projects that redraw the map. For us, shipping a Limo to Halifax, Canada is firmly the second kind. It is our first vessel headed to North America — and it travelled there in a way no Navalt boat has before: as a knock-down kit, packed flat into five containers, ready to be reborn on Canadian shoreline. Why we shipped a boat in pieces A 10-metre catamaran does not slide neatly into a shipping container. So instead of moving the boat, we moved the boat’s anatomy. This was also our attempt to work closely with our boatbuilding parter while lowering the logistics cost of the project. The Limo was carefully designed for disassembly and split into modules sized to fit standard FEU containers (Forty Foot Equivalent Units): Two hulls, separated and cradled for transit The deck, broken down into sections The superstructure, divided into three pieces to clear the FEU envelope A dedicated outfitting container carrying the battery system and the remaining fit-out items Five containers in total. This knock-down approach is what makes long-haul export of a premium vessel both economical and practical — and it is a capability we are proud to have proven on our very first North American shipment. Built for the Canadian cold Halifax is not Kerala. A boat that performs beautifully in tropical backwaters has to be re-engineered to survive — and thrive — through an Atlantic Canadian winter. The heart of that adaptation is the energy system. This Limo carries a 2 × 20 kWh marine-grade LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery pack, but with a crucial difference: each pack is fitted with an integrated heating system designed specifically to manage the cold conditions of Halifax. Lithium batteries lose performance and charging ability in low temperatures, so keeping the cells in their optimal thermal window through a harsh winter isn’t a luxury — it’s what allows the boat to run reliably, season after season. Driving the vessel are two 15 kW (≈ inboard electric motors, configured with Navalt’s signature independent dual battery-and-motor architecture. That redundancy means a single fault never leaves you stranded on the water — a reassurance that matters as much in a Canadian harbour as it does anywhere. A premium boat, by design The Limo has always been our answer to a simple question: what if luxury on the water didn’t have to mean noise, fumes, and fuel bills? It is a premium solar-electric leisure boat built for private cruising — couch-style seating, generous interior space for gatherings, and the kind of silent, vibration-free ride that only electric propulsion can deliver. At 10 metres long and 3.5 metres wide, this Halifax boat keeps all of that character while being purpose-built for its new home waters. Clean lines, a stable catamaran hull, and refined interiors — the Limo’s identity travels intact, even when the boat itself travels in pieces. Integration is underway Right now, on the ground in Halifax, under the guidance of Colin Smith and his team, those five containers are becoming a boat again. The hulls are being joined, the deck and superstructure reassembled, and the battery and outfitting items integrated into the vessel. It is painstaking, precise work — and watching a kit transform back into a sleek, water-ready cruiser is genuinely one of the most satisfying things to witness in our line of work. A landmark for Navalt This is more than a delivery. It is the first time a Navalt boat has reached North America, the first time we have exported a premium vessel as a fully engineered knock-down kit, and the first time we have adapted our energy systems for a genuinely cold-climate environment. Each of those is a milestone on its own. Together, they mark a real step-change in what Navalt can build and where we can take it. From the backwaters of Kerala to the harbours of Halifax, the mission stays the same: oceans, electrified. We can’t wait to see this one on the water. We expect to launch in July. Click on the links below to find out more about the Navalt Limo or book a cruise on Halifax Harbour Tours’ new boat or the Violet Mac Navalt  Halifax Harbour Tours The post India’s leading solar electric ferry builder delivers first boat to North America appeared first on Plugboats.

Optima Yachts of the UK, a winner in the 2024 Gussies International Electric Boat Awards, is looking for investors, operators or strategic acquirers that can take the Optima 14 and the company’s other recreational and commercial electric vessels into production. Listen to this article as a podcast All of the Optima boats are designed around the company’s proprietary ultra-efficient hull technology, engineered using advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to dramatically reduce resistance and energy consumption. The result is a vessel capable of travelling over 150 nautical miles at comfortable cruising speeds. This puts the hull in the top tier of (non-foiling) electric boats in terms of moving it through water using the least amount of energy. Having said that, not all electric boats are designed for the same kind of use. Many are designed to be planing boats, harbour workboats, or other vessels that are less concerned about this kind of cruising. 5 years of R&D for ultra efficient hull The distinctive Optima hull is the result of more than five years of research and development and was supported by £1.6 Million (€1.85M, $2.15M) in innovation grants. It might be described as a ‘trimaran tunneling hull’. It has a central hull with ‘pontoons’ on either side, these adjacent mini-hulls having an extremely sharp V profile. They connect to the main section of the hull with an arching design that creates a sort of tunnel similar to the hulls used in speedboat racing. What makes the Optima attractive for the large percentage of boat owners who are less concerned about engineering and more concerned about comfort is that the hull provides this efficiency while the rest of the boat has been designed to be spacious and elegant with all of the amenities one expects from a luxury yacht. The 10.6-metre (35 ft) Optima e10 can accommodate up to 8 guests and has a double bed cabin, fridge/freezer, sink, induction stovetop hob/grill, hot waterdeck transom shower, electric toilet with holding tank and a high end 4 speaker audio system. The E14 electric award winning boat takes things to the next level, with a sunbed, central dining area and room for 12 guests. First e-boat to circumnavigate Isle of Wight In 2023, powered by a 40kW electric propulsion system, the e10 became the first electric boat to circumnavigate the Isle of Wight non-stop, completing the 55-nautical-mile journey while costing just £20 (€23, $27) to recharge. Optima CEO David Kendall said “It was an incredibly comfortable and enjoyable trip – we were able to have lunch and engage in pleasant conversation on passage thanks to the good sea keeping of the innovative hull and noise reduction from the electric drive. We arrived back in Lymington as relaxed and refreshed as we started, despite some challenging conditions south of the island including thick fog and lively seas off St Catherine’s Point.” Read: Optima e10 first electric boat to circumnavigate Isle of Wight Optima has also developed vessels that target the expanding commercial marine opportunities in tourism, hospitality and urban waterfront mobility. Adaptable configurations for 12-passenger luxury water taxis, small ferries and larger models carrying up to 50 passengers use the Optima hull and electric propulsion to dramatically lower long term ‘re-fuelling’ costs.  These applications are also relevant for island resorts, waterfront destinations and municipalities seeking zero-emission transport alternatives in response to tightening environmental legislation and changing customer expectations. Many hospitality operators are increasingly looking to offer premium guest transfer experiences that align with wider sustainability goals, while governments continue to invest in cleaner transport infrastructure. “We have spent years solving one of the biggest barriers to marine electrification – vessel efficiency,” said CEO Kendall. “We believe the business is now at an exciting inflection point and are looking for the right investment and ownership to take Optima to the next level, whether through commercial production, strategic partnerships or expansion into markets.” For investors, operators or strategic acquirers seeking entry into the rapidly growing electric marine market, the opportunity represents the acquisition of proven intellectual property, validated technology and a highly differentiated platform positioned at the intersection of sustainability, efficiency and premium marine mobility. Interested parties can get in touch through the Optima Yachts website. Optima Yachts website The post Gussies electric boat award winner seeks investment to begin commercial production appeared first on Plugboats.

The 7th edition of the Venice Boat Show (Salone Nautica Venezia) begins Wednesday, May 27th and will once again provide a large stage for electric propulsion in a city synonymous with water and boating. Listen to this article as a podcast The centre of the show is the Arsenale complex, where a 2,000 man enterprise could turn out a ship every day during Venice’s five century reign as a maritime empire, and an entire Italian forest was dedicated to supplying the wood. In this century, marine fast charging network Aqua superPower is supplying two high speed chargers for the electric boats that will line the P2 Pontoon of the complex, and a Green Parade will have those electric boats cruising through the historic canals of ‘La Serenissima‘ (the most serene city). The Green Parade is on Friday May 29 and kicks off three days dedicated to electric boating, winding up with the presentation of a number of awards on Sunday including:  Environmental Award: for the vessel with the lowest environmental impact Technological Award: for the most innovative technical solutions and Venice Award: for the vessel generating the lowest wake impact In this Plugboats Guide to Electric Boat Exhibitors we highlight some of the electric Sailboats, Power Boats, Watertoys, Jetskis, Motors and Batteries that will be showing at the Salone, along with a Directory of all electric boats exhibitors that includes links to their websites for further information.  Directory of Electric Boat Exhibitors at Salone Venezia 2026 Click to Open   +   or  –  Close a Directory of all electric exhibitors. Selected highlights of the show are below, featuring electric sailboats, electric powerboat, electric jetskis, and electric motors, drives and batteries Click any tile for company information and links. Ampereship ampereship.com Ampereship’s CleanPower vessels make electric mobility on inland waterways economically viable. 100% smart. 100% climate-friendly. AQUA superPower aqua-superpower.com [email protected] +44 7733 882 372work Our Mission To accelerate the transition to clean marine propulsion by delivering intelligent charging infrastructure for every type of electric vessel and marine operation. AQUA superPower is the first fully marinised global dockside network of fast charging stations for electric vessels. Powered by its proprietary cloud-based Neptune platform, AQUA combines reliable charging hardware, intelligent network management and 24/7 customer support to deliver a seamless charging experience. From marinas and yacht clubs to ports, harbours, commercial operators, boat builders and powertrain manufacturers, AQUA provides the infrastructure, software and expertise needed to accelerate the adoption of electric marine mobility. AS Labruna aslabruna.it aslabruna @ aslabruna.it +39 080 77 71 35 Axopar axopar.com Axopar has joined forces with Evoy motors to produce Evoy electric version of their Axopar 25. Jan-Erik Viitala, Founding Partner of Axopar, says “Our partnership with Evoy is a perfect example of two great companies, on a joint mission, to expand the boating community and offer new ways of mobility for the future.” Azimut Bennetti azimutyachts.com Bavaria Yachts bavariayachts.com Belisama Yacht belisamayacht.it Belisama reinvents the way yachts are designed, built and experienced. Our vessels are made with marine‑grade aluminum modules: strong, light and sustainable. Beneteau beneteau.com Beneteau has been a pioneer for recreational boating from the outset. With its world-leading ranges and iconic products, nearly 45 models offer diverse, high-performance capabilities. With one single idea in mind: innovating in terms of both boats and processes to enable as many people as possible to realize their dreams, making the avant-garde accessible. At Cannes Yachting Festival of 2021 Beneteau announced its first entries into electric boating, with Jérôme de Metz, Groupe Beneteau Chairman and CEO, saying “There are new expectations and user habits, new ways of travelling and latest technologies: a new world of pleasure boating and marine leisure is coming into view on the horizon, and all of us throughout Groupe Beneteau are positioning ourselves to be the leading players in this new world.” Boatee boatee.it info(at)boatee(dot)it Italy De Antonio Yachts deantonioyachts.com [email protected] +34 93 467 60 36work The most advanced technologies are used for the design, engineering, and construction in De Antonio Yachts, as well as an international team of specialists in each area. That is why the latest solutions, the highly demanded features, and the trendiest design has caused a notorious impact in the boat industry and brought De Antonio Yachts as one of the leaders in the day boat market. The E23 is the brand’s first 100% electric boat, the beginning of a new era. An innovative model, which concept is based on maximum efficiency. Its compact proportions with a catamaran architecture integrates a foil between its hulls, giving it unique emission-free sailing performance in its segment while offering a practical and comfortable space on deck, with a careful design all throughout details and finishes. A model that combines cutting-edge technology and design Location: Barcelona, Spain Delphia delphiayachts.com Mindful cruising We build boats that are specifically designed for the lakes and rivers of the world. We love slow and quiet cruises where we can fully connect with our friends, family, and nature. We are mindful cruisers. Our home is on the lakes and river. Our boats are specially designed for all the sailors who enjoy fresh water cruising, all over the world. We believe the best cruises are clean and quiet. That’s why Delphia is committed to create boats that are fully electric, by 2024. We love to escape from it all. For us, boats are meant to be a second home, where comfort, space and light create a soothing and relaxing atmosphere, for all your weekend getaway and holidays. »» Contact Delphia Dufour Yachts dufour-yachts.com The Dufour range of sailing boats comprises 9 iconic models designed to suit every sailing programme. Three are available with electric propulsion – Dufour 41, 470, 530., with four available . For over 60 years, Dufour yachts has a boat manufacturer have demonstrated their adaptability and versatility through beautiful innovations. Excess Catamarans excess-catamarans.com Excess introduces at the Cannes Yachting Festival the first hybrid Excess 15 equipped with Torqeedo’s flagship Deep Blue Hybrid system. With such an innovative project managed through the “Excess Lab”, Excess is taking a distinctive first step within the catamaran market towards more sustainability. Fountaine-Pajot catamarans-fountaine-pajot.com Fountaine Pajot is working on the deployment of electric motors for its sailing catamarans. This project should see the light of day in 2022 with the installation of electric motors on the Aura 51, the new 51-foot catamaran designed by Fountaine Pajot. Frauscher frauscherboats.com [email protected] +43 7612 636550work Porsche X Frauscher 850 Fantom Air Engineers of Emotions since 1927 The Frauscher boatyard’s model range is as diverse as the sea. In addition to award-winning design classics, we regularly add innovations that embody our passion for development, new ideas, and revolutionary technologies. Perfected down to the last detail. Frauscher has been building electric boats since 1955. In 2008, Frauscher built the world’s first sports boat with a hybrid engine, and in 2009, the world’s first certified hydrogen-powered boat. With a share of around 40% of total production, electromobility is not just a dream of the future, but a living reality. Every magnificent piece that leaves our factory carries the Frauscher spirit into the world and demonstrates what we value: outstanding design, an incomparably dynamic design language, fine materials, new technologies, the highest level of comfort, and, of course, a vibrant tradition of craftsmanship. Frauscher articles in Plugboats Frauscher Boats for Sale in Plugboats Marketplace  Location: Oberosterreich, Austria   Greenline Yachts greenlinehybrid.com +386 4 572 77 34work With the introduction of the first hybrid boat in 2008, Greenline revolutionized the boating industry and ever since then the brand has been a synonym for constant innovation in boat building and design. Our vision is to continuously shape the future of responsible boating by being the most innovative and responsible boat brand in the world. Location: Begunje, Slovenia Dealers located Worldwide Helios Yachts heliosmarine.io [email protected] +359 88 4444 818work SMART SOLUTIONS for BLUE OCEANS Helios Yachts is a manufacturer of fully electric day-cruisers and yachts. We operate on a vertically integrated model, building our vessels from the ground up with our own proprietary software and IoT boat control module, as well as our LFP battery systems. By owning the entire technical stack, we provide a smart, digital-first experience where autonomous capabilities and remote monitoring are built into the vessel’s core. This integrated technical stack provides a digital-first experience with smart features, autonomous capabilities, and seamless communication between all onboard systems. By owning the entire engineering process, we deliver optimized power management, high efficiency, and a reliable zero-emission performance. Sofia, Bulgaria Highfield Boats highfieldboats.com With 27,000 boats delivered globally since the brand’s beginning in 2011, Highfield Boats is now the world’s number one in the RIB Tender sector and a global player in the 15 foot+ sector. Read articles about Highfield Boats in Plugboats See Highfield Boats with electric motors for sale in Plugboats Marketplace Jeanneau https://www.jeanneau.com/ Jeanneau designs and builds boats for every way you can love the sea. Ingenious boats with outstanding seaworthy qualities. The Sea Loft embodies a new generation of silent, environmentally respectful cruising. With electric power and clever energy management, you can enjoy the sea without noise, without hassle, and without stress. In short: you can fully experience each moment of your vacation. Lagoon Catamarans catamarans-lagoon.com At Lagoon, we do everything we can to make your sailing to the ends of the earth as enjoyable as possible, but when it comes to choosing your model, it’s up to you! mo-jet mo-jet.com MobyFly mobyfly.com [email protected] MobyFly designs and delivers zero-emission performance marine hydrofoil boats that will change waterborne travel forever. We are a technology company. Our zero-emission hydrofoil boats will be capable of transporting passengers in comfort at speeds in excess of 70km/h while using 70% less energy than existing diesel ferries — and without creating any waves or pollution in the process.   Momentum momentumelectricmarine.com [email protected] Momentum was founded in 2022 by a team of naval architects, engineers and designers with experience building everything from warships to UAVs and a lot in between. We share a passion for the marine environment and electric drivetrains. While we use cutting edge digital design, the true test of a product is out at sea, and that’s where you will find us most days, riding through storms, running into rocks, getting swamped by waves, dunking our batteries, to make sure our products can survive it all and take us safely home. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible – so that you can have the best day out on the water, no emissions, no compromises. Nautor Swan nautorswan.com Nautor Swan is an iconic name in the sailing world, whose current glory is rooted in its history. Founded in 1966, Nautor Swan is recognised all over the world for its performance sailing yachts. The key elements of the brand are elegance, quality, performance, innovation and reliability. With a state-of-the-art facility based in Pietarsaari, a Global Service with four hubs in the Med and 18 service points, the divisions ClubSwan Racing, Brokerage and Charter, Nautor is a brand with a global presence across all sailing seas. Nimbus nimbus.se Electric boating since 2009 Our corporate policy is to take great pains over building boats that enhance the relationship between boats, people and the environment. We have a vision; the increased freedom of people to move at will across the sea shall not be achieved at the expense of the environment. We started our electric ambition already in 2009 and have had an electric powertrain as an option for three of our boat models since 2015. Our E-power Concept, also known as “Environmental Power”, represents Nimbus environmental thinking for the future, in which we include the entire boat-building process from production engineering to climate-smart materials. Plusmarine plusmarine.com For over 20 years we have been designing and manufacturing energy and water supply pedestals for the most exclusive marinas around the world. Pogo Structures pogostructures.com [email protected] +33 2 98519473work This Loxo 32 is built at Pogo Structures in France and is the first with electric propulsion. Propulsion: 2 Oceanvolt SD 15 (15kW) saildrives Power: 53 kWh Battery pack. Max. speed 14 Knots Range 60NM at 8 Knots Wt: 1800 kg Planing starts at 8 Knots Location: Combrit, France REPOWER-e repower.com +39 02 581 4211work Set sail with Repower e Share with your guests a new way of moving and traveling, even on water. Share the pleasure of clean and silent navigation with your guests, driven by latest generation technology. Riva Yacht riva-yacht.com The formidable mix of innovation and heritage is perfectly captured by Riva El-Iseo, the brand’s first full-electric powerboat that launches the new E-Luxury segment under the banner of sustainability. Riva El-Iseo is a 27-foot (8.40 m) runabout with a maximum beam of 2.5 m and elegant and sophisticated lines, just like the much-loved and versatile Iseo from which it inherited the hull design. Italy Salone Nautica Venezia salonenautico.venezia.it May 27 – May 31, 2026 Arsenale, Venice, Italy The Venice Boat Show brings the real jewels of the sea the historic Arsenale. The Boat Show, one of the main international exhibitions in the sector with 270 exhibitors and 300 boats on a water basin of 55,000 sqm: come to live an immersive experience made for those who love the sea and boating. Sealence sealence.it [email protected] Innovation and sustainability, to make the real difference Thanks to the innovations introduced and the patented technology, the efficiency of our jets and the overall performance are unmatched. Our DeepSpeed jets, with a unique propulsion and absolute silence, will project you into a new dimension that cannot be told, only experienced. DEEPSPEED POWERTRAIN Powertrain designed for yachts and ferries from 30 to 60 feet…and more The DeepSpeed Powertrain is a fully integrated system including DeepSpeed jets with all the components for energy production and storage. The powertrain has a modular layout which can be scaled according to the project requirements for Full-electric or Hybrid configurations. DISCOVER MORE SEALENCE Hotel System SEALENCE Hotel System is unlimited green & silent energy for yachts and mega-yachts on board hotel services. This new product includes an innovative fireproof “Powerbank”, available in three sizes: 80, 160 and 320 kWh. DISCOVER MORE HEADQUARTERS: Milan, Italy BRANCH OFFICES Los Angeles, USA Shanghai, China Sydney, Australia   Sublue life.sublue.com Sunreef sunreef-yachts-eco.com Sunreef Yachts Eco catamarans are the future of sustainable yachting. With a 360° approach to eco-responsible cruising, they offer cutting-edge green propulsion solutions, naturally-sourced finishing materials, smart energy management and new technologies including a proprietary composite- integrated solar power system produced in-house to power their newest range of solar catamarans. This new philosophy of yachting is present in each and every aspect of the Sunreef Yachts Eco catamarans. Their design incorporates ultralight custom- engineered batteries, a revolutionary air-conditioning system, wind-generators, nontoxic bottom paints, green composite structures as well as state-of-the-art watermakers and water-saving systems. Gdańsk, Poland »» Contact TKO thekineticoption.com Electric surfboard developed by naval architects with extensive CFD simulations, validated with countless hours of testing. Tohatsu tohatsu.com Transfluid-Bellmarine SPA bellmarine.tech [email protected] +31(0)85 4868530work Bellmarine is a Dutch brand and historical leader in electric marine propulsion and more besides; With a concentration on the European market with over 4000 systems installed in various types of applications. Transfluid S.p.A.,  an Italian  company, has been manufacturing power transmission  products  for over 60 years and is well established in the market thanks to its organisation of subsidiaries and distributors around the world. Transfluid has developed a complete range of hybrid propulsion systems and produces permanent magnet electric machinery. Established in 2018, the new company Transfluid North Europe B.V.  combines the experience and knowledge of the two companies; both share a vision orientated towards the future with environmentally friendly propulsion, for marine and industrial applications, the natural evolution of their technologies. The merger between the two companies now enables proposal of electrical and hybrid solutions suitable for any type of boat or industrial vehicle, covering a unique range of powers worldwide. Netherlands Venmar venmar.it [email protected] 041 2760310work Vulkan vulkan.com November 2025 VULKAN UK Launches the First Fully Electric Sightseeing Vessel on the Thames End of Directory.  »» Return to top to close Electric Sailboats Before we begin: the new E-Lektra propulsion system at Venice: Beneteau, Dufour, Excess, Fountaine Pajot, Jeanneau, Lagoon Just last month, (April 2026), two of the world’s largest sailboat builders – Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot Group – announced the creation of E-Lektra Marine, a 50/50 joint venture that will supply electric and hybrid propulsion systems to sailboat manufacturers. The E-Lektra technology will offer solutions – full electric or hybrid – for all sailboats from 9 to 24 metres (29 – 80 ft) that includes motors, batteries and/or generators, along with optimized onboard energy management of all inputs and output: solar panels, motors, generators, ‘hotel load’ appliances and equipment, shore power connections… Read the full Plugboats article about E-Lektra Their first customers are seven major brands that are all exhibiting at Venice and represent 60% of the global market: Beneteau, Fountaine Pajot Sailing Catamarans, Fountaine Pajot Yachts, Dufour, Excess, Jeanneau and Lagoon. Some of these boatyards already offer electric / hybrid propulsion, some have experimented with the technologies for demo models but not offered them to the public, and some are ready to jump on board with E-Lektra as the desire for alternatives to diesel motors continues to grow worldwide. The manufacturers and models at Venice that are available as electric / hybrid with E-Lektra systems are marked in the highlights below. Bavaria Yachts – C42e Bavaria Yachts took over a window factory in Germany in 1978 and has been building sailing yachts ever since. Known for its price‐performance ratio, Bavaria added powerboats to its line in 2001 and began its E-Line of electric sailboats last autumn (2025) under a partnership with EPTechnologies of Denmark. The popular BAVARIA C38, C42 (showing at Venice), and C46 models are all now available with EPT’s state-of-the-art electric or hybrid propulsion. An efficient saildrive is connected to a powerful electric motor — delivering 25kW for the C38e and C42e, and 37kW for the C46e. Standard battery capacity for the C38e and C42e is 18.2 kWh (expandable with extra packs), enabling more than 50 nautical miles on pure electric power. At the heart of the system is the innovative EPTechnologies Multibox that manages and integrates all system operations, including battery charging.  Bavaria Yachts website  EPTechnologies website Beneteau – Oceanis 34.1 (E-Lektra system)  Sleeker, lighter, with more sail area, and more space in the bow than its predecessor for the owner’s cabin, the Oceanis 34.1 promises unforgettable days out on the water. Once again, Marc Lombard and NAUTA Design have combined their efforts to produce a unique design concept, true to the spirit of the 7th generation Oceanis range. The deck layout has been redesigned to ensure maximum comfort and safety when moving around the boat, taking the helm and for onboard living when at anchor. The ropes for the halyard and the furling system are forward of the cockpit while there is a winch on each side for the helmsman to set the foresails. The result is an uncluttered cockpit ideal for relaxation, with easy access to the aft swim platform.   Beneteau website Dufour – 37 44 (E-Lektra system)  A luxury yacht builder for over 60 years, Dufour is already a strong proponent of electric propulsion. In fact, even before the introduction of E-Lektra, Dufour offered all of their models except one with an electric / hybrid system that includes hydro-generation and solar panels. At Venice they will be showing a number of models. Each has its own features and benefits and is designed for different types of sailing and sailors. They range from the Dufour 37, built for family coastal cruising and enjoying life on the water up close and personal, to the Dufour 48, which is available in three, four or five cabin layouts and accommodates up to twelve people in spacious comfort. At Venice the Dufour yachts will be presented by local affiliate Eurosail Yacht  Dufour website Excess Catamarans – Excess 11 (E-Lektra system)  The Excess 11 is the company’s flagship model, known for combining the feel of a racing boat with the space and aesthetics of a cruising boat. Winner of numerous awards, it was designed by VPLP design, one of the most renowned naval architecture companies in the world, with exterior by Patrick le Quément and interiors by Nauta Design. The Excess 11 has won multiple major awards, including SAIL’s Best Boats and Boat of the Year from Cruising World. At the Venice Show, the Excess 11 will be on display at the mooring of Parallel 43 Excess Catamarans website Fountaine Pajot (E-Lektra system)  It was unclear at time of publishing exactly which Fountaine Pajot Sailing Catamarans would be showing in Venice, but they will be presented by Eurosail Yacht. There are a few notable FP catamarans that are already available with an electric or hybrid system. The New 41 and the New 44, which both debuted at the Cannes Yachting Festival last September, and the Aura 51, which was winner of the Electric Sailboat category of the Gussies 2024 International Electric Boat Awards. Fountaine Pajot monohulls include the Samana 59, which has been available with hybrid propulsion since 2023.   Fountaine Pajot website Lagoon – Lagoon 38 (E-Lektra system) The Lagoon 38 has been designed to provide the atmosphere and experience of life on a much larger catamaran, with a modular approach that accommodates up to ten people in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Much of this is enabled by a new hull form, and the boat has received multiple awards, including Best Boats SAIL winner and Multihull of the Year 2026 in the Under 45’ category. Writing about the easy access to the swim platforms, SAIL Magazine Charter Editor Zuzana Prochazka said “It seems exterior designer Patrick Le Quément resorted to sorcery when creating such appealing and practical styling.” Lagoon website Nautor Swan – Swan 48 At Boot Dusseldorf in January Nautor Swan showed their Swan 51, a true sailor’s yacht, combining elegance, balance, and performance in ‘a perfect blend of sportiness and comfort’. It has a dual energy Oceanvolt propulsion system with hydrogeneration that enhances efficiency and reduces emissions. At the launch of the 51, Nautor Swan also announced that from the summer of 2026 all of their models would be available with dual energy systems, with the drives supplied by differing partners according to vessel size. While the 48 being shown at Venice has a standard diesel drive package, when ordered with the dual energy system it will be provided by Oceanvolt, The Nautor Swan 48 is being presented at Venice by Marina Sant’Andrea   Nautor Swan website Sunreef – Sunreef 70 Sunreef will have their Sail 70 at Venice, available with electric hybrid propulsion and the company’s award-winning Solar Skin technology in which solar cells are actually embedded in the composite material used in the hull. In its latest iteration, Solar Skin 3.0, each cell has an RFID chip which enables it to function as a smart unit, adjusting its electrical output to mitigate shading effects from sails and superstructure in real time.  With its environmentally conscious technologies, top tier sailing performance and tailor-made interiors, the Sunreef 70 demonstrates how an electric sailing catamaran can harmonize elegance, sustainability, and performance. The yacht’s sleek exterior and intuitive interior flow ensure that the potential of the already expansive space is optimized for both luxury and practicality. Sunreef website Electric Powerboats Axopar Axopar has been one of the world’s fastest growing boat manufacturers since it was founded in 2014, appealing to the tens of thousands of boaters worldwide drawn to their promise as ‘The Adventure Company’. In 2022 they showed a demo electric model with an Evoy motor at the Cannes Yachting Festival and in 2024 launched the AX/E line of electric models with Evoy propulsion. The two initial boats in the line are the AX/E 22 and 25. The AX/E 22 uses the Evoy Outboard Breeze 120+ HP, with continuous power of 90 kW (≈ 122 hp) and a peak of 137 kW (≈ 185 hp). The AX/E 25 has the Evoy Storm +300 HP with continuous power of 225 kW (≈ 305 hp) and peak of 450 kW (≈ 610 hp). That means a top speed of 50 knots / 57 mph / 92 kmph – which should be enough adventure for just about anyone. As Axopar (and AX/E) founder Jan-Erik Viitala says: “While others talk about electric boating, we focus on E-Performance, because the joy of being on the water should never be compromised, it is the essence of an unforgettable boating experience.” AX/E website  Evoy website Belisama – Cybercat The CyberCat is a neat new concept from Italy’s Belisama Yachts: a modular catamaran with electric or hybrid propulsion in which the sections can be assembled in different lengths and configurations for different use cases. The modular concept enables customization while reducing production and maintenance costs. Each module is made of fully recyclable marine aluminum and eco‑friendly interior materials to reduce the environmental footprint. The boats are designed for the addition of standard solar panels and use Yamaha’s Harmo electric motors. There are 20 pre-designed models available. In its cargo configuration, CyberCat is a smart, eco-conscious workboat for freight transport in ports, small islands, lagoons or marine parks. In its passenger version, it provides a safe, stable and silent platform for transporting people over short routes or in protected areas. The deck can be fitted with seating, covers, railings and compliant access, ensuring comfort and safety, even for the transport of disabled passengers. Belisama Yachts website Frauscher – Frauscher X Porsche 790 Spectre Venice will be one of the first on-water shows to host the new Frauscher X Porsche 790 Spectre revealed at Boot Düsseldorf in January. This is the second exciting electric boat collaboration between the prestigious manufacturers. As with the Frauscher X Porsche 850 Fantom, Winner of the 2025 Gussies Awards in the Over 8m/26ft Category, the 790 Spectre marries the Frauscher boatyard’s aesthetics and craftsmanship with the high-voltage drive system of the automaker’s Macan Electric SUV. Engineers and designers from both companies worked hand in hand to forge an electric boat that showcases the best of both brands. The sleek 7.93m (26 ft) runabout/dayboat has continuous power of 170 kW (230 hp) with peak power of 400 kW (550 hp). That translates into a crusiing speed of 41 kmph ( 22 kt / 25 mph) and a goosebumps-inducing top speed of 95 kmph (51 kt / 60 mph). With a battery capacity of 100kWh the Spectre has a planing range of 45 km (28 mi / 24 nm) at cruising speed and over 100 km (62 mi / 53 nm) in displacement mode.  Frauscher website Greenline –  Greenline 42 Greenline has been one of the pioneers of electric and hybrid boating since 2008. Theirs is always a popular dock to visit at Venice and this year will see the new Greenline 42 in-water, which was unveiled in January at Boot Dusseldorf. The 42 has been in development for the past two years, with naval architecture Micad, and famed designer Marco Casali taking the best features of one of the company’s best-sellers (the Greenline 40) and reimagining it with more space, a and fresh design direction. The hydrodynamics have been optimized for the new hull size to achieve a max speed of 30 kts (55 kmph / 34 mph) and lower energy consumption at all speeds. The solar roof of the 42 can hold 10 panels delivering 4kWp – the same as the larger Greenline 45. On the habitability side, the company says the 42 is their “most customizable model ever”. There are two cockpit layouts, and the aft area can be configured as a large alfresco dining area or spacious lounging deck with dining inside. Greenline website Helios Omega 7.2 The Salone Venezia is your opportunity to book a personal sea trial aboard a 2025 Gussies Electric Boat Awards Winner – the Omega 7.2 from Helios. Helios is a Bulgarian company with expertise in every aspect of electric propulsion including marine specific LiFePo batteries and an Internet of Things intelligent onboard control module. The Omega 7.2m smart solar electric day cruiser shows off all of their capabilities in one package. The boat includes a CCS1 charging port to connects seamlessly with the Helios Marine Link, giving you real-time monitoring, remote control, and detailed performance insights from anywhere. Pair this technology with top level naval architecture, elegant design and whisper-quiet operation and you can see why the Omega was voted a Gussies Award winner by the public and international panel of electric boating experts. BOOK YOUR PERSONAL SEA TRIAL ON THE AWARD-WINNING OMEGA Coming into Venice, Helios is fresh off an Initial Public Offering in which they raised just under €2.5M of capital that will go directly into scaling production of the Omega and their other yachts – currently the 4.5m Sigma and 14.6m Alpha. The post investment valuation of ~€21M makes Helios one of the largest companies on the BEAM segment (Bulgarian Enterprise Accelerator Market) of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange. Congratulations!  Helios website MobyFly – MBFY-S Premier MobyFly, another Gussies Award winner – for ‘Commercial Electric Passenger Vessels’, 2022– designs and delivers 100% electric hydrofoil lake shuttles that combine performance, comfort, and durability. The 12 metre (40 ft) MBFY-S that is being unveiled at Venice holds up to 12 passengers, has a top speed of 60 kph (37 mph) and range of 140 km / 90 mi. Interior designs are inspired by the minimalist aesthetic of Japanese bullet trains, with lightweight, durable fabrics made of sustainable materials. They are built to look good and withstand years of real-world use. The MBFY-S has already been tested and proven on the waters of Lake Geneva and the company’s full line up includes the MBFY-M for up to 120 passengers and the 300+ passenger  MBFY-L.   MobyFly website Electric Water Toys and JetSkis MoJet Mo-Jet is a modular system that has a central electric jet unit that can be connected to various modules to create a jetboard, tender boat or diving scooter. The central unit is 90 cm long and can generate a thrust of approximately 100 kg, enabling speeds of up to 55 km/h (depending on which unit is attached). The board is easy to transport and can be stored to save space. The battery can be fully recharged in 45 minutes by plugging it into two household outlets.  Mo-Jet website Taiga Taiga has been the leader in electric jetskis by taking the electric system they developed for snowmobiles and adapting it to their personal watercraft, the Orca. They have also pursued a strategy of continual product and performance improvement. Last year they revealed a new battery that optimizes fluid flow across lithium-ion cell surface hotspots to increase thermal transfer rates and afford better temperature uniformity within the battery pack. That’s an important thing for snowmobiles in cold weather and jetskis in hot weather and most importantly, enables up to a 65% increase in continuous battery power for the Orca in warm weather marine environments. They also updated their app by adding features like live encrypted GPS vehicle tracking, remote access and control, remote charging management, remote diagnostics and servicing and over-the-air update to software. At Venice Taiga will have two Orca models available for viewing and test drives.  Taiga website Electric Boat Motors, Drives and Batteries Momentum: 3 electric outboards from 2.25kW – 10kW Momentum was founded in 2022 by a team of naval architects, engineers and designers with experience building everything from warships to UAVs and a lot in between. They have a lineup of three electric outboard models: The M-10 (10kW/≈ 15hp) provides ample power in a lightweight package for sailing boats up to 38 feet. The M6 (6kW / ≈ 9.9hp) is perfect for an entire day of fishing, with 24+ hours runtime at trolling speeds, but powerful enough for multiple trips ferrying people to the beach or ship to shore. The U2 2.5kW outboard is a 5hp equivalent with smart features for a wide range of applications. Quick-swap integrated battery, robust construction, great for tenders , sailboats and small workboats.  Momentum website Sealence – solid state battery The Italian company Sealence is an innovator and pioneer in both electric boat motors and batteries. Their DeepSpeed Powertain is a propellerless hydrojet system that is designed to power yachts and ferries from 30 to 60 feet. On the battery side, they have one of the highest energy density packs (energy density is how much electricity can be stored in a given weight) in the marine and maritime world: 245 Watt hours per kilogram. What is remarkable is that an energy density that high is usually only found when measuring individual battery cells (like AA batteries)). The Sealence density is for a battery pack of 75 kWh and includes the weight of all the non-energy storing materials like adhesives, wiring and coverings, making this a very viable pack for large vessles going considerable distances. Read more about the Sealence battery in Plugboats  Sealence website The post Plugboats Guide to Electric Boat Exhibitors – Venice Boat Show 2026 appeared first on Plugboats.

On June 6 Pleasure Cove Marina at Lake Berryessa near Napa, California, will host the first Lake Berryessa Electric Boat Festival, preceded on Friday by an Electric Marine Leadership Summit discussing the future of electric boating in the United States. Listen to this article as a podcast The Summit will convene leading electric boat manufacturers, propulsion companies, marina operators, commercial fleet owners and policymakers. The Festival will allow consumers to learn more about electric propulsion with live on-water demonstrations and interactive exhibits as well as opportunities to ride and drive some of the electric boats and personal watercraft on display. Festival shore-side exhibits will spotlight the rapidly evolving ecosystem supporting electric boating, including propulsion systems, marine charging infrastructure, battery and energy solutions, marina electrification technologies, and electric boat rental and charter operators. Attendees at the Summit include the California CORE (Clean Off Road Equipment) Project, the California Air Resources Board’s Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program for Marine Vessels, and Regional Air Districts including the Sacramento Metro Air District. The California CORE Project has been instrumental in encouraging adoption of electric workboats in the state, like the Vita RIBs now operating in San Diego, San Francisco and Newport Beach near Los Angeles. Read: Vita grows electric workboat fleet with Berkeley Marina Tickets for the Festival cost $25 for (children are free), with additional charges for the Leadership Summit and/r a VIP experience that includes special on-water demos. Plugboats readers can use the code BOAT10 at checkout for a $10 discount. »» Purchase Tickets to the Electric Boat Festival Below is information about some of the companies that will be represented at the show. There is also a Directory of all exhibitors with links to their website and other contact information. Directory of Electric Boating companies represented at Lake Berryessa Electric Boat Festival Click to Open   +   or  –  Close a Directory of all electric exhibitors. Selected  highlights of the show are below Click any tile for company information and links. AQUA superPower aqua-superpower.com [email protected] +44 7733 882 372work Our Mission To accelerate the transition to clean marine propulsion by delivering intelligent charging infrastructure for every type of electric vessel and marine operation. AQUA superPower is the first fully marinised global dockside network of fast charging stations for electric vessels. Powered by its proprietary cloud-based Neptune platform, AQUA combines reliable charging hardware, intelligent network management and 24/7 customer support to deliver a seamless charging experience. From marinas and yacht clubs to ports, harbours, commercial operators, boat builders and powertrain manufacturers, AQUA provides the infrastructure, software and expertise needed to accelerate the adoption of electric marine mobility. Arc Boats arcboats.com [email protected] Arc Boats: Aerospace-inspired engineering Driven by a team of former rocket engineers, the Arc One features cutting edge technology and engineering. We paired a novel hull design with custom battery packs for unprecedented stability, range, and speed. Bayfoils bayfoils.com Boat Specialists boatspecialists.com Charged Marine chargedmarine.com Duffy Boats duffyboats.com (949) 645-6811.work The Original Luxury Electric Boat! A Duffy is more than just an electric boat – it’s a lifestyle. Tens of thousands of delighted customers can attest to that. It’s not about going fast or going far – it’s about spending time with your friends and family while you cruise silently and enjoy what’s’ most important to you. As we like to say here at Duffy – we do 5 mph better than anyone else! Location: Newport Beach, CA, USA Edgewater Marine edgewatermarinellc.com [email protected] (650) 766-9155work Explore the beautiful Foster City Lagoon in a quiet, eco-friendly, and easy to drive Duffy Electric Boat. As lifelong boating enthusiasts, we know its really about the lifestyle.  Whether you are new to electric boats or were born on the water, our goal is to make sure you have what you need to enjoy the ride with comfort, safety and your own personal style!  Enjoy relaxing, quiet, and eco-friendly cruising with Duffy Electric Boats. ePropulsion epropulsion.com Use web contact pagework Electric boat motor for sailboats ePropulsion electric outboards enable one-design sailboats to leave and return to the marina quick, silent and maneuverable.  The hydrogenation and solar charging also allow sailors to travel further and sail sustainably. Electric outboards for fishing boatsIdeal for both freshwater and saltwater, ePropulsion electric outboard motors are perfect for jon boats, aluminum fishing boats, bass boats and fishing pontoons. Electric outboards for work boats The electric outboard motor has a simple motor structure with much fewer components than gas engines. The quiet and exhaust-free experience also makes passengers comfortable onboard. Electric outboards for dinghy and tenders Our electric outboard motors make your boat trips comfortable, quiet and exhaust-free. Our maintenance-free designs save you time, money, and headaches. China   EVOA evoae1.com [email protected] EVOA Propulsion is an industry leader in advanced marine propulsion. We are a performance driven brand that was born from Formula E technology combined with decades of marine industry experience. Our E1 system delivers an unprecedented on-water experience that is quiet and powerful all while prioritizing environmental stewardship. IT’S BEYOND ELECTRIC, IT’S HOW BOATING SHOULD BE.   flite fliteboard.com [email protected] +61 1300 003 5483work The Fliteboard eFoil gives the sensation of flying over water. Fliteboard carves like a snowboard in fresh powder, but with the freedom to ride anywhere, anytime, without wind or waves. It’s fast, quiet, and emission free. Flux Marine fluxmarine.com [email protected] Revolutionizing Marine Propulsion With a deep passion for boating, we set out to move the marine industry forward, redefining the limits of what an exceptional boating experience can be: more powerful, more efficient, more sustainable, and more enjoyable. We design and build electric propulsion systems, partnering with industry leading hull manufacturers to deliver a better boating experience. Our Technology Our systems have been designed from the ground up to improve every aspect of the boating experience. From the all-electric outboard to the technology that supports it, every detail has been carefully considered, making boat ownership and operation easier than ever before. Rhode Island, USA Read articles about Flux Marine in Plugboats See Flux Marine equipped boats for sale in Plugboats Marketplace Genesis Marine genesismarinetechnologies.com There’s a new wave in town. The world’s first hybrid wakeboard boat. A new class of marine performance: More power, more range, less maintenance. Greenline Yachts greenlinehybrid.com +386 4 572 77 34work With the introduction of the first hybrid boat in 2008, Greenline revolutionized the boating industry and ever since then the brand has been a synonym for constant innovation in boat building and design. Our vision is to continuously shape the future of responsible boating by being the most innovative and responsible boat brand in the world. Location: Begunje, Slovenia Dealers located Worldwide Nautique ingnenity.com [email protected] 1-800-346-2092work The World’s First 100% Electric Towboat SUPER AIR NAUTIQUE GS22E A first of its kind, the Super Air Nautique GS22E is a revolutionary electric towboat unlike anything else on the market today. For the ultimate on-water experience, Nautique has partnered with our sister company, Ingenity Electric, to bring the latest in electric propulsion technology to our multi-sport GS22E. The award-winning Ingenity Electric system operates using clean energy that delivers optimal performance for watersports activities in an eco-friendly package. Built onto the already widely popular Super Air Nautique GS22 platform, this new GS22E is a boat ready to connect families that like to do a little of everything on the water while emitting zero-emissions. Location: Orlando, FL, USA RAD Propulsion radpropulsion.com [email protected] 023 8212 9530work EXPERIENCE THE ELECTRIC ADVANTAGE At RAD Propulsion we build the marine products of the future. Our mission is to deliver: Exceptional user experience State of the art product design, engineering, and technology Sustainable products Brand trust and first-rate customer care CLEAN: 100% electric and ready for use wherever and whenever you need. QUIET: Immerse yourself in the environment around you without the noise of traditional combustion engines. TOUGH The most durable products on the marine electric propulsion marketplace. Compact, lightweight but mighty. CONNECTED Fully connected products with accurate real time intelligent feedback. Location: Hampshire, UK Sierra Waves sierrawaves.com Silent power on Sierra water Premium electric charters across three California locations — Sacramento River, Folsom Lake, and Donner Lake. Zero exhaust. Perfect wakes. Unforgettable days. California, USA Silent-Yachts silent-yachts.com [email protected] Everything started with a piece of white paper, a pencil and a spirit for innovation. Today, when you cross the oceans with a SILENT yacht, you are powered by pure and clean solar energy without giving up any of the exhilaration, comfort and luxury that you get from a conventional yacht. Location: Magdalensburg, Austria Taiga taigamotors.com [email protected] +1 877-778-2442work UNPLUG AND PLAY. No fuel   No maintenance   Easy charging    Up to 2 hours of riding When the wilds call, Taiga answers. We understand what it means to feel the timeless pull of the wild. That’s why we’ve fused the very best of human ingenuity with the desire to explore – and protect – nature. At Taiga, our mission is to lead the electrification of off-road vehicles and transform the way people access the outdoor. A superbike on the water Engineered from a clean sheet to deliver the most exhilarating ride on the water. Silent Only the sound of rushing wind, waves, and a motor hum up to 20x quieter than combustion. Easy Boating Ownership No fueling, oil changes, or winterization means big cost savings and hassle-free ownership. Montreal, Canada Torqeedo torqeedo.com [email protected] +49 (0) 8153 / 9215-100work Electric drives for sailors Torqeedo offers electric drives for sailboats from dinghies to yachts up to 120 feet: compact and powerful outboards, light and space-saving pod drives, one of the most powerful electric saildrives on the market, and the world’s first fully integrated hybrid propulsion and energy management system from industrial production. Electric drives for motorboats Enjoy a clean and quiet life on the water. Outboards from our Travel and Cruise series offer up to 20 horsepower of lightweight and emission-free fun. Need more power? Deep Blue, the first industrially produced, high-performance electric drive system for motorboats is available as outboard and inboard systems up to 100 kW. Electric motors for kayaks The ideal kayak fishing motor is quiet, lightweight, efficient and durable. Your Ultralight will take you to remote fishing grounds and allows easy, hands-free manoeuvring. On touring kayaks and canoes, the Ultralight serves as a compact range extender for extended tours and expeditions. Electric boat drives for professionals Reliability, efficiency and safety are critical when choosing propulsion for a commercial vessel – as are low and predictable fuel and maintenance costs. Torqeedo offers fully integrated, standards-compliant, high-tech drive systems at a competitive total cost of ownership. Germany Vision Marine Technologies visionmarinetechnologies.com [email protected] 1-800-385-2825work The E-Motion 180E Powertrain is redefining marine propulsion 116 MPH: THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND THE WORLD’S FASTEST ELECTRIC BOAT ELECTRIC – 180 HP High-tech marine-designed motor, equipped with multisensor captors and independent cooling, providing the 180 horsepower. Easy Charging Anywhere, Anytime Onboard Charging System allows for quick and easy charging from any shore outlet, in or out of the water. BUILT FOR MARINE A purpose marine designed powertrain unique in the industry with high quality standards. More than a powerful electric outboard, The 180E is a complete powertrain package Discover the cutting edge of the E-Motion Technology Boisbriand, Quebec Canada VITA Power vita-power.com [email protected] +39 392 529 2543work We come from a better future. Vita was founded to reduce the impact of boating on the marine environment through the development of an all-electric and integrated ecosystem of high-performance electric powertrains and fully electric yachts, supported by dedicated marine supercharging infrastructure. Boats Vita Seadog: 5.8m  •  20 kt cruising speed, 30 kt top speed  •  1 hour DC charge time Vita SEAL: 7m  •  up to 30 kts    •  charging 10% – 90% in 40 min <aserati Tidente: 10.5m  •  up to 35 kts  •  charging 10% – 90% in < 1 hour Motors Vita Power’s high performance systems integrate electric marine technology with proprietary control software to deliver peak power between 100hp and 660hp and DC fast charging capabilities. Vita systems were the first to be compatible with high-speed DC charging on both CCS 1 (US) and CCS 2 (Europe) and are among the fastest charging on the market, supercharging from 10%-90% in under an hour. Volare volareboats.com Voltaic Marine voltaicmarine.com The Future of Maritime. We’re on a mission to advance the Maritime Industry. ZIN Boats zinboats.com Quietly comfortable High performance Totally electric boats Designed, engineered and built to be a benchmark for high performance electric boats, in two configurations, runabout and tender. End of Directory.  »» Return to top to close Aqua superPower Aqua superPower developed the first high speed supercharger specifically engineered and rated for use in marine environments and now operates, manages and maintains a dockside network of 60+ installations across Europe and North America. The network provides marinas, harbours and ports with future-proof revenue through a product range that includes AC and DC charging solutions so compatible powerboats and jet skis can rapidly recharge and extend their autonomy. Aqua’s proprietary cloud-based software ensures reliable network operation and maintenance and is backed by expert service teams and 24/7 customer care to deliver a seamless electric marine charging solution to operators and customers. By providing the software tools, expertise, and infrastructure to help the marine sector overcome the challenges of electrification, Aqua helps transform those challenges into opportunities.   Aqua superPower website Arc Arc was founded in 2021 in Los Angeles, USA by a team of rocket engineers, EV experts, and avid boaters with the goal of electrifying the marine industry. They began with recreational boating and delivered their first model, the Arc One wake boat, in less than two years. In designing their battery packs, powertrain, thermal control systems and software in-house, they were able to then quickly move to launching the Arc Sport for a broader market, followed by a center console model, the Arc Coast. They are also applying their technology to tugboats and other commercial craft. All boats are built from scratch, blending modern aerospace design and manufacturing techniques with traditional marine craftsmanship. Advanced software adds smart boating features like a touchscreen helm, intelligent ballast, integrated cameras and software-assisted captaining for ease and precision.   Arc website Duffy In 1966, Marshall “Duffy” Duffield placed the motor from a secondhand golf cart into the hull of a beat-up motorboat. Little did he know he had just launched the prototype for the Duffy Electric Boat, a revolutionary craft that has become the most popular, best selling electric boat ever made. Many of the thousands of owners have found that a Duffy is more than just an electric boat – it’s a lifestyle. It’s not about going fast or going far – it’s about spending time with your friends and family while you cruise silently and enjoy what’s most important to you. With iconic and timeless design, enduring quality and the simple joy of easy operation, Duffy boats create a full boating and ownership experience. Duffy website Edgewater Marine and Foster City Boat Rentals Edgewater Marine is the representative for new and pre-owned Duffy Boats 
in Northern California. From their docks in Foster City (in San Francisco Bay), they offer electric boat rentals 
to the public to enjoy the tranquil 4 miles long Foster City Lagoon. They offer three kinds of boats: the Duffy Sun Cruisers with all-weather enclosures, sun decks and interior tables, Cool 50’s and 60’s Classic Runabouts that have been lovingly refurbished and electrified, and colourful Whaly boats with ePropulsion electric outboard motors and seating for up to five.  Edgewater Marine and Foster City Boat Rentals website  ePropulsion ePropulsion is one of the world’s leading providers of electric outboard and inboard motors and sytsems ranging from 1 kw (≈3 hp) to 100 kW (130 hp) and installed on everything from fishing dinghies to sailing catamarans to passenger ferries. Their smallest motor, the eLite, is a 500 watt outboard with integrated battery wrapped in a rudder-shaped casing. It’s easily transported and charged – a cost effective electric option for sailors who need to take a small dinghy or RIB a short distance to get to their main boat. At the other end of the outboard scale is their X-Series, with 12, 20 and 40 kW models (16, 28, 55 hp) that deliver a powertrain efficiency of 88.2%. The fully integrated design includes an electric steering system, advanced driving assistance features, and smart connectivity services. The X-Series outboards and H and I Series Inboards use the modular eSSA technology (ePropulsion Smart System Architecture) to enable safe, reliable connection of all components – motors, batteries, monitors, steering, charging – while saving time and reducing complexity.  ePropulsion website EVOA EVOA is a US electric drive manufacturer who specialize in bringing high power propulsion to wakeboarding and watersport boats and other builders who are looking for top level speed and performance. When iconic boat brand ChrisCraft was developing their first electric model, it is EVOA that they called on for the drive system. The electric Mastercraft NXT21 has EVOA’s patented E1 system, as does the Supra EV550. When EVOA was asked by the world’s leading tender builders, Williams Jet Tenders, to collaborate on an electric version of the company’s popular EvoJet 70 model, the EVOA team came up with a single axial flux motor setup to match the 250 hp Yanmar that propelled the fossil fuel version.   EVOA website flite Flite and Mercury Racing recently launched the RACE model,  Fliteboard’s most powerful and fastest e-foil ever, engineered for elite riders seeking ultimate speed, precision, and flawless control. The RACE integrates motorsport-inspired design cues, including signature carbon Innegra detailing and aerodynamic contours that visually reinforce its racing pedigree. The board’s elongated, narrow profile improves takeoff and touchdown response, while the impeller and elevated mast configuration optimize speed and handling. Flite also has dozens of other e-foiling boards for every ability level. Bayfoils is Fliteboard’s partner in San Francisco and will have demos and other activities on site at the Festival.  flite website    Bayfoils website Flux Marine Flux Marine’s clean sheet approach to developing and designing their Flux 115 HP electric outboard has made them one of the leading innovators in US electric boat motor technology. A closed loop cooling system keeps everything operating at ideal temperatures without the need for seawater intake. Instead of cogs and gears they developed a belt drive system to deliver instant torque to the propeller quietly and efficiently. The dual strut lower unit that the belt operates within also allows seawater cooling. A modular battery architecture adapts to a range of boats. Two well-established and highly regarded boatbuilders, Highfield and Scout, partner with Flux to deliver quieter, cleaner and smarter boating experiences to their recreational customers in the RIB and sport/fishing markets. Flagship pontoons now offer Flux as an option on their premium pontoons and customized Garvey hulls with Flux electric outboards are making their mark in the workboat segment.   Flux website Genesis Marine Technologies Genesis Marine Technologies is a powertrain technology company that entered the marine market with the Genesis 24, a production-ready hybrid-electric wakesurf boat engineered for sustained high-load operation and all-day use. In the hybrid system, the electric motor drives the propeller at all times with the gasoline engine functioning solely as an auxiliary power unit. There is no mechanical connection between the fossil fuel engine and propeller. A typical 24 foot, 12,000 pound wakesurf boat consumes 40–50 US gallons of gasoline per day (150 – 190 L), while the Genesis 24 uses only 5–10 gallons (18 – 36 L). Pure electric mode enables surfing for 4 hours with out stopping. In hybrid mode customers can surf all day with no refuelling interruptions while the system charges dynamically or with set modes like Eco / Normal / Boost.  Genesis website Greenline Yachts Greenline is one of the pioneers of electric and hybrid yachting, creating the world’s first production hybrid yacht, and having delivered more than1,000 vessels around the world. Their fleet combines advanced hybrid and solar technologies with timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship to shape a smarter, more sustainable future for yachting without compromising comfort or performance. Read about the all-electric Greenline 42 with Ingenity mCrate drive In August of 2025 Greenline worked with Florida’s Ingenity propulsion experts to deliver the United States’ first fully electric Greenline 42. The yacht has twin Ingenity mCrate motors, which are designed to be a standardized ‘drop-in’ that allows boat builders to easily electrify models, but are also versatile enough to be customized for specific installations. The Greenline 42 has two mCrates, each with 135kW (185 hp). They are fed by a 400 volt, 189 kWh lithium NMC battery pack. On the roof of the main deck are 6 solar panels that can generate a total of 1.6kWp.  Greenline website  Ingenity website RAD Propulsion RAD Propulsion is a UK company best known for its RAD 40 electric outboard, with 40kW of power (≈55 hp). Unlike traditional outboards, where the entire motor swivels to steer the boat, the upper head and motor unit of the RAD 40 is stationary while the lower unit (lower leg) can rotate 180°. That frees up some space on the deck, gives a boat a sleek low profile and enables easy handling and docking. In November of 2025 they introduced a larger model, the RAD 120 (120 kW / ≈170 hp) and the RAD Console – a container with battery and associated electronics that makes for easy installation of the RAD system on both new boats and refits. RAD Propulsion is represented in the US by Charged Marine.RAD Propulsion website Sierra Wave Charter Experiences Sierra Waves is an electric boat charter company on the Sacramento River with premium electric boat charters for unforgettable adventures with zero emissions. The fleet of three boats they have are all exceptional: the Ski Nautique GS22E, one of the first electric wakesurf boats ever built, from a company that is synonymous with wakeboats; the Arc Sport, with its cutting-edge electric propulsion advanced hull design and premium comfort features. and the Taiga Orca PWC. The watercraft are available for any of seven experiences ranging from Sunset and Photography Cruises to the American River Eco-Tour, explorations of Old Town Sacramento, a Maritime Demo of what the boats are truly capable of and even a VIP Water Shuttle service from waterfront hotels to Old Town for NBA Kings games and arena events.  Sierra Waves website Silent-Yachts Silent Yachts first started exploring the possibilities of an ocean going yacht powered by the sun in 2004. They launched their first boat in 2009 after 15,000 nautical miles of research, then did more research and improved that iteration over the next five years. The resulting (and now iconic) Silent 60 was the world’s first serial production solar electric yacht and its updated, slightly longer sister the Silent 62 is still popular in the company’s line-up of seven models. The Silent 60 was winner of the Gustave Trouvé Electric Boat Awards in 2022 and the SY62 3-Deck was named “Most Efficient Yacht” at the 2024 World Yachts Trophies in Cannes Read about the Silent 62 transAtlantic journey Late last year the new owners of a Silent Yachts 62 Tri-Deck – which they named ‘100%‘ – sailed the boat across the Atlantic with Vice-Chairman of Silent-Yachts Steve Bell at the helm ably asisted by crew members Will and Mike. The team left Gibraltar on November 14, 2025 and landed in Antigua on December 12, having covered over 3300 nautical miles (6115 kilometres / 3800 miles).  Silent-Yachts Taiga Taiga has become the leader in electric jetskis by taking the electric system they developed for snowmobiles and adapting it to their personal watercraft, the Orca. They have also pursued a strategy of continual product and performance improvement. Last year they revealed a new technology that makes for better temperature uniformity within a battery pack. The optimizing of fluid flow across any hot spots of lithium-ion cell surfaces increases thermal transfer rates –  an important thing for both snowmobiles in cold weather and jetskis in hot weather. In warm weather marine environments it enables an increase in continuous battery power of up to 65% for the Orca. Taiga also updated their app by adding features like live encrypted GPS vehicle tracking, remote access and control, remote charging management, remote diagnostics and servicing and over-the-air updates to software.    Taiga website Torqeedo Torqeedo is the best known of the electric boat motor manufacturers. Started literally in a boat house in Germany in 2005, it was purchased by Yamaha two years ago. The company has a full range of not just outboards, but all electric boat motors – including inboards, pods and saildrives – for both recreational and commercial users. The Travel Series has outboards with 700W to 1600W  (.7 kW to 1.6kW). The Cruise Outboard and Pod Series’ have power outputs of 3, 6, 10, 12 and 25kW (5, 8, 13, 16 and 34 hp) and the Deep Blue Series of saildrives and inboards has motors of 25, 50 and 100kW (33, 66 and 133 hp) that can be all-electric or incorporated in hybrid systems for large powerboats, sailing yachts or commercial ferries. At the Lake Berryessa Festival look for Torqeedo Authorized dealer Boat Specialists.Torqeedo websiteBoat Specialists website Vita Vita was founded to reduce the impact of boating on the marine environment through the development of an all-electric and integrated ecosystem of high-performance electric powertrains and fully electric yachts. Two models – the 7m Vita SEAL (23 ft) and 5.8m SeaDog (19 ft) – are rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) with features designed for the workboat market and pleasure boat owners lookig for a rugged, dependable and versatile electric boat option. Their high performance systems integrate electric marine technology with proprietary control software to deliver peak power between 75 kW and 485 kW (100hp – 660hp) and DC fast charging capabilities.   VITA website Vision Marine Technologies Vision Marine started in 1994 as a pure boatbuilding company and has since expanded into electric powertrain development / manufacturing, electric boat rentals and the retail dealership world. There is now a line up of all-electric boats available from Vision Marine, ranging from classic cruising fantail launches to roto-moulded pleaasure boats, pontoons, tritoons and speedboats. Whether you are on a river, canal, inland lake, or looking to cruise intercoastal or coastal waters, there is a Vision Marine vessel made for each use case. Motor options range from small 5 and 10kW outboards and pods to the company’s flagship 180e high power outboard powertrain system and easy install P Powerpack with battery storage of up to 129 kWh.   Vision Marine website Volare Volare Boats was founded by lifelong friends and seasoned boatbuilders Matt Moore and Dustin Tupper in Charleston, SC. After years leading production and engineering at Scout Boats, they spun off and partnered with other industry veterans to create a high-performance, electric-powered day boat. They assembled a team that includes experts in electric propulsion, electrical systems, naval architecture, boat design and boatbuilding. The result is the Artemis23, with a unique and hyper-efficient hull and passive hydrofoil system. The design reduces energy requirements and achieves superior speed and range. An intuitive joystick navigation function was developed in lock step with their Volcan Propulsion System and provides 360-degree maneuverability to make docking, turning – and cruising – simple and safe.  Volare website Voltaic Voltaic was founded in 2022, giving itself the mission of “setting a new standard for capability, strength, and performance at sea.” A team experienced in EVs, AI, and autonomous systems from automotive and technology programs supporting global vehicle manufacturers had their first model– the AEW24 – in the water in January and have been conducting extensive tests since then. One of the features of the Voltaic concept is an aluminum hull designed as a platform for reconfigurable top decks that can be customized for recreational, workboat and defense users. The platforms are powered by a high-capacity 300 kWh battery system, providing up to 8 hours of runtime with rapid charging capabilities. The system is fully integrated into the hull architecture to optimize performance, stability, and onboard efficiency.    Voltaic website ZIN Zin Boats is a US Pacific Northwest company specializing in the next generation of high performance electric marine propulsion systems, luxury electric boats and custom yacht tenders. They offer two models – their original Z2R Runabout and the Z7 Convertible, powered by a 300 kW (400 hp) drive with a 95kWh battery pack that gives a proven range of more than 80 miles (130 km) at cruising speed. Top speed is 40 mph (64 kmph), and can be increased if you really want the thrill (it is electronically limited to extend range.) They also offers standalone electric propulsion systems with marine grade electric motors and inverters for small and large boats, with power ranging from 180 – 450kW (250 – 615 hp) and flexible built-in charging systems that can fully recharging (0-100%) in a couple hours. At the centre of everything is the proprietary ‘Magic Box’ that houses all core functions – like power distribution, management, steering, cooling – complete with plug n’ play wire harnesses. The universal system design is a boon for new boat builders or retrofit projects alike and can be installed into any vessel in less than a day.  ZIN website The post Plugboats Guide to the new Napa California Electric Boat Festival appeared first on Plugboats.

Riding the wave of the launch of their first model – the F800 – at Boot Dusseldorf, electric boat builder ESEA has completed its initial seed funding round. It is now set to build on its long term vision: a new generation of boats that are environmentally responsible, intuitive to use and designed around the real needs of modern boaters. Listen to this article as a podcast “We founded ESEA with the belief that boating should feel simple, intuitive and enjoyable” said Co Founder and Director Dee Du. “With the F800, we have taken a fully integrated approach, bringing together propulsion, controls and onboard systems into a single, cohesive design that creates a more seamless and responsive experience on the water.” Easy • Smart • Silent Du and his co-founders started with a core team and its extensive experience in yacht fleet management, superyacht sales and non-naval software design. That variety of viewpoints was essential in realizing that there was a significant gap in the market for people who love the idea of getting out on the water but do not come from sailing or boating backgrounds. These are people who are busy at work and have lots of other interests in their leisure time. They want a boat that is simple to operate and does not require significant maintenance or technical know-how. The team came up with ‘Easy · Smart · Silent’ as their mantra for what these customers wanted and the company name and brand ‘ESEA’ (easy) was a natural. Optimized displacement hull The team consulted with award-winning superyacht designers and called on the talents of the UK’s  Thorne Yacht Design to execute on the naval architecture and incorporating / integrating all ESEA philosophy elements into the F800. The starting point is electric propulsion – a simple and fundamental choice for something that strives to be easy, smart and silent. The silent part is a given. The easy part is there with a motor and drive that are the next thing to maintenance-free. And because the mechanical parts run on electrons rather than atoms, it is much easier to link ongoing performance with digital controllers and monitors. The results are more precise, more flexible, more programmable. In a word: smart. To make the most of an electric boat requires an efficient hull to minimize energy/power requirements and maximize range. One of the ways the F800 achieves that is its almost knife-sharp bow. With an angle too severe to be done with a single mould, it uses the split-hull technique in which the hull is made of separate port and starboard sections bonded together after the moulding. Range of up to 11 hours The range is impressive. The 20 kW (35 hp) motor can power the F800 for almost 11 hours at 6 knots (11 kmph / 7 mph), providing a distance range of 67 Nautical miles (124 km / 77 mi). The boat can go faster – up to double that speed – but the ‘sweet spot’ of the displacement hull is the slower rate. As Du reminded me in Düsseldorf, speed is not what the ESEA driver is looking for. They are looking for simple  and easy, and speed almost always comes with more complexity. The driver/pilot needs to be more attentive about everything, both inside and outside the boat, looking out for deadheads and obstructions, deciding what angle to take the waves. Inside the boat the passengers need to worry about moving around or spilling a drink. The smart controls of the F800 are designed to make life easy for the person at the helm. To reduce any sudden jumping forward or backward when docking, a dock mode button initiates a ‘digital gear’ that makes the throttle less sensitive. The steerable pod drive also helps with its rotation arc of 270 degrees. A large, easily understood monitor screen displays the most important information in a way that can be understood intuitively: speed, location, battery state of charge and remaining range. Although more detailed information can be easily revealed when necessary, the ESEA customer is not looking to know at every moment what the RPMs and voltage are. They are on the water to relax with friends and family. To that end, there is an expansive social area in the bow ahead of the centre console, and a large sun bed and swimming platform at the stern. A ‘virtual anchor’ can automatically maintain the boat’s location at a swimming or eating/drinking spot so the driver can participate in the fun. The system also has remote locking and geo-fencing to keep it within certain areas. Electric boat builder focussed on user experience There are other details around the boat that may not be noticed immediately but make life on board just a little more enjoyable. The deck lights all shine downward so they are never shining directly in the face of the passengers. The cooler box is easily reached from any nearby seat. When I asked Du what he wanted people to feel after being on the boat, he said “The goal is for them to have an easy experience, whether they are driving it or as a passenger. No friction, just enjoyment. They can really enjoy water and the natural surroundings without any noise and their food and drinks without any fumes and smoke. Really, everything is designed for the name of the boat – easy. That’s our philosophy. Make everything easy for the user.” That simple and easy philosophy steers everything the company does. The recent investment will be used to advance their idea of a modular product architecture for a range of boats and a globally adaptable manufacturing model for scalability. The first step in that direction is a new 6 metre (≈ 20 ft) model under development that will extend the company’s design philosophy into a broader segment of the market, supporting its ambition to make electric boating more accessible for those who want their on-water experience to be easy, smart and silent. ESEA website ESEA F800 Specifications Length LOA 8 m / 26 ft Beam  2.64 m / 8 ft 7 in Motor 20 kW / ≈ 30 hp Range 67 Nm / 124 km / 77 mi (cruising speed) Cruising Speed 6 kts / 11 kmph / 7 mph Max Speed 12 kts /22 kmph / 14 mph  The post The F800 from new electric boat builder ESEA. Their philosophy is in their name. appeared first on Plugboats.

Plugboats WAVES (Watts, Amps, Volts, Electrons) is a regular collection of electric boat and boating news items that we have written about before and are updating, or items we are going to write about but are waiting for more information / developments – or items that are just tidbits you might find interesting. Listen to this article as a podcast Here is WaVeS #31, with electric boat and boating news about: The Impressive results of the Hyke electric ferry real life trial Hobart, Tasmania get electric flying ferries by Vessev Groundbreaking solar deck wins Canadian start-up competition Valencia marina launches new electric clean-up boat Southern California gets an Aqua superPower high speed charger Nuclear powered superyachts a step closer Impressive results for Hyke electric ferry after 14-month trial The Hyke electric F-15 Shuttle, a winner of the 2024 Gussies Electric Boat Awards, has posted impressive numbers that show it requires up to 88 per cent less energy than similar size diesel vessels – using roughly the same amount of power as five household hair dryers. It also had a passenger satisfaction rating of 4.72 out of 5. From April 2024 to July 2025, the fully electric, 50-passenger ferry operated as part of the municipal transport system of Fredrikstad, Norway, carrying more than 41,000 passengers in daily operation. The route covered a 225-metre river crossing with an average crossing time of approximately two minutes, demonstrating a high-frequency urban transport application. The test provided a direct comparison of electric ferry vs diesel within the public transport network. Halvor Vislie, CEO of Hyke, says: “The project shows that our urban waters can be used much more efficiently. Instead of digging tunnels or building bridges, which are hugely costly, electric ferries can quickly be deployed to shuttle large numbers of passengers. It’s time to rethink urban planning by putting waterways at the centre. Together with Fredrikstad Municipality, we’ve demonstrated that the Hyke F-15 can operate as part of everyday public transport – efficiently, quietly and with strong passenger acceptance.” Following these results Hyke is focussing on scaling its business through additional vessel builds and the establishment of a joint venture with one of the largest transport operators in Norway. Hyke website Vessev hydofoiling e-ferries expand to Tasmania network Vessev, the New Zealand builder of electric hydrofoiling ferries, announced just over a month ago that they would be providing Australia’s first electric hydrofoiling ferries in Perth. They are now expanding their down under presence with another network in Hobart, on the island of Tasmania. Fly Derwent, a new clean energy transport venture, will launch the network on the Derwent River, reconnecting Hobart’s thriving waterfront using Vessev’s VS–9 models with expansion to a fleet of VS–12 vessels. The 29-foot VS–9 carries 10 passengers with a range of up to 50 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 25 knots, while the 37-foot VS–12 can carry up to 30 passengers. Together, the system will create a high-frequency water transit network, without requiring major new infrastructure. Powered by Tasmania’s world-leading grid, which runs on almost 100% on renewable electricity sources including wind and solar, the service is designed to deliver one of the planet’s lowest-emissions commuter transport models. Read: Australia latest country to get electric flying ferries Fly Derwent Principal Cameron McCulloch, an engineer with nearly 20 years of executive experience in the clean energy sector, said the network will be more like a metro system than a traditional ferry service. “From the very beginning this project has been about demonstrating how Tasmania’s renewable energy focus can translate into sustainable transport leadership. This technology unlocks affordable, river-based commuter and tourism transport in Hobart without the need for large-scale infrastructure changes. That’s what excites me most – not just the boats themselves, but everything they make possible in Hobart and beyond,” McCulloch said. The VS–9 is expected to arrive in Hobart in early 2027, with the VS–12 fleet to follow. Vessev website Canadian marine solar company wins startup competition Open Waters Solar, a British Columbia company founded in 2016,  has developed a special composite material that suspends solar cells inside a protective layer to combine structural rigidity with enough flexibility for a number of different applications, including marine. One of the company’s flagship products is SolaDek, a durable, power-generating deck surface for boats that has non-slip coating for walkability. It was developed because the company founders were frustrated by fragile and inefficient marine solar designs that came with bulky frames and sometimes miselading claims. In the inaugural ‘Beaver’s Den’ competition, a Canadian riff on the popular Shark Tank franchise, pre-Series A companies were invited to vie for a chance to win cash and exposure at Vancouver Science World. Twenty-five startups were selected as finalists, with the top five pitching live in late April. The winners were Open Waters Solar. “We’re honoured to come out on top,” said Niki Kearl from the victorious team. “We’ve developed a solution that delivers true durability, flexibility, and performance for those who seek the best and we went into this process with a strong data room, clear commercialization, and real market traction.” Open Waters Solar website Spanish marina gets electric clean up boat The Marina Port Valencia in Spain has taken delivery of an electric cleaning boat designed to keep its waters pristine while also contributing to the commitments of the Marina’s sustainability strategy and that of parent company Marina Norte. The “NetBoat’, a CatClean 75 model from builder Ona Safe & Clean, measures 7.5 metres in length with a 2.5-metre beam, delivering a hydrocarbon retention capacity of up to 2,000 litres alongside an approximate cleaning capacity of 8.89 km² per hour. NetBoat is constructed from certified marine-grade aluminum and designed with a catamaran-style hull. Its electric propulsion system with incorporated solar panels enables it to work up to sixteen hours each day. The silence of the system also means it can operate without disrupting the yachting community or visitors. The technology onboard was developed specifically for water cleaning, with a multi-task system that collects floating waste, removes hydrocarbons and surface oils, and oxygenates the water as it operates, actively enhancing environmental conditions across the marina – in the air as well as the water. At the launch, Patrick Reynés, CEO of Marina Port Valencia, emphasized that “NetBoat isn’t just a cleaning tool, but a statement of intent about the marina model we want to build for the future. It is part of a broader roadmap centred around innovation, decarbonization and active conservation of the Mediterranean.” Ona Safe & Clean website  Marina Port Valencia website Premier California marina gets Aqua superPower high speed charger One of the premier marinas in one of the largest recreational harbours in the United States – Marina Park in Newport Beach, California – now has an operating marine fast charger from Aqua superPower. This milestone deployment in one of the world’s prime boating locales is a significant step forward in supporting the burgeoning adoption of electric boats along the region’s iconic Pacific coastline. The Aqua charger is capable of delivering up to 24 kW of power via the international CCS standard and is specifically designed for the marine environments to ensure safe and reliable recharging for a wide range of electric vessels, from leisure craft to commercial operators. Last year, Newport Beach Harbor Department became the first public agency in the U.S. to add a boat powered entirely by electricity to its fleet of vehicles with a Vita workboat. That boat has been charged using standard voltage but will now be able to access the high speed charger, along with all other electric boats based in or travelling through the area. Read: Vita grows clean California fleet of electric boats “This installation represents a gamechanger for Southern California’s boating community,” said Scott Canning, US VP Business Development for Aqua superPower. “Newport Beach is a gateway to pristine coastal waters, and by bringing our fast-charging infrastructure here, we’re not just powering electric boats—we’re fuelling a sustainable future for marine electrification. Our brand-agnostic technology supports every major electric boat manufacturer, making the switch to e-boating seamless and accessible for all.” Aqua superPower’s global network now spans over 60 installations across Europe, North America, and beyond, with plans for further expansions in high-traffic Southern California areas like San Diego and Santa Barbara. Aqua superPower website  Nuclear powered electric superyachts closer than imagined? Superyachts, simply because of their sheer size and weight, are one of the hardest types of vessels to equip with a practical all-electric propulsion system. Nuclear energy – in which reactors heat water to create steam to drive turbines to generate electricity to power electric motors – has been used since 1958 on military submarines – and has been mentioned as a possibility for superyachts many times. I was at the World Yachting Summit in Monaco last summer where Tobias Kohl of mtu Rolls Royce suggested it may be feasible sooner than many people realize. Safety has been one obvious issue standing in the way, but now a system from AMPERA may take away many of those concerns, and they are working with Scorpio Tankers of Monaco to develop and deploy nuclear-powered maritime energy systems. They include floating nuclear power barges in the near term and nuclear-powered vessels – including superyachts – over the longer term. Read: World Yachting Summit highlights sustainability options POWER magazine explains the unique concept for safe operation that AMPERA has come up. 
Most nuclear reactors in operation today are critical systems, meaning the fission chain reaction is self-sustaining once initiated. AMPERA’s design takes a fundamentally different approach. Its reactor operates in a subcritical regime, meaning the core cannot sustain a chain reaction on its own. Instead, external neutron generators continuously supply the neutron flux needed to breed thorium into uranium-233 and sustain fission within the core. Turn off the neutron generators, and the reactor shuts down. Conventional critical reactors cannot offer this kind of responsiveness; once shut down, they may require extended cool-down and restart procedures driven by xenon poisoning and other transient effects. AMPERA’s subcritical architecture, sustained by its external neutron source, is designed to allow immediate restart, stable ramp rates, and rapid power changes, making it attractive for shipboard propulsion, and other uses, especially those that require variable loads. The neutron generator is the trigger. If more power is needed, the neutron output increases. If the reactor needs to stop, the generators are switched off and the reaction ceases. There is no residual chain reaction to manage, no days-long transient to wait out before restarting. This doesn’t mean large vessels like tankers and superyachts will have these systems next year, but this is a big step towards a safe all-electric propulsion option. You can read the whole POWER article through the link below. Ampera website  POWER magazine article The post WaVes #31 – Electric boat and boating news May 9 2026 appeared first on Plugboats.

Joe Grez is an experienced consumer product developer with a degree in physics and portfolio of US patents. In 2008, when he was required to put a mandatory CO2 warning on the dinghy he and his young granddaughter took to go out fishing, it made him think about the effects the exhaust and fumes had on her when she was in the boat. Listen to this article as a podcast He began to explore the possibilities of electric motors, and put together a design team who had hundreds of years of combined experience in electromechanical device technology and high-volume consumer products for brands like beauty care giant L’Oreal and Sonicare electric toothbrushes. US electric outboard proven over 73,000 hours In 2017 the EP Carry electric outboard was launched and is now well proven, with hundreds of customers having logged over 73,000 hours of use on a wide variety of boats under just about every condition. Grez himself has run over 800 Nautical miles – about 920 miles, 1500 kilometres – on Salish 100 cruises and solar-powered micro-cruiser expeditions. Now EP Carry is introducing its Gen2 model that builds on that depth of knowledge, using the same lightweight, patented design, but with improved performance and new features that emphasize ease of use, efficiency, and adaptability to a wider range of vessels and use cases. An example is the unique electronically impact-protected propeller able to move vessels up to 1,000 pounds and 19 fret in length (455 kg and 5.8m). The new features and benefits of Gen2 can be seen in mechanical design, the electronics of electric boat propulsion, the monitoring of the battery, and general advances in battery technology, specifically the LFP type (Lithium Iron Phosphate). The motor weight and power output are the same as the Gen1 at 14 lb (6.4 kg) and 220 watts, but a new controller system can provide a 22% boost, to 280 watts. The EP Carry Gen2 Complete Integrated Package includes a 24V LFP battery with energy storage of 288 Watthours. On a 9 ft (2.75m) rowing dinghy the company’s tests demonstrate a runtime of 140 minutes at half power (speed: 3.4 kt / 3.9 mph / 6.3 kmph), 70 minutes at full power (speed: 4 kt / 4.6 mph / 7.4 kmph) and 50 minute with boost (speed: 4.2 kt / 4.8 mph / 7.8 kmph). Battery flexibility to optimize range There is also the option to add another battery to double the range. For more flexibility, the Gen2 motor can be purchased alone and coupled with a 12V, 24V or 36V LFP battery from another supplier. The company says cruising ranges – even at full throttle – can exceed 20 miles (32 km) on a single charge, depending on boat and battery configurations. Whether the battery is from EP Carry or another supplier, he decreasing cost, improved performance, safety and long life of LFP batteries provides excellent options both now and when considering future upgrades. On the electronics side, the EP Carry battery and most off-the-shelf units now come with wireless monitors built in that can operate with the Gen2’s optional wireless Bluetooth battery monitor for users to see real-time charge levels on their smartphone. The smartphone can also facilitate wireless free firmware updates. Mechanically, the Gen2’s has long and short shaft versions, a transom adjust system for boats with severe transom rakes, and the choice of a patented automatic release pivot clamp module or traditional tilt latch fitting. The tiller handle is now detachable and there is an optional extension for boats where the driver has to sit farther away from the motor. A remote throttle kit is also available. Available as complete package or motor alone While the Gen2 was generally designed for for dinghies and other small lightweight vessels, its unique electronically impact-protected propeller can move vessels up to 1,000 pounds and 19 fret in length (455 kg and 5.8m). A new snap-lock battery connector provides an easier, faster and more robust cable attachment. A security lock helps prevent theft at the dinghy dock. The Gen2 Package also includes a 5-hour charger compatible with standard outlets. Solar panels are easily added for on-the-go and dockside or remote charging. Founder Grez completes cruises each year of about 100 Nm (115 mi / 185 km) with two small, onboard lightweight panels the only charging available for the LFP batteries. Included in the Complete Integrated Package is the EP Carry Gen2 motor with choice of shaft length and tiller arm length; 24V/ 11.25 Ah / 288 Kwh battery snap lock connector cord and soft buoyant carry case; 5-hr AC charger, security lock and two magnetic safety keys. There is a two year warranty and free direct customer troubleshooting support from factory experts as well as with downloadable or printed guides. The post US electric outboard EP Carry launches new Gen2 version appeared first on Plugboats.

Inspired by the llaut boats that have been plying the waters of the Balearic Islands since the Middle Ages, the SAMAR 50 solar electric yacht marries a hull that’s been proven over the centuries with the latest advances in zero emission propulsion. The result is impressive. The 50 is the first model from SAMAR Yachts, who are based on Mallorca with a name derived from the local words “Sa Mar” — “The Sea”. The company says it reflects the essence of the brand: “to return yachting to its most natural state, where the experience is defined by the sea itself.” Listen to this article as a podcast The llaut is so central to the history of the Balearics that it has been designated an ‘Asset of Cultural Interest’ and is celebrated in various museums around the islands. Over the centuries llauts have been fashioned for just about every conceivable use: fishing, cargo, transport of consuls and high-ranking dignitaries, leisure, even for combat and smuggling. The hull is simply unmatched for navigating the seas and winds of the Mediterranean. An incarnation for today’s leisure boater They have been built in lengths from as little as 4 metres to as many as 60 metres (12 to 200 feet), but the essential design remains the same: a laurel leaf or teardrop shape (viewed from above) and low gunwales to facilitate sailing, rowing, and easy access to the water. Many also had a central opening, or cossia. Inspired by the history, versatility and efficiency of the llaut, SAMAR has reimagined the form once again to create a 15.8 metre – 50 foot – incarnation for today’s leisure boater. “This project started with a very clear idea — to create a yacht that allows people to experience the sea in a quieter, more natural way,” said Miguel Rigo, CEO of SAMAR Yachts. “We are not trying to add more complexity, but to remove it. The result is a boat that feels intuitive, efficient and truly connected to its surroundings.” A key part of experiencing the sea in a quieter, more natural way is the propulsion of the SAMAR 50. There are two propulsion systems available: a serial hybrid using electric motors with diesel generator for range extension; and a parallel hybrid using four motors – two electric and two diesel. One and a half hours of silent propulsion The serial hybrid has twin 40 kW (55 hp) electric motors, for a total available power of 80 kW (110 hp). The battery pack stores 139 kWh of energy, enough by ‘rule of thumb’ measurement for the electric motors to operate at full power for about an hour and three quarters (139 kWh ÷ 80 kW = 1.75). SAMAR estimates those motors deliver a top speed of 10 knots (≈ 19 kmph / 12 mph). There is also a system available with four motors: two 80 kW diesel engines (220 hp total) and two 30 kW electric motors (80 hp). They can give you a higher top speed of 15 kn (≈ 28 kmph / 17 mph), but the only viable reason I can see for wanting that would be to get out quickly to an island or remote piece of water. For me, the whole idea of the SAMAR 50 is not to rush anything but to enjoy every minute on the water at a leisurely pace. Convenient luxuries That’s where the designers have done a masterful job of interpreting the functional elements that made the llaut an efficient work boat and turning them into convenient luxuries. While the low gunwales and cossia may have originally functioned to allow nets to be hauled in or for diplomats to board and disembark with dignity, on the SAMAR 50 they are an essential element for allowing everyone on board access to enjoy the water. The low profile gives the whole aft area the feel of a floating backyard deck, rather than a boat, particularly when the hull walls are opened out – the cossia idea – to widen the deck area with what I call ‘hull wings’. Any and all passengers can easily walk from the sunning beds at the bow, through the cockpit and al fresco dining area to relax in the banquette style lounge seats or go a bit further and swim/dive into the water off the stern platforms. The central area is covered with a solar roof that can generate up to 5.4 kWp. As SAMAR says in their literature: “This configuration (of the serial hybrid AND the deck layout) enables extended periods of silent and emission-free cruising under typical Mediterranean conditions, while significantly reducing reliance on conventional energy sources.” One other notable modern aspect of the SAMAR 50 is the construction materials. Classic llauts were crafted by master carpenters, ‘masters of aixa‘ who would go into the forests to choose the perfect oak or pine timbers, sometimes even taking into consideration the phase of the Moon for the best time to cut the tree. It’s perhaps not quite the same dedication, but SAMAR does take the environment into account by using recycled and recyclable aluminium, reflecting a long-term design philosophy focused on durability, serviceability and material efficiency. By adapting the best of traditional boats and artisanship and combining it with the latest technologies and materials, the SAMAR 50 has created a relaxing on water environment and experience that is both elegant and luxurious in its simplicity and efficiency. If you would like to experience it yourself, the first SAMAR 50 is now available for charter from Samar Charter in Palma, Mallorca. SAMAR Yachts website  Samar Charter SAMAR 50 Solar Electric Yacht Length LOA 15.8 m / 50 ft Beam 14.2 m / XX ft Draft  0.9 / xx ft Displacement 14 tonne / tons Propulsion: Serial hybrid 2 x 40 kW, 11kW generator Serial hybrid Top Speed ≈ 10–11 kn Propulsion: Parallel hybrid 2 X 80 kW diesel engines with 2 X 30 kW electric Parallel hybrid Top Speed 14–15 kn  Battery Capacity 139 kWh Solar Array Generation ≈ 5.4 kWp Passenger Capacity up to 12 + crew The post New SAMAR solar electric yacht marries 21st century tech with timeless Mediterranean hull appeared first on Plugboats.

Founded in 2009 on the shores of one of Europe’s largest fossil-fuel-free lakes, WIA Yachts now has a line of seven all-electric models, the latest being the Hardtop version of their popular WIA 520. Listen to this article as a podcast It all started when a marina came up for sale on Hungary’s Lake Balaton. Central Europe’s largest lake (75 x 14 km / 50 x 10 mi), it is also known ‘the Hungarian Sea’ and has been a popular recreation spot for hundreds of years. It was one of the first European lakes to ban combustion motors for environmental reasons when boat traffic increased dramatically after World War II and into the 1970s. The marina  opportunity was perfect for lawyer and advertising executive András Viszkei, who had been looking for a way to get out of those hectic industries and do something that involved two things he had been passionate about all his life: water and boats. WIA Yachts first model was 7m / 23 ft He and his family invested significant time and money into the property, adding a restaurant and hotel and expanding it to hold over 200 boats. Because of the fossil fuel restrictions those were almost exclusively sailboats, but Viszkei saw a rising demand for power boats. Electric seemed the perfect way to satisfy the market while building something he loved that would also help protect the water. WIA”s first electric boats were 7 metre models, similar to their current 230 CC In 2009, though, there were very few electric boat motors to be found. At the beginning WIA used motors and batteries adapted from forklifts and golf carts. That was fine for their first boats, which were 7 metres long, and the precursor of the current 230 CC model. People tried them, liked them, and WIA learned and grew – along with the number of electric motor and battery suppliers in the world. In 2013 WIA purchased an abandoned factory building, introduced a 34 foot model and the business developed into what it is today with capacity to build 15 all-electric boats per year. They include the 230, 330 ( 10m), 350 (10.5m), their best seller – the 14 metre 450 in Cabriole or Hardtop – and now the Open and Hardtop 520 (16.1m). I had a chance to see the WIA 520 at Boot Dusseldorf and chat with András’ son Bence, who literally grew up with the company and is now Director Of Sales and Business Development. See Plugboats Guide to Electric Exhibitors: Boot Dusseldorf 2026 The original 520 Open has been popular for a lot of reasons, one of them being the size. The 15 foot beam (4.7m) helps provide a lot of living and relaxing space. The Hardtop really takes advantage of that space by adding the benefit of a convertible galley / salon that can be open when the weather is perfect, then partially or fully enclosed for cooler or warmer times  – with air conditioning available for hot days. The boat can be configured a few ways to provide comfortable beds for up to 6 people along with central kitchen/galley island that has everything needed for three or four days on board without overwhelming the area. A floating home The driving philosophy is to give the sense of a floating home where you can spend time on the water with friends and family in surroundings akin to a welcoming living room. The central salon and galley area opens up front to a very large lounging area and aft to an area that can be used for dining or just watching the world go by. It’s here where the no-noise no-noxious-smoke-and-fumes benefits of electric propulsion can be really appreciated. What makes relaxing there even more attractive are hull walls that open out to provide two extra platforms – sort of ‘hull wings’ – for sunning, swimming, or just dangling your feet in the water. As the popularity and user base of WIA owners have grown, it has become more important for the builder to offer a propulsion system made by a global brand with a wide network of service partners. Fortunately that is much more possible now than it was in 2009! The company has chosen ePropulsion, one of the world’s leading electric motor brands, to outfit the 520 with two of their 40 kiloWatt I-40 inboard motors. That makes for a total of 80 kW available (110 hp) and they are coupled with a standard battery pack of 160 kiloWatthours of energy storage that can be added to if desired. ePropulsion I-40 electric inboards For inland waters, lakes and coastal cruising, the 100 kilometres (54 Nm / 62 mi) is usually more than enough for most boaters and can be done without worrying at all about the battery charge. The range can be lengthened by reducing the speed, which fits well with the 520 because the design – both in terms of propulsion and living space – is to allow everyone onboard to enjoy leisurely cruising to the utmost. The configuration I toured at Dusseldorf had a large owner’s cabin with lots of head space. I am 190 cm (6’ 3”) tall and I was able to stand in the cabin without feeling cramped in the least. I said to Bence that it feels like the boat was almost built around a bedroom, rather than having a sleeping cabin that fits in wherever possible. That cabin also has a spacious attached bathroom. There is still room in the remainder of the lower deck for another guest cabin (and bathroom) for family or guests. The size of the owner’s cabin and head are reduced somewhat in the three cabin configuration.. “We wanted to create a boat that feels like home” says Bence, “even if it’s for a only a few days. I think the height makes a big difference. The people on board often don’t realize it, but that is what helps create that home atmosphere, the atmosphere of a very nice apartment. The floor area is not larger, but everything just feels bigger, easier, more relaxing.” Green Ribbon Regatta The launch of the WIA 450 is another step for this company that started out with the idea of building some small electric boats on an inland lake. The demand for their products continues to grow, and the boats can now be seen all over Europe not just on lakes, but on canals and along sea coasts. Meanwhile, back on Balaton, the BCYC marina where it all started continues to thrive and will hold its 11th annual Green Ribbon Regatta this July 16 – 19. The event now attracts hundreds of green boaters from the Lake and beyond and is large enough to have races in a number of categories. The weekend not only tests the abilities of the navigators and the battery packs and drivetrains of the boats – but also demonstrates how these mature and reliable high-performance technologies serve environmentally conscious sailing on ‘the Hungarian Sea’. WIA Yachts website  Balaton Green Ribbon Regatta WIA 520 Hardtop Length LOA 16.1 m / 52 ft Beam 4.7 m /  15.5 ft Draft 0.7 m / 27 in Motors 2 X 40 kW (80 kW) / 2 X 55 hp (110 hp) Battery Pack 160 kWh (additional available) The post Electric boat veteran WIA Yachts expands line with 520 Hardtop appeared first on Plugboats.

In the second race of the third season of the E1 electric speedboat series, first place was taken by the team owned by actor Will Smith – which also landed them on top of the championship standings for the first time ever. The race took place in the shadows of the Italian Alps on Italy’s iconic Lake Como, the only race of this season’s nine events that is held on fresh water. Others are held in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Dobrovnik (Croatia), Monaco, Luada (Angola), Lagos (Nigeria), Miami (USA) and Bahamas. Listen to this article as a podcast The E1 has ten teams owned by well known personalities like Smith, NFL great Tom Brady, tennis great Rafael Nadal, multi-Grammy winner Marc Anthony and others. Each team has a female and male pilot who race in one design hydrofoiling electric boats that can hit speeds of 90 kmph (50 knots / 55 mph). Each race weekend has a day of qualifying then a day of ‘playoffs’, the finals and consolation ‘place race’. The gender of the pilot of each alternates each race, but there is no ‘women’s race’ and ‘men’s race’, all races have a mix. Before we get to the Como event, you can click on one of the two sections below to get an Overview of the Series and/or an explanation of the Rules and Strategies. Overview of the E1 Series, Team Owners, Pilots and the Racebird boat (Click to + expand or – close E1 Series Background) Launched in Jeddah in January 2024, the E1 Series features ten teams racing the one design ‘RaceBird’ all-electric hydrofoiling speedboats at events held in top international ports and waterways. Each team is owned by a noted figure in the worlds of sport, entertainment and business and is led by a female and male pilot who compete in mixed genre races throughout the season. There are no ‘men’s races’ and ‘women’s races’, they are all on equal footing. The goal of the series, aside from deciding ‘The Champions of the Water’, is to publicize and promote cutting-edge clean technologies while helping to protect and restore our planet’s coastal waters and ecosystems. The series was founded by Alejandro Agag and Rodi Basso and is loosely patterned after the on-land Formula 1 and Formula E car events, where the emphasis is on the driver’s capabilities rather than throwing money at technology. In fact, Agag is a founder of the Formula E electric car racing series and Basso worked with Ferrari, Red Bull Racing and McLaren Applied Technologies. The Racebird itself is designed by Sophie Horne of Seabird Technologies. The Sophie Horne. The 7 meter (23 ft) boat has hydrofoiling wings that lift the hull out of the water enabling speeds of up to 90 kmph (50 knots / 55 mph) using a 150 kW (200 brake horsepower) electric outboard system by Mercury Racing and Kreisel batteries. The ten teams and are their owners are: Team Brady: former NFL quarterback Tom Brady Team Rafa: tennis legend Rafael Nadal 
Team Miami: multi-Grammy winner Marc Anthony Team Aoki: DJ / Producer Steve Aoki Team AlUlA: championed by basketball’s Lebron James Team Drogba: Ivory Coast footballer Didier Drogba 
Team Blue Rising: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli Team Sierra: Sierra Enterprises with ambassadors Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid soccer) and Kyle Kuzma (NBA basketball) Team Monaco: Monaco The pilots of the boats come from a wide variety of disciplines. Many, like Sam Coleman and Emma Kimmaläinen of Team Brady, came from powerboating and motorsport racing, but Maxime Nocher of Team Monaco was a kite surfing champion; Team Drogma’s Tara Pacheco was in sailboat racing; Cris Lazarraga of Team Rafa was a jetski racer and Lucas Ordóñez of Westwood first entered real life professional racing by winning a spot in a PlayStation 3 Gran Turismo competition. (»» go back to top to close) Electric Speedboat Series Rules and Strategies (Click to + expand or – close the rules) E1 SERIES: RULES Championship: Ten teams race over 9 weekends, with points awarded for finishing place, along with some bonus points for specific achievements. The Champions of the Water are the team that accumulates most points by the end of the season. Events: Each event is held over two days, usually a Friday and Saturday. Qualifying time trials and races are held on Day One. Day Two has Group Races which decide two of the finalists, the Race Off to determine the other four finalists, the Place Race, and two Finals races – so both the female and male co-pilots of each team help determine the outcome. The Finals and Place Race dictate the Championship Points awarded for each weekend. Points Awarded: Points are awarded for each placing every weekend with the Champion having the most points at the end of the season. 1st: 38  |  2nd: 30 |  3rd: 23 |  4th: 19 |  5th: 15 |  6th: 13 |  7th: 9 |  8th:  8 |  9th: 5 |  10th: 3. Points are also awarded for the three fastest Qualifiers: Fastest: 3  |  2nd: 2 |  3rd: 1. One bonus point is awarded for the fastest lap of the weekend. Photo ©Shiv Gohil Qualifying: There are four Qualifying Stages with teams knocked out to establish the pole positions for Saturday’s races. Qualifying Stage 1: Time Trials in which all 10 teams participate, the results ranked by average of both pilots’ best laps. Bottom 2 teams eliminated. Qualifying Stage 2: Remaining 8 teams in two sessions (groups of 4). Individual timed runs in reverse order, 2 non-consecutive attempts per team. Bottom 2 teams eliminated. Qualifying Stage 3: Remaining 6 teams in two sessions (groups of 3). Same format as Q1. Bottom 2 eliminated. Qualifying Stage 4: Pole Shootout to determines initial Pole Positions on Race Day. Final 4 teams, single 20-minute session. Each completes 2 timed laps in inverted order. Points are awarded toward the Championship total: 3-2-1. Saturday Racing Group Stages: teams divided based on Qualifying results: Group A: 1st, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th Group B: 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 10th The top team from each group advances directly to the Finals. The bottom team from each goes to the Place Race. The teams finishing 2-3-4 in each go to the Race Off. Race Off: Six team single race (only one pilot from each team) with the top four finishers going to the Finals and the bottom two going to the Place Race. Place Race: Two races, one with each team’s pilot, best averaged time. Determines places 7-10 and Championship points. Finals: Two races, one with each team’s pilot, best averaged time. Determines places 1-6 and Championship points. SOME GENERAL RULES: Pilots In every stage except the Group Races and the Race Off both the female and male pilot participate in separate races to determine the winning team of each stage, alternating races throughout the weekend. In the Finals, the finishing order for the first race determines pole position for the second. Laps There is not just one lap length, but three: Short, ‘Normal’ and Long. The distances are tailored to the waters and layout of each location, but are somewhere between 900 m ( ≈ .5 Nm /  .6 mi) and 1700 m ( to ≈ .91 Nm / 1.0 mi). The Qualifying Stages are timed on one Normal lap. The Saturday Races are six laps – one of which must be a Long Lap and one of which must be a Short Lap. Penalties are usually an extra long lap within the six laps, which could add anywhere from 20 to 35 seconds to the overall race time.  Boosts Then there are the boosts. Pilots are allowed to draw extra energy out of the battery – for bursts of speed up to 20 seconds. The catch is that the time it takes to prepare for another boost is twice as long as the boost itself. So, if a pilot takes a boost for 10 seconds they will have to wait for 20 seconds before they can take another. Between the lap lengths and the boosts, there is a LOT of strategy involved, and the pilots are in constant contact with ‘Mission Control’ back at the dock. General Strategy Aside from the boosting and lap strategies, the overriding goal is to find clean water. The RaceBirds travel fastest when they are flying above the water on their foils. The boats need to be balanced both across the beam and along the length for optimum performance and waves – either natural or from the other boats – makes it tougher to stay on foil. That not only slows the pilot down but also requires extra power to get back up out of the water and onto the foils. END OF RULES (»» go back to top to close) Frontrunners have a difficult Qualifying Day Lake Como is the longest course on the E1 circuit, and because it is inland, is less prone to large waves and swells. That makes a difference because the boats go fastest and perform best when they are raised above the water on their hydrofoils. It’s not all ‘smooth sailing’ in Como though, the winds coming through the mountains can change conditions quickly. Read Plugboats coverage of the other 2026 E1 Series races Coming into this session, the championship leaders were in order: Team Aoki (owned by DJ/Producer Steve Aoki); Team Brady (Tom Brady); and Team AlUla (championed by basketball’s Lebron James). Smith’s Westbrook team was in fourth with Rafael Nadal’s Team Rafa close behind. Friday’s qualifying Quarter Finals brought a big surprise when Aoki and Brady finished seventh and eighth and were knocked out of the Pole Shootout that determines Saturday’s group allocations. Two other teams with disappointing Fridays were Team Rafa and Team Blue Rising (owned by Indian cricket hero Virat Kohli). One of Rafa’s laps in the Time Trials was invalidated for a wrong procedure returning to the milling area, and Blue Rising received a 4:00 penalty for a different infraction. Tight championship race after Smith win That’s quite the day. Brady won the first two E1 Championships, with Rafa and Blue Rising coming in second and third last season. Aoki came into Como as this year’s frontrunner…and coming out of Qualifying Day those teams were in the 7, 8, 9 and 10 positions! Under the E1 rules, no team is eliminated after Qualifying and every team has a chance for redemption in the Saturday races, but all of these very accomplished teams and pilots had certainly made their road to the finals and the podium much more difficult than they had planned anticipated. At the other end of qualifying, Rusty Wyatt of AlUla delivered the fastest lap of the day (1:18.667) to take the pole position for Saturday’s Group Races and Sara Price put Westbrook second with a time just 0.247 seconds slower. Saturday’s races in the E1 Series are set up to determine which six teams will be in the Finals, which itself consists of two races. The path to get to those finals starts with the Group Stage races, where the top two teams go to the Finals and the bottom two go to the consolation Place Race. The others then battle through Race Offs to determine who else goes to which race. Pilot John Peeters of Blue Rising flipped his bad Friday by producing two incredible starts, coming from the outside lane to take the lead and secure a spot in the weekend’s Finals. That work also earned him the PIF Pilot of the Day Award. Aoki and Brady likewise managed to make their way to the finals and Westwood came through with a boat that had been repaired after some Friday damage. Qualifying top seed AlUla also made it to the Finals with Team Monaco rounding out the field after joining the championship only this year. Westbrook Racing pilots Sara Price and Lucas Ordóñez both came put on top in their Finals races, followed by Peeters and Mashael Alobaidan of Blue Rising. Emma Kimiläinen of Team Brady damaged her E1 RaceBird after colliding with a course mark in Final 1, but teammate Sam Coleman was able to nurse the boat home in Final 2 to finish third overall. Will Smith was jubilant after the victory, saying in the team owner group chat: “Finally! That one felt good” and joking “Wait, why’s Brady declining my calls?” The results of the Como race set up a very tight top of the standings with Westwood’s 63 points putting them on top, Brady only three points back at 59 and Aoki only three points behind that! The next race, Dubrovnik June 12 and 13, could be important because both AlUla (46) and Team Blue Rising (36) cannot be counted out – especially after their performances in Como. E1 Series website   E1 YouTube Channel 2026 E1 Championship Standings After Race 2: Lake Como PLC TEAM OWNER FEMALE MALE PTS 1 Westbrook Racing Will Smith Sara Price Lucas Ordóñez 63 2 Team Brady Tom Brady Emma Kimiläinen Sam Coleman 59 3 Aoki Racing Team Steve Aoki Sara Misir Dani Clos 56 4 Team AlUla Championed by LeBron James Nerea Martí Rusty Wyatt 46 5 Team Blue Rising Virat Kohli Mashael AlObaidan John Peeters 38 6 Sierra Racing Club Thibaut Courtois and Kyle Kuzma Catie Munnings Erik Stark 22 7 Team Monaco   Oban Duncan Maxime Nocher 18 8 Team Rafa Rafael Nadal Cris Lazarraga Tom Chiappe 16 9 Team Miami powered by Magnus Marc Anthony Rianna O’Meara-Hunt* Timmy Hansen 14 10 Team Drogba Global Africa Didier Drogba Tara Pacheco* Micah Wilkinson 12   The post Will Smith’s E1 electric speedboat team flies to top of championship rankings appeared first on Plugboats.

Plugboats WAVES (Watts, Amps, Volts, Electrons) is a regular collection of electric boat and boating news items that we have written about before and are updating, or items we are going to write about but are waiting for more information / developments – or items that are just tidbits you might find interesting. Here is WaVeS #30, with electric boat and boating news about: Tenth electric ferry for British Columbia, Canada ePropulsion extends partnership with SailGP racing series Norway to get 20 Candela electric flying ferries Roxen starts serial production of personal watercraft A fully electric cruise ship concept unveiled  Explomar supply electric propulsion for Nigeria ferry fleet Listen to this article as a podcast British Columbia, Canada, gets 10th electric hybrid ferry BC Ferries is the largest ferry operator in Canada, with 37 ships on 25 routes that move more than 22 million passengers and 8 million vehicles every year. Netherlands builder Damen constructs the operator’s Island Class electric hybrid ferries that provide services connecting the dozens of islands along Canada’s west coast in the province of British Columbia. The tenth vessel of the class, named ‘Island K’asa‘  has now been launched. The name means ‘otter’ in the Kwak’wala language of the Wei Wai Kum nation. It represents a guardian spirit and is a reminder of life’s interconnectedness.  The Island Class ferries are equipped with batteries and diesel-hybrid technology. Some are now operating on diesel alone, some as hybrid. The end goal is to have all operate as full electric ferries once shoreside charging infrastructure becomes available. With a coastline of about 1,000 km (625 mi) covering everything from the metropolis of Vancouver to some of the most rugged outposts on the planet, this is a long term commitment and process. The ferries are designed to improve passenger comfort, reduce environmental impact and increase vehicle capacity by 71% and passenger capacity by 135% on the routes they serve. That’s an additional 200 spaces for vehicles and 2,000 spaces for passengers. Nicolas Jimenez, President and CEO of BC Ferries, said, “Launching the final Island Class vessel is an important step in renewing our fleet and strengthening service for coastal communities. Aging ships are replaced with these more spacious, modern, and efficient hybrids. That’s essential to keeping ferry service reliable for the people and communities who depend on it every day.” Damen website ePropulsion and SailGP extend partnership through 2027 Electric boat motor manufacturer ePropulsion and the SailGP international racing series have extended their partnership through to the end of the 2027 season.  ePropulsion has supported SailGP’s on water operations since 2021 and will continue to provide the electric motors that power SailGP’s small craft and support vessels fleet, helping to reduce emissions across all championship operations as part of the championships’ broader climate goals and on-water transition plans. The renewed partnership builds on this strong foundation, further reducing emissions across event operations while demonstrating the reliability and performance of electric propulsion in demanding, real world conditions. Danny Tao, co-founder and chief executive at ePropulsion, said: “SailGP continues to set the standard for high-performance, purpose-driven sport, and we’re proud to be continuing our partnership. Working together has already delivered meaningful progress, and we’re excited to build on that momentum.” The 2026 SailGP campaign began on January 17 with the Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix in Australia, and will run through the grand final in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on November 28 and 29. ePropulsion website SailGP website Norway operator purchases 20 Candela electric ‘flying ferries’ Boreal, one of Norway’s largest public transport provider has ordered twenty Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil vessels from Sweden’s Candela, marking the world’s largest electric fleet to date. Norway is the world’s most electrified car market, with around 99% of new car sales fully electric but electrifying high-speed passenger vessels is challenging. Conventional e-ferries lack the range and speed to replace the diesel-powered fast ferries that connecting communities across the country’s deep fjords and more than 100,000 kilometers of coastline. The Candela P-12 hydrofoiling technology solves this. Computer-controlled hydrofoils—wings mounted beneath the hull—lift the vessel above the water when the ferry’s speed is over18 knots. By flying above the waves, drag is drastically reduced, and energy consumption drops by around 80 percent compared with conventional vessels of similar size. The ride is also extremely stable for passengers. The P-12 combines a cruising speed of 25 knots with a range of around 40 nautical miles, enabling electric operation on routes previously only served by diesel vessels. All of this with cabin noise levels of just 64 dB—lower than other ferries, modern trains or aircraft. Another advantage (see the item about BC hybrid ferries above) is that the P-12 can fully recharge in an hour using standard DC car fast chargers, avoiding the expensive megawatt-scale charging systems required by conventional electric ferries. The capability was recently demonstrated during a voyage between Sweden and Norway, when the P-12 completed the longest electric sea journey to date, recharging along the route using a mobile battery system transported by a Ford F-150 Lightning pickup. Read: Candela sets hydrofoiling record with Baltic Sea crossing “Candela P-12 is the only electric passenger vessel that combines longer range with high speed without requiring extensive charging infrastructure says Nikolai Knudsmoen Utheim, CEO at Boreal. “With this fleet, Boreal wants to take the next step—accelerating zero-emission high-speed travel along the Norwegian coast and helping bring electric vessels to new markets beyond Norway.” The first two P-12 vessels will be delivered in 2027 and are planned to enter service on one of several potential routes currently being explored in Norway and abroad. The remaining vessels will follow in yearly batches between 2028 and 2030. Candela website Roxen electric watercraft now in serial production  Sweden’s Roxen Innovations has announced that their electric personal watercraft is officially in serial production, marking a major milestone for the company and for lightweight electric water mobility. CE-Marking (CE = Conformité Européenne) of the battery was completed in 2025, showing that it complies with EU safety, health, and environmental protection standards. The past few months have been spent working through the rest of the recreational craft directive certification process that governs the safety, build quality, and compliance standards required to sell watercraft across Europe. The company says the 2026 production plan is set to 200 units, with 40 units already having been secured through pre-orders ahead of production start. Remaining 2026 orders will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, ensuring controlled growth while maintaining production quality. The hull of the Roxen electric watercraft weighs only 60 kg (LB), light enough to load onto a roof rack and be launched from any shoreline. It has a 22 kW (≈ 30 hp) electric motor that can deliver speeds of up to 30 knots (55 kph / 35 mph), and a 5.25 kWh swappable battery pack. “With investments secured and production now underway, we are entering the next phase of our journey,” says Co-Founder and CEO Magnus Sundstedt. “The interest we are seeing confirms that the market is ready for a lighter and smarter electric alternative.” Customers interested in securing a 2026 delivery slot should visit the Roxen website. Roxen website  Fully Electric Cruise Ship Meyer Werft, one of the largest shipyards in the world, has built 61 huge cruise over the past few decades for companies like Disney and Carnival. At the recent Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, the company presented its concept study for a fully electric cruise ship under the project name ‘Vision.’ The ship is 275 metres (900 feet) long and accommodates 1,856 passengers. It is set to be the world’s first fully electric cruise ship with a Gross Tonnage (GT) exceeding 82,000. (GT is the measure of a ship’s total calculated size). The battery system will be supplied by Corvus Energy. No details have been shared about capacity of the battery system or the exact range of the concept, but it is expected to be sufficient for the majority of typical European cruise routes, such as the journey from Barcelona to Civitavecchia near Rome – about 600 Nm (1,110 km / 690 mi). Meyer Werft is optimistic about charging infrastructure. “By 2030, around one hundred ports across Europe will offer the required charging infrastructure,” the company states. For longer distances, the ‘Vision’ can optionally be realized as a hybrid variant with small generators, for example, for transatlantic crossings. Cruise ships burn extraordinary amounts of fossil fuel and put enormous amounts of CO2 into our atmosphere, and Tim Krug from the Meyer Werft Concept Development Group said “Vision enables a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of up to 95%.” The benefits of battery electric propulsion go beyond the environmental, though. The sun deck can have views unobstructed by the usual smokestack (funnel) and shaft for exhaust gas treatment. For shipboard comfort, there is much less noise and vibration. “We asked ourselves how we can use innovation to reduce CO₂ and contribute to decarbonization — not in 50 years, but much sooner” said Krug. “The technology is available today and we could deliver the first ship in 2031 if it were ordered this year.” Meyer Werft Press Release with Drawings Explomar Africa ferry Last October the E1 electric speedboat racing series added Lagos, Nigeria, as a stop in it championship with part of the reason being the country’s commitment to and interest in electric water transportation. The event returns for this season on October 3 and 4. That interest is becoming reality as China’s Explomar has signed an order to provide 20 electric propulsion systems and a 5S energy station to be used in an electric ferry program in the city. The order comes after a two year development process and the successful testing of a prototype ferry built by Caverton Offshore Support Group. The Omibus EV 2.0 vessel transports passengers as part of an ongoing pilot programme, using twin 225 kW (300 hp) electric propulsion systems that deliver a combined output of 450 kW (600 hp). Read about the Lagos event in the 2025 E1 Electric Speedboat Championships Olabode Makanjuola, CEO of Caverton, describes the collaboration as a defining moment for regional transportation. “The future of Nigeria’s waterways is electric,” says Makanjuola. “Cities like Lagos are defined by water, yet millions of residents remain trapped in road congestion while vast waterway networks lie underutilised. Conventional petrol and diesel-powered ferries are costly to operate and increasingly difficult to justify in dense urban environments.” Makanjuola also highlights China’s leadership in manufacturing scale and systems integration as central to the partnership’s ability to deliver solutions fit for emerging markets. Alex Dong, CEO of ExploMar, says: “Securing this order with Caverton is a meaningful step forward in bringing high-performance electric propulsion into large-scale, real-world operation. Africa represents one of the most important growth markets for sustainable water transport, where performance, cost efficiency and system reliability must come together. This partnership reflects our focus on delivering not just products, but fully integrated solutions that can be deployed, replicated and scaled.” Both companies say the propulsion and energy systems could also be applied to other vessel types, including security boats and fishing vessels. Explomar website The post WaVeS #30 Electric Boats and Boating News April 25, 2026 appeared first on Plugboats.

Two of the world’s largest sailboat builders – Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot Group – have set out to speed up adoption of electric propulsion in the industry by creating E-Lektra Marine, a 50/50 joint venture whose first customers will be seven major brands that represent 60% of the global market: Beneteau, Fountaine Pajot Sailing Catamarans, Fountaine Pajot Yachts, Dufour, Excess, Jeanneau and Lagoon. Listen to this article as a podcast The goal of E-Lektra is to bring electric propulsion to 10% to 15% of the entire global sailing market by 2030, using a multi-tiered approach that offers: Electrification solutions – full electric or hybrid – for all sailboats from 9 to 24 metres (29 – 80 ft) A platform available for the whole boatbuilding industry A refit solution enabling current owners to switch to electric An optimized onboard energy management of all inputs and output: solar panels, motors, generators, ‘hotel load’ appliances and equipment, shore power connections Real-time monitoring through an easy-to-use display. Two of the barriers standing in the way of mainstream adoption of electric propulsion for sailing boats and yachts are price and boat owners’ unfamiliarity with the technology. These are both complicated by the current situation of a fairly wide variety of propulsion manufacturers each selling relatively few units. Excess 11 Bruno Thivoyon, Chairman of the Management Board, Groupe Beneteau, said “By combining our industrial expertise, we aim to establish open standards to make low-emission solutions simpler, more accessible and scalable.” Offering a standardized system from E-Lektra to the large international customer base of these major boat brands brings critical mass and economies of scale that lower unit manufacturing costs. It also makes it viable for E-Lektra to set up a  global network of approved and trained service partners.  Makes electric simpler, more financially attractive All of this matters not just for these seven major brands, but also for the hundreds of small boatyards who would like to offer electrification and the tens of thousands of boat owners who would like to look at a refit for their aging, inefficient, noisy and smelly diesel units. Sailors love sailing over powerboats because of the fresh air and the sound of the wind and open seas. But today’s reality is that more than 99% of sailboats are equipped with an internal combustion engine that is needed for harbour manoeuvres or when there is no wind. Larger boats may also need to burn fossil fuel in a generator to cover part of the onboard energy needs. Electricity is an attractive alternative, but sailing is a unique case in the energy transition. It combines the challenges of the automotive industry — silent propulsion with lower emissions — with the added challenge of housing people in the ‘vehicle’ for hours or days, sometimes weeks. Fountaine Pajot Aura 51 An electric car can be recharged at any time from a power outlet, but a sailboat must be able to produce, store and distribute its own energy at sea. One of the advantages of electric propulsion is hydrogeneration, where the motor and propeller can turn into a generator that charges onboard batteries when the boat is under sail. Solar panels can be fitted on surface areas for more renewable energy. Larger boats, though, may still need to burn fossil fuel to help cope with onboard demands. No matter where the energy comes from, a central challenge in a sailboat is not propulsion alone, but the overall management of energy use of everything – generation, battery storage, and distribution to navigation devices, galleys, water filtration and everything else a modern sailboat requires. Shared platform open to entire boating industry The leaders of the E-Lektra joint venture, Groupe Beneteau and Fountain Pajot Group, are among the sailing yacht builders who have already shown their commitment to fossil fuel free propulsion. They now have data not just about use of the electric propulsion on the boats, but more importantly, on the boat’s whole electric ecosystem. Groupe Beneteau has offered low-voltage electric solutions on under 12 metre sailboats for several years, while Fountaine Pajot deploys high-voltage hybrid solutions on catamarans longer than 15 metres (FEET). Their Aura 51 was winner of the Electric Sailboats category of the Gussies International Electric Boat Awards in 2024. Read: Beneteau commits to electric at Cannes 2021 The technologies they have each been using are ready to scale up. Rather than continuing to develop independent systems, the two groups have chosen to co-build this E-Lektra shared platform, and open it up for everyone in the boating industry. E-Lektra Marine will rely on a group of strategic partners that have already worked with Beneteau, FP or both: Alternatives Energies is a specialist in electric systems integration. Cirtem is an expert in energy conversion and management. EVE System focusses on battery pack design. The overriding mission is to design and deploy a simple, accessible, low-emission sailing system that is competitive with the internal-combustion alternatives. “Today, electrification is becoming essential; it must now be made accessible across the entire sailing market” says Mathieu Fountaine, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Fountaine Pajot. “The E-Lektra Marine joint venture with Groupe Beneteau shows that our industry can mobilize around the environmental objectives that we all share.” Websites: Beneteau  Fountaine Pajot  Dufour  Excess  Jeanneau  Lagoon. The post E-Lektra Marine – new joint venture ready to electrify 7 major sailboat brands appeared first on Plugboats.

It is safe to say that no company has more experience in designing and building an electric hybrid yacht than Greenline, who launched their first – the Greenline 33 – in 2008. Since then they have delivered more than 1,000 yachts in a line-up that now includes 9 models from 39 to 59 feet. Listen to this article as a podcast One of the most popular and enduring has been the Greenline 40, launched in 2011. Fifteen years later, in response to a changing market, they have introduced the new Greenline 42 that combines the most popular aspects of the 40 with many of the innovative and forward thinking features of the Greenline 45 that debuted in 2021. “Greenline Yachts believes that fantastic design has no shelf-life, so we don’t seek to constantly update or replace our models,” said Greenline CEO Vladimir Zinchenko. “When we do introduce a new boat, it is therefore no light decision. You can be sure that the new Greenline 42 has absorbed every inch of our know-how and will provide a reference in the market for decades to come. Timeless, long-lived design is a key part of our Responsible Yachting commitment.” ‘Superdisplacement’ hulls for electric hybrid yachts A key part of that commitment and philosophy is their “superdisplacement” hulls that have proven their capability over the years of providing efficiency at both lower and higher speeds, which is particularly important for electric and hybrid boats.  Read: 100% electric Greenline 40 with mCrate propulsion Like all boats in the Greenline range, the 42 is available as an electric hybrid. In this case the system is made up of 2 x 250hp diesel motors coupled with two 23kW electric motors. The electric motors are generally used for lower speeds in and around harbours or along coastal and inland waters. They offer a range of about 20 nautical miles at five knots (37 km at 9.5 kph, 23 mi at 6 mph). The hybrid model can be outfitted with up to 77 kiloWatt hours of lithium battery capacity. While adding 2 feet (less than a metre) of length to the Greenline 40 doesn’t seem like much, it makes a big difference to the 42 in a few ways, thanks to a naval architecture rethink by Micad, and interior and exterior by famed designer Marco Casali. One of the most important developments was analyzing the superdisplacement hulls of the 40 and 45 to optimize the hydrodynamics for the 42 and achieve a higher max speed (30 kts / 55 kph / 34 mph) and lower energy consumption at all speeds. Another adaptation means that the solar roof of the 42 can hold 10 panels – the same as the larger 45. They deliver over 4kW in good conditions, contributing to range under electric propulsion and is enough to run power all onboard appliances on solar energy when the boat is at anchor. ‘All of the space is open air’ Casali has designed yachts of every size and propulsion, including a 42m (140 ft) hybrid model unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show last year. Speaking about the Greenline 42, he told me “You have to think in a different way when doing an electric or hybrid boat and consider the people who will be the owners.” “They are people who are paying attention to sustainability, but also, this boat is not a show off boat. It is a boat that people will be living on for longer times. So we want to improve life on board. They want to be in a wonderful bay at night enjoying the air and quiet – without the smell of petrol and having to run a generator to charge their phone.” Having worked with Greenline on other projects, including the Greenline 45 and 58 Fly, Casali and his team aimed to reinvigorate rather than reinvent the classic lines and practical luxury the company is known for. For the 42 he and his studio designed the exterior and three interior styles. “The Greenline 42 was an exciting challenge for us” he says. “We wanted to follow the huge success of the other models by adding even more comfort on board and a more modern shape respecting our timeless lines.” “In the cockpit, we used all of the sliding windows to create the idea that during a nice day, all of the space is open air. We also enlarged the cockpit, and for the galley and the sofa area we worked to connect it to the sea, which is quite different from the other models. And on the lower layout we succeeded in adding the option for a second head –  a nice addition for a family.” Greenline’s ‘most customizable model ever’ One of the dominant themes of the 42 is customization. In fact the yard says it is their “most customizable model ever”. There are two cockpit layouts, and the aft area can be configured as a large alfresco dining area or spacious lounging deck with dining inside. There is also a huge variety of options for cabins, storage space, toilets, electrical appliances and furniture. The idea is that owners can design their yacht as it suits them for coastal cruising, long-distance sailing or weekending. Aside from the hull efficiency, hybrid propulsion and solar panels, Greenline also pays attention to sustainability in its construction processes and every aspect of its business. The high-tech foam sandwich used to strengthen the hull comes from recycled PET plastic. Lay-up is through vacuum infusion to ensure very precise material use with little waste. Leftover foam is reused by a neighbouring company to produce home insulation. Any offcuts of wood from the interior fit-out are collected and pressed into heating pellets. Among other initiatives, every Greenline yacht is delivered with biodegradable green yacht wash and the company publishes a yearly Responsible Yachting Report that provides a transparent overview of environmental performance, commitment to energy efficiency and efforts to uphold responsibility in protecting marine ecosystems. “Our customers have always wanted to immerse themselves in the natural world, enjoying special moments with friends and family on the water while valuing ecological responsibility and a lower environmental impact” said Zinchenko. “The Greenline 42 is a valued addition to our family of hybrid yachts, and we are sure her features will be appreciated for many years to come.” Greenline website  Marco Casali Design website The post New Greenline 42 builds on decades of electric hybrid yacht experience appeared first on Plugboats.

With the addition of a range of performance and handling improvements and innovations for 2026, Blade electric outboards is staying true to one of their core R&D Commitments: Continuous Improvement. Listen to this article as a podcast Founded in 2022 by a group of lifelong boaters who had also been colleagues in the engineering, aerospace and technology industries, Blade was born out of their shared frustration with the options then available for low-power outboards – both fossil fuel and electric. They had all grown up exploring the sun-soaked waters of Anna Maria Island, Florida, so their love of clean water, fresh air and the sights, sounds and smells of nature led them to an electric solution. It also fit well with their professional backgrounds. The goal was to merge aerospace precision with marine practicality ‘to redefine what electric propulsion can be’. They also knew that the high quality of the motor they were envisioning had to be matched with equally high value. To get combustion outboard buyers to take a serious look at electric they figured they needed to reach a retail price point of somewhere around $300-$350 (€250- €300) per kiloWatt hour. ‘Rudder style’ Blade electric outboards  One of the challenges of getting there is having the right supply chain. Fortunately, one of the Blade team has a 15 year history of operating aerospace manufacturing facilities that produce highly reliable and highly precise components for demanding environments.  The team set out designing and sourcing everything they would need – motors, batteries,  software, transom brackets, chargers and other accessories– to create what they refer to as the Halo Ecosystem that brings together the vision they had of power, control, and connectivity. By 2025 the first Blade motors were engineered, produced and on the market. The HALO series of motors come in three power ratings, with the model numbers matching closer to the horsepower than to the kiloWatts: the HALO 3 has 1.2 kW of continuous power, the HALO 6 has 3 kW and the HALO 10 has 6 kW. All are ‘rudder-style’ electric outboards, where the shaft also assists in steering the boat. All motors are built on 48 Volt architecture. The 3 and 6 have integrated batteries (1.7 kWh) while the HALO 10 has an external 5kWh battery that can also be used with the lower power models. Docking, Normal, Eco, Sport and Boost modes These first Blade electric outboards hit the quality and price goals the company had set, were well received and the team was pleased, but they also knew they had agreed on a core value as part of their mission. From the Blade website: Relentless innovation. Continuous improvement. Firmware updates, smarter tech, and new features every year will ensure our products are always ahead of the curve, giving boaters performance and confidence that others can’t match. For 2026 they have introduced a number of changes. Probably the most noticeable are the new advanced driving modes. Docking Mode allows gentle, precise control for low-speed maneuvering without any unexpected bursts. Normal Mode provides the balanced power and efficiency that is used for most occasions. Eco Mode optimizes the energy output to extend range and Sport Mode enables maximum thrust and acceleration for demanding conditions. There is also a short term Boost mode, activated with a button. On the HALO 6, for example, that provides a boost from 3 kW to 5kW that can be used for up to 30 seconds. Another innovation you can feel immediately is a redesigned throttle system that allows you to adjust the resistance of the throttle control for your own driving preferences. The throttle can also be configured for ambidextrous use and has an expanded 180º range of travel. Beneath the water, extensive work was done on developing, testing and refining the shape and pitch of the propeller blades for optimal hydrodynamics. Full speed and range figures on Blade website Other changes include real-time anti-theft tracking, remote diagnostics, and performance data through built-in connectivity; stronger bluetooth range with the HALO app along with next-gen GPS precision; and a new isolated   structure for the HALO 3 and 6 that protects and stabilizes the battery within the ‘rudder shaft’, even in rough water conditions. These are all well thought out innovations and improvements on a line of products that was already very good, especially in terms of performance. The HALO 3 has a maximum speed of 10.5 kph (CBCBCB) and maximum range of 40 km and 6.8 hours. The HALO 6 has the same maximum range and untime, but a top speed of 19 kpg (DDDDD) and the HALO 10 has a yop speed of 27 kph and range of 6.7 hours and 53 km (with the larger 5 kWh bexternal batery). Full results and details of how the testing was conducted can be found on the Blade website along with a ton of other information about all of the Blade electric outboard, batteries and app. There are also performance comparisons with other similarly powered electric outboards. Blade website The post Blade electric outboards adds power boost, driving modes, new throttle to 3 model lineup appeared first on Plugboats.

The 17th edition of the International Multihull Show is set to take place April 22-26. A record number of boats with electric and hybrid propulsion are taking part. The show, at La Grande-Motte on France’s Mediterranean coast, demonstrates not just that multihulls have become one of the fastest-growing segments in global boating, but also how more and more boat builders and owners are embracing fossil-fuel-free (FFF) propulsion. In fact, 16 of the 80 exhibiting boats – 20% – are available with electric or hybrid as an option. Listen to this article as a podcast Multihulls partner especially well with electric and hybrid for a couple of reasons. The first is that two or three smaller hulls have less drag and are more efficient than monohulls, requiring less energy to move through water. The second is that the wider beams deliver larger surface areas for solar integration – with the bonus of more living space! Also Multihull Of The Year Awards As the name suggests, there are no monohulls at the Show, only catamarans and trimarans – both sail and power – and of course other manufacturers and retailers associated with the boat industry such as motors and sailmakers. The show is also the home of the annual Multihull of the Year Awards (MOTY). Both the show and awards are presented by the Multihulls World magazine and website. In this Plugboats Guide to Electric Boats Exhibitors we highlight some of the boats available with electric and hybrid propulsion – including those that are Finalists in the MOTY Awards – as well as some exhibiting electric motor companies. With those 16 exhibiting multihulls and 10 MOTY Finalists, this is by far the most ‘electrified’ version of the show. There are also five electric motor companies with booths at La Grande-Motte along with three electrified RIB tenders and one electric jetski. Directory of Electric Boat Exhibitors at the International Multihull Show 2026 Selected boats and motors are highlighted further below. Click to Open   +   or  –  Close a Directory of all electric exhibitors. Click any tile for company information and links. Aquila aquilaboats.com [email protected] Aquila Sail Catamarans Great sailing adventures begin with great boats. Aquila’s new sailing catamaran fleet—the 44, 50, and 63 Sail—delivers thoughtful design that maximizes space, functionality, cruising comfort, and quality. Every detail matters when you’re living aboard, from our innovative fixed bow for entertaining and relaxing, to your choice of diesel or whisper-quiet Hybrid Ocean Drive to match your cruising style. Inside, panoramic windows frame nature’s theater while spacious salons and galleys become your command center. Choose from 4, 5, or 6 cabin configurations, each with private entrances that preserve personal sanctuary. Bridge-to-bow access allows quick and easy access from the flybridge to the foredeck cockpit, while generous interiors provide genuine comfort during extended passages. Whether pursuing private ownership or charter opportunities, these catamarans offer the quality and cruising excellence Aquila is renowned for with innovations that elevate your sailing experience. Where will the wind take you? AST Yachts & Composites ast-yachts.com [email protected] +49 331 / 70455690work Cataruga cataruga.com At Cataruga, we believe in a different way of experiencing the sea. Our ambition: to put freedom, simplicity, and respect for life back at the heart of sailing. Founded by Jean Sommereux, engineer and sailor, Cataruga was born from a dream: to create a catamaran that was robust, elegant and durable, designed not for raw performance, but for the pleasure of living on the water. Switzerland / Tunisia E-NAV Systems e-navsystems.com +33 7 49 66 80 88work ELECTRIC / HYBRID INSTALLATIONS AND NAUTICAL PROPULSION SYSTEMS eNAV SYSTEMS is a design company that specializes in providing propulsion and green energy solutions for boats: electric and hybrid engines, hydro-generation, photovoltaic or wind power production… We equip different types of boats: pleasure or racing sailboats, motorboats, charteryatchs, passenger boats, workboats, dinghies. We design electric or hybrid motor solutions by choosing the best of the current technology in order to offer optimal navigation performances and comfort on board. We select our suppliers among the best brands. Location: Grand Motte, France Earthling earthlingethos.com EPTechnologies eptechnologies.dk [email protected] +49 40 3348 24 76work EPTechnologies is a complete marine propulsion provider for electric and hybrid vessels. We guide the customers through the process of turning dreams into real hybrid and electric vessels with the use of the finest quality that makes economical sense. With us you get all out of one hand, from our in-house lithium-ion batteries, DC-generators and sail /shaft or Z / Jet drives and it’s all controlled by our own truster control and EMS / PMS software systems. Our years of experience, quality, innovation and durability is a guarantee for a stress-free drive / sailing experience. We stand by our service! You will be surprised of how cost-effective we are, as most parts are done in-house or via direct dealerships with production We build your electric dream on water. Location: Sønderborg, Denmark Excess Catamarans excess-catamarans.com Excess introduces at the Cannes Yachting Festival the first hybrid Excess 15 equipped with Torqeedo’s flagship Deep Blue Hybrid system. With such an innovative project managed through the “Excess Lab”, Excess is taking a distinctive first step within the catamaran market towards more sustainability. Fischer Panda Electric Drive Systems fischerpanda.com [email protected] +49 5254 9202 350work Fischer Panda has manufactured electric and hybrid drive systems for houseboats, motor boats and yachts for more than 15 years now. Electric drives from Fischer Panda are perfect for cruising on waters where conventional combustion engines are not permitted, both for monohull and multihull boats with one or two drives. What we offer: Complete system from a single source Silent and vibration-free cruising Up to 100 % emission-free Sufficient power on board at all times Efficient Motor Unique manoeuvrability Professional 24 h customer support Extremely low cruising costs Germany Fountaine-Pajot catamarans-fountaine-pajot.com Fountaine Pajot is working on the deployment of electric motors for its sailing catamarans. This project should see the light of day in 2022 with the installation of electric motors on the Aura 51, the new 51-foot catamaran designed by Fountaine Pajot. GENHY Génération Hybride generationhybride.fr info @ generationhybride.fr HH Catamarans hhcatamarans.com [email protected] +1 386 414 6700work Performance. Luxury. Carbon Construction. You only live once. Never compromise. Award Winning HH Catamarans has been repeatedly recognized by industry peers and international judges for innovative design and superior construction quality. Performance & Luxury Designed to withstand the rigors of sailing around the world multiple times in speed, comfort and style. Design Excellence Designed in partnership with renowned Naval Architect and Engineers Morrelli & Melvin, and built using exacting construction methodology. Carbon Construction Experts in carbon fiber construction, we offer a five year hull warranty and we expect our boats to be sailing the world’s oceans for 50+ years. Highfield Boats highfieldboats.com With 27,000 boats delivered globally since the brand’s beginning in 2011, Highfield Boats is now the world’s number one in the RIB Tender sector and a global player in the 15 foot+ sector. Read articles about Highfield Boats in Plugboats See Highfield Boats with electric motors for sale in Plugboats Marketplace International Multihull Show multicoque-online.com April 22 – 26, 2026 La Grande-Motte (Hérault), France La Grande Motte has clearly positioned itself as the global capital for multihulls, with the number of boats on display, the variety of brands and the full range on offer from the yards. See electric boat exhibitors at International Multihull Show 2026  Itacatamarans itacatamarans.com [email protected] +39 342 6687723work SAIL INTO A DIFFERENT WIND Elegance, Comfort, Sportiness. Three different souls for an innovative hull, conveyed by elegant and dynamic lines. A work of high naval engineering, born from the vision to combine Italian elegance and attention to detail with the best and most advanced international technology. 14.99 is the first project created by ITACATAMARANS: a multihull of excellence, technologically sophisticated, safe and comfortable, redefining the world of catamarans. Location: Italy Joool joool.energy Leopard leopardcatamarans.com Millikan Boats millikan-boats.com [email protected] +33 6 38 01 09 57work Discover a new way of navigating with Millikan Boats and the M.10 solar electric catamaran — designed for silent cruising, energy autonomy and exceptional onboard comfort. Built and assembled in France by the Normandy-based shipyard Millikan Boats, the M.10 reflects a new vision of boating: clean, efficient and respectful of the marine environment. Powered by 100% electric propulsion and solar energy, the M.10 allows you to enjoy the sea without noise, without fuel and without emissions. Behind every Millikan boat is a team driven by innovation and a passion for the sea. From engineering to assembly, every detail reflects our commitment to quality, reliability and sustainable boating. Location: France MODX Catamarans modx-catamarans.com We have imagined a journey powered by clean, renewable energies, eliminating dependence on fossil fuels. It’s a virtuous voyage, effectively leaving no footprint on the living world. The result of this vision is the MODX 70, a revolutionary 70-foot catamaran. Momentum momentumelectricmarine.com [email protected] Momentum was founded in 2022 by a team of naval architects, engineers and designers with experience building everything from warships to UAVs and a lot in between. We share a passion for the marine environment and electric drivetrains. While we use cutting edge digital design, the true test of a product is out at sea, and that’s where you will find us most days, riding through storms, running into rocks, getting swamped by waves, dunking our batteries, to make sure our products can survive it all and take us safely home. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible – so that you can have the best day out on the water, no emissions, no compromises. NYX Catamarans nyx-catamarans.com PWRFOIL pwrfoil.com [email protected] +336 03 06 86 32work Vaan Yachts vaan.yachts [email protected] +31 (0)85 071 9999work We believe that luxury living and preserving the planet can and should go hand in hand. This is why we make exciting luxury sailing yachts that do not harm the planet. #SAILTHEPLANET Vetus vetus.com [email protected] +31(0)884 884 700work Simply silent, simply electrifying Enjoy undisturbed peace, unrestricted sailing, and a carefree boating experience with the press of a button. VETUS intelligent and modular electric-propulsion systems are easy to install (or refit) and bring performance, efficiency, and convenience to your boating adventures. With VETUS electric propulsion, you are always ready for a prime time on the water. A full day of pure enjoyment is now within your reach. High performance, eco-friendly, and cost-saving After years of innovation and testing, VETUS E-DRIVES have perfected silent, high-performance boating while staying fully compliant with environmental regulations. But the benefits go beyond just the planet—electric boats saves you money and bring more genuine, uninterrupted moments on the water. Ready for the green zones As more waterways become designated green zones, you can navigate these eco-friendly areas effortlessly with a VETUS electric propulsion system, enjoying silent, emission-free boating. Find the ideal electric propulsion system for your boat VETUS offers two solutions for electric propulsion. The E-LINE is a compact shaft drive system,  and the E-POD is an all-in-one electric pod system. Netherlands Windelo windelo-catamaran.com [email protected] +33 4 11 30 01 43work Due to its innovative catamarans, combining recycled and bio-sourced materials, electrics engines and green energies sources Windelo received the special mentioning “sustainability” from the European Yacht Of The Year 2022! Yanmar https://www.yanmar.com/ End of Directory.  »» Return to top to close Multihull of the Year Awards (MOTY) The Awards have six categories to honour multihull boats, both sail and power, that have been launched (meaning put in the water) between the 2025 and 2026 editions of the Miami International Boat Show. The Finalists are selected by Jury and then voted on by the public and readers of Multihulls World. There are three categories for sailing multihulls: Under 45’, 45’ to 55’, Over 55’; and three categories for powered multihulls: Under 45’, 45’ to 60’, Over 60’. There is also an award for the best of those boats that are making their International Multihull Show premiere. The boats below are Finalists that are available with electric or hybrid propulsion. UPDATE APRIL 22: Winners of the 2026 MOTY Announced Congratulations to these electric/hybrid yachts for winning their categories in the Multihull of the Year Awards:  Sail – 45′ to 55′ :  Leopard 52  •   Power – Over 60′: Silent Yachts SY80  •  International Multihull Show Premiere: Aquila 50 Sail Category: Sail – Under 45′ – Sponsored by Lizmer, specialists in boat leasing Fountaine Pajot FP 44 – ALSO EXHIBITING AT THE MULTIHULLS SHOW The FP44 debuted at the Cannes Yachting Festival last September and features FP’s electric hybrid propulsion system that includes inputs from wind turbines and hydrogenerators and a large surface area of solar panels integrated into the design of the coachroof. The system was developed in-house by over 70 engineers as a solution where all on-board production and energy expenditure flows are managed from a single console with a simple user interface.  The FP Aura 51 with the system was winner in the Electric Sailboat category of the Gussies 2024 International Electric Boat Awards. The FP44 is available with 3 or 4 cabins and three layouts: Maestro, Full Maestro, and Quatuor.  Fountaine Pajot website Category: Sail – 45′ – 55′ Aquila 50 – ALSO EXHIBITING AT THE MULTIHULLS SHOW WINNER: INTERNATIONAL MULTIHULL SHOW PREMIERE Aquila, the premier manufacturer of power catamarans has expanded to sailing catamarans with the 50 Sail – a bold step forward in sustainable sailing that combines timeless wind propulsion with cutting-edge electric technology. Powered by dual Torqeedo Deep Blue 50i motors paired with an 80kW lithium ion battery dedicated to propulsion, this sailboat delivers whisper-quiet, zero-emission auxiliary power without compromise. With details like an innovative fixed bow for entertaining and relaxing, panoramic windows and spacious salons and galleys, the 50 Sail proves that sailors can embrace environmental responsibility with thoughtful design that maximizes space, functionality, cruising comfort, and quality.  Aquila website Cataruga Tortue 147 – ALSO EXHIBITING AT THE MULTIHULLS SHOW Cataruga was founded by engineer Jean Sommereux of EGO Paris, a high-end outdoor furniture brand. His dream was to create a catamaran that was robust, elegant and durable, designed not for raw performance, but for the pleasure of living on the water. He joined forces with yacht designer Michel Kalfon, to create the Turtle 147 and bring the vision to life. Designed to deliver autonomy and peace of mind, the Turtle 147 features unique innovations for a vessel of this size: reverse bows to reduce drag, an adjustable ballast system, ergonomic helm stations, 5.5 kW solar panels, and hybrid or electric propulsion. Cataruga website Island Spirit 525e The Island Spirit Group, started manufacturing yachts in Thailand in 2011 and launched their first Island Spirit 380 sailing catamaran in 2012. For the Island Spirit 525E they developed a scalable E-Drive system that can be applied across the entire line using standard components, architecture and software. The system on the 525E has a motor with 65kW (88 hp) of power power on each pod, battery with storage of 210kWh, supplemental solar charging up to 4.8 kW and a range extender that will charge the system at 55kW. The design of the boat lends itself to electric/hybrid propulsion as a secondary propulsion source. It requires only 37kW to power the boat at 8 knots (about 30% of available power), which gives sufficient run time in daily charter operations and unlimited range while running the range extender. Island Spirit website Leopard 52 – ALSO EXHIBITING AT THE MULTIHULLS SHOW WINNER: SAIL 45′ to 55′ Last year’s winner of the MOTY in the 45- to-55′ category was The Leopard 46. Now her larger sibling, the Leopard 52, is contending for the 2026 honours. Both have a hybrid electric drive system as an option that includes an electric pod, high-voltage lithium-ion battery, solar array, and range-extending generator. A power management system, the One Box, integrates all the power functions necessary for propulsion and monitors power being sourced from solar panels, sailing regeneration, shore power, and the range extender. It manages both charging and discharging, providing power for both propulsion and house loads. Testing shows speeds over 8 knots and regeneration capabilities up to 1.8 KW per hour per hull.  Leopard Catamarans website Category: Sail: Over 55′ Max Cruise Marine 55SC The Max 55SC sailing catamaran is a high-performance multihull that also offers spacious living and advanced technology for extended offshore cruising. It is equipped with twin 50hp diesel engines and now supports a hybrid propulsion system for lighter use. The system features twin 10kW (≈ 15 hp) electric drive motors with accompanying 5kW (≈ 8 hp) generators. It is backed up with a 40kWh lithium battery bank that is also fed by 4.8kW of solar panel generation. With generous interior volume and lightweight composite construction, the Max 55SC offers exceptional comfort, efficiency, and range for serious sailors. Max Cruise Marine website Category: Power Under 45′ Millikan M.10 – ALSO EXHIBITING AT THE MULTIHULLS SHOW The Multihull Show is your chance to see, up close and personal, the 2025 Gussies Awards Winner for Electric Boats Over 8m / 26 ft. The M.10, from France’s Millikan Boats, is an innovative solar-electric 10m catamaran, offering comfortable living for 6 people, 360-degree visibility thanks to its solar roof, and total respect for the marine environment. One of the smart features is the design of the solar roof, in which two sections of it act as ‘wings’ to extend the roof during sailing, but can be lowered to provide wind break for the salon area. Quiet, economical to operate, and easy to manoeuvre, its smart solar roof and ultra-efficient electric motors maximizes the M.10’s range while reducing its environmental impact.  Millikan Boats website Category: Power 45′ – 60′ Rapido 500 ECO Power Cat While the Rapido ECO Power Cat entered in the Multihull Awards is powered by diesel, it is also available in an all-electric version with twin ePropulsion X40 outboards. They are 40kW (≈55hp) each for a total of 80kW of power (≈110hp), with the battery capacity supplemented by 5kWp of solar panel generation. The hull is constructed by Triac Composites, who do the Rapido performance trimaran range, and has a displacement of just over 7 tonnes. Combining the lightweight composite engineering with an exceptionally efficient hull design delivers a quiet, clean cruising experience with top speed of 12 kts (22 kph / 14 mph), and cruising speed of 8 kts (15 kph, 9 mph). Rapido website Category: Power Over 60′ Silent Yachts Silent 80 WINNER: POWER OVER 60′ Silent Yachts pioneered solar electric catamarans and has won two Gustave Trouvé Electric Boat Awards, one for its iconic Silent 60, which set the standard for the industry for many years. The Silent 80 expands on that heritage with more space, a bolder look and premium levels of elegance and comfort. Her exterior and modern interior features are by renowned Italian yacht designer Marco Casali. Highly advanced hydrodynamics make for a smooth cruising experience and maximize the capabilities of twin 200kW (≈ 275hp) electric motors with 354 kWh lithium batteries (optional 708 kWh) and a solar array that can generate 22.4 kWp. She can be configured as either a 2-deck or 3-deck version and can easily accommodate additional crew. Silent Yacht website Read about the Silent Yachts 63 transatlantic crossing XQuisite 60 Solar Power The Sixty Solar Power by Xquisite Yachts took over 6 years to develop under the guidance of Xquisite founder Tamas Hamor and his goal of building “a power boat that can sail around the world – without sails”. The boat has a diesel-electric hybrid configuration by E-Motion that works as both a serial or parallel hybrid. For the serial hybrid aspect it combines two 100 kW (≈ 130hp) electric motors with one 180kW Yanmar generator, and for the parallel there are two 500 hp diesel motors. That makes a number of modes available for different use cases. The pure battery electric mode is mainly used for low speed occasions such as around harbours, as well as in open waters for speeds up to 8 knots (15 kph, 9 mph). When the battery is discharged to 30% level the generator automatically kicks in to recharge the battery and automatically shuts off when State of Charge (SOC) reaches 80%. That combination satisfies transoceanic speeds and needs, with the larger diesel engines used for things like island hopping where you might want speeds of up to 18 kts (33 kph, 20 mph). For speeds above 20 kts the generator of the diesel electric drive train becomes a motor to drive the shaft and propeller by itself, working alongside the high power diesel engines in what is called ‘Boost Mode’. XQuisite website Highlighted Electric and Hybrid Propulsion Exhibitors at the International Multihull Show Aquila 50 – see write up in MOTY Awards section above Cataruga Tortua 147 – see write up in MOTY Awards section above  Earthling The Earthling E-40 Powercat is the creation of John McGettigan of Earthling E-Propulsion, who modified a hull design from Alan Cardawine of Asia Catamarans and assembled the boat’s serial hybrid propulsion system. There is a powertrain in each hull, consisting of a Molabo ARIES 50 motor, 2 lithium-ion 11kWh battery modules and a Whisperpower 8.5kW Genverter. Components can be cross-connected between the hulls for redundancy – engineer speak for back up. With full battery charge the E-40 can travel up to 40 nautical miles (46mi/75km) at low speed, 30 nm (34mi/55km) at 8 knots (9mph/15kmh), and 20 nm (23mi/37km) at 10 knots (11.5mph/18kmh). Altogether there is 44 kWh of battery energy available, which can be charged on shore, by roof mounted solar panels or the generators. The genset automatically kicks in when DOD (battery depth of discharge) is at 20%. It burns 2.5 litres of diesel per hour.   Earthling website Excess Catamarans The Excess 11 is the company’s flagship model, known for combing the feel of a racing boat with the space and aesthetics of a cruising boat. Winner of numerous awards, it was designed by VPLP design, one of the most renowned naval architecture companies in the world, with exterior by Patrick le Quément and interiors by Nauta Design. Now, it is available with a hybrid propulsion system with genset and twin electric engines for quiet docking maneuvers, fully electric cruising and optimized range. The system includes lithium battery pack, BMS (Nattery Management System) and a charger / inverter. Excess Catamarans website Fountaine Pajot 44 – see write up in MOTY Awards section above. FP will also have three other catamarans at La Grand Motte: the FP 41, the Gussies Award Winning FP 51 and Samana 59, all of which are available with Fountain Pajot’s proprietary hybrid system. HH Catamarans – HH44 The HH44 is an award winning, eco-friendly cruising yacht, designed from the ground up with electrification in mind. The system originally conceived in conjunction with the HH44 is now the basic platform for all HH boats. It provides all the benefits of an electric boat: silent, fume-free motoring up to 7kts (13 kph / 8 mph), instant torque for manoeuvring, and hydro-regeneration while sailing. It also provides the familiarity of a diesel engine as back up. The HH44-SC comes standard with the parallel hybrid system, custom integrated solar array, folding transoms, dual swing helm stations, forward opening salon windows, and carbon fibre design detailing throughout. HH Catamarans website Itacatamarans Designed by an international team of architects and designers in the Italian region of Marche, the ITA 14.99 is built using only certified materials and cutting-edge techniques. The design, technology and materials make the structure extremely rigid, while still being lightweight. Founder Emanuele Caprini says that ‘one of the pillars of ITA is sustainability, so we work with recognized companies and world leaders in electric propulsion and materials. The 14.99 has twin 15 kW (20hp) sail drives, solar power integration, and other eco-friendly solutions.  Itacatamarans website Leopard  52 – see write up in MOTY Awards section above The Leopard 46, and Leopard 60 will also be on exhibit at La Grand Motte. L’Atelier de Metal – The Metal Workshop L’atelier du Métal is a young French shipyard developing its first aluminum electric power catamaran. The boat is designed for slow, efficient, and long-distance cruising, offering silent navigation, zero direct emissions, and significantly reduced operating costs. The hull has been specifically designed for maximum efficiency, minimizing energy consumption and maximizing range, while maintaining excellent habitability to ensure maximum comfort on board. The combination of a catamaran platform and aluminum construction ensures stability, durability, and performance. At the show, discover this first model—currently under construction—through an immersive virtual reality experience.  L’atelier de Metal website  Millikan Boats M.10 – see write up in MOTY Awards section above MODX 70 The fruit of ten years’ of innovation and solution-finding, the MODX 70 is a beautifully designed 70 foot catamaran that offers a sailing experience at zero CO₂ emissions by integrating the wind propulsion of Aeroforce wingsails, electric motors, hydrogeneration, and solar power. The wingsails are fully automated and 100% retractable, the electric motor propulsion is an innovative twin-screw system, and the surface area sports 70 sq m (750 sq ft) of solar panels. Every detail is designed to minimize impact on the ocean, while offering exceptional comfort and functionality. Its interior is also fully customizable, reflecting a modern, high-end approach to yachting.  MODX website NYX 42CEP The 42CEP (EP for Electric Propulsion edition) from NYX Catamarans in Shanghai is a 12.5m (42 ft) pure electric sailing catamaran developed for both high performance and maximum onboard living space. Another winner of the Gussies Electric Boat Awards (2023), the Simionis Voogd design makes for a responsive, steady and enjoyable craft to sail. Equipped with twin ePropulsion 20kW pod drives with hydrogenerating capability, 188 kWh battery packs, and 4kWs of solar panel, the NYX 42CEP can be driven in full electric mode at cruising speed, for up to 20 hours and 100 nautical miles (185 km / 115 mi).  NYX Catamarans website Vaan  R5 The Vaan R5 was the winner of the 2024 Sail Cruising category of the 2024 Multihull of the Year Awards, noted for its ““meticulous design, remarkable cruising comfort and good performance potential. The R5 is also one of the forever green multihulls leading the way in terms of environmental friendliness.” Vaan Yachts was founded in 2018 by sustainable entrepreneurs Igor Kluin and Nienke van ‘t Klooster, so it comes as no surprise that it is outfitted with the Oceanvolt HP Servoprop (HP for High Power), with a patented technology that offers the most powerful hydrogeneration of any electric motor on the market. The Vaan R5 has twin 25 kW (≈35 hp) Servoprops with 86 kiloWatt hours of battery storage. The motors can generate 5kW at 10 knots, which the 70 ton (65 tonne) R5 can easily achieve with its 125 m2 (1,350 sq ft) of upwind sails.  Vaan Yachts website Windelo Windelo has a strong ecological corporate mission – Ocean Future – with an aim to “reduce the environmental impact of our catamarans by 50%.” This is done through several technical innovations including recycled and bio-sourced materials, eco-friendly composites, reduced boat weights and their electric hybrid drive system. They worked with a variety of design offices specializing in inboard electric drive systems for Imoca and Ultime racing yachts to develop a system of two 20 kW electric motors backed with a 48 Volt, 54 kWh lithium battery bank by MG Energy. At 6 knots (7 mph / 11 kph), the Windelo 50 has a daily range of nearly 4 hours and roughly 22.7 Nm (27 mi / 42 km).  Windelo website MOTORS, BATTERIES & ACCESSORIES EPTechnologies EPTechnologies is a complete marine propulsion provider for electric and hybrid vessels from small boats to luxury superyachts. Their motors, batteries and controls will be found on a number of the exhibiting multihulls – both power and sail – as well as MOTY Finalists. Experienced sailors and boat owners themselves, they guide customers and clients through the process of turning dreams into real electric and hybrid vessels, offering the highest quality solutions that make economic sense. Saildrives and powerboat systems emphasize ease of use, exceptional performance and sleek design and are supported by in-house solid-state and standard lithium-ion batteries, DC generators and EPMS software paired with user-friendly apps for complete control wherever you are.  EPTechnologies website  JOOOL JOOOL is a turnkey hybrid and electric propulsion system for sailing yachts developed and manufactured in France by the team behind Alternatives Energies, who have over 25 years of expertise in marine electrification. At its heart is the OneBox, a smart, compact energy management and conversion unit that integrates every onboard energy source and output: battery, solar, wind, hydrogeneration, gensets and shore power. It oversees and controls not only the propulsion system in real time, but also all energy use, with easy to read monitor interfaces.  JOOOL website Momentum  Momentum was founded in 2022 by a team of naval architects, engineers and designers with experience building everything from warships to UAVs and a lot in between. They have a lineup of three electric outboard models: The M-10 (10kW/≈ 15hp) provides ample power in a lightweight package for sailing boats up to 38 feet. The M6 (6kW / ≈ 9.9hp) is perfect for an entire day of fishing, with 24+ hours runtime at trolling speeds, but powerful enough for multiple trips ferrying people to the beach or ship to shore. The U2 2.5kW outboard is a 5hp equivalent with smart features for a wide range of applications. Quick-swap integrated battery, robust construction, great for tenders , sailboats and small workboats.  Momentum website VETUS – New E-LINE 22kW Inboard VETUS, one of the first companies to offer an electric inboard motor for leisure boats, has unveiled the new E-LINE 22 kW as the highest powered motor in an extended electric propulsion model range. That E-LINE range now includes a total of seven motors. Three air-cooled models: the E-LINE Air 7kW and E-LINE Air 5kW with 24 or 48V architecture; and four liquid cooled models: the E-LINE 6kW, 8kW, 11kW and new 22kW. All motors in the E-LINE range have been designed for easy installation on almost any existing engine mounts or foundations.The supplied Swap & Go mounting brackets, with motor mounts specifically developed for electric propulsion motors, can easily be adjusted in height and set to angle the shaft to 0° or 8°. This makes repowering and connecting to an existing propeller shaft a simple task. You can read more about the E-LINE 22kW in this Plugboats article  Hall 10 / D40  VETUS Website TENDERS ASTenders: 3 models AST – Yachts & Composites is a shipyard with focus on semi-custom carbon tenders: robust, durable and highly efficient. The rigid carbon construction provides a hull lighter than any RIB on the market with an optimized shape that needs 35% less power than a traditional RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat). The extra buoyancy of a foam sandwich within the hull and waterproof compartments makes the tenders unsinkable and the absence of inflated tubes increases usable space. At the International Multihull Show AST will have three ribs with electric propulsion on exhibit: the 400 Center Console (4m / 13 ft), 310 Side Console (3.1m / 10 ft) and 280 Folding Transom (2.8m / 9 ft 2 in). ASTenders website TOYS PWRFoil Like many of the e-foil companies, France’s PWR-FOIL offers models for both beginners and advanced riders, the difference being the size and shape of the board. Larger boards with wide curves are easier to learn on while shorter boards with sharper angles are for those who want tighter, more precise turns. All are made of hybrid structure that combines rigidity and lightness and are quickly assembled and stores easily. Users can start with the beginner boards, then keep the motor, mast and foils and get the smaller as their skill increases.  PWR-FOIL website   The post Plugboats Guide to Electric and Hybrid Propulsion exhibitors at 2026 International Multihull Show appeared first on Plugboats.

Tucked away among the superyachts of the 2026 Palm Beach Boat Show was the ENVGO NV1, a 26 foot electric hydrofoiling leisure boat that impressed with its speed, range and striking design. Long before drones were making headlines in war zones, a group of engineers in the Canadian tech hub of Waterloo, just outside Toronto, was developing early UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) that incorporate artificial intelligence, autonomous flight control and robotics. Listen to this article as a podcast The drones were designed for things like high danger industrial inspections and disaster zone assistance. They needed to have 100% reliability in every kind of weather and terrain condition. Operator training time couldn’t always be assured. So the drones had to be not just ‘smart’, but also easy and instinctive to use. Those are exactly the kinds of technologies and attributes needed for a high performance electric hydrofoiling leisure boat and the migration of that pioneering drone work to the new ENVGO NV-1 is one of the things that go into making the boat’s debut so impressive. Reliable, smart, easy to use The six co-founders of ENVGO all worked together developing that UAV technology at Aeryon Labs, which was sold in 2019 for about $200M. For techie types out there, it is the system behind the Teledyne FLIR SkyRanger R70. Mike Peasgood, co-founder of Aeryon and now CEO of ENVGO, grew up sailing, windsurfing and fishing and just loved being out on the water. He also loved fast, high performance automobiles, but not their combustion engines. When electric cars came along he was excited to see them bring instant torque, super low maintenance and ease of use to drivers and – like many others now in the electric boat world – he kept looking for the boat that would offer those same features and benefits. After the drone company was sold, he had time to seriously think about how to solve the problem of getting a clean tech solution on the water. He suggested to some of the core Aeryon team that the marine space might be a good area for applying their talents and experience to develop the next new and exciting thing. 10 times more power to push a boat through water While none of them were really ‘boat people’, they were engineers and problem solvers who, as Mike says “like a challenge and like building really cool technology that doesn’t exist in the world. This was a really cool challenge, and the other huge driver was the idea of creating a better future where we could bring a clean tech solution to the industry, help clean up our lakes and rivers.” Taking the classic engineering approach, the first step was analyzing whether there was an opportunity to build a technology solution that solves a real problem. The real problem is the physics that face all electric marine propulsion: it takes about 10 times as much power to push a boat through water as it does to push a car through air. For slower boats that is not necessarily an issue, but for high performance boats it is a significant challenge. An obvious solution – especially if you come from the world of making things fly – is to take the hull out of the water and have it travel through the air. That’s hydrofoiling. And it uses about a quarter the energy of a traditional boat. The assignment was perfect for the drone engineers. As Mike says, “It’s not a marine design challenge. It’s an aerospace design challenge. It was right in their sweet spot.” The team started by building a small proof of concept boat, about the same size as their UAVs – one metre (three feet) long. They were looking at adapting the Aeryon technology and figuring out the differences between being in the water versus being in the air. Next came a 3.6m (12 ft) single person hydrofoiler, which is when their drone technology started to come to the fore, ready for modification. Hydrofoiling an aerospace challenge, not marine A hydrofoiling boat is similar to a quadrotor (four propeller) drone like the ones Aeryon developed. They both have a strong tendency to flip upside down if left to their own devices. Mike explained to me that traditional small planes are actually quite stable. If you let go of the controls that determine the pitch (front to back level) and roll (side to side level), they will still basically stay on course and you only have to control the altitude. “But with a quadrotor drone – or hydrogoiling boat – you need a real time flight controller in there, a piece of hardware that is measuring the roll and pitch of the vehicle all the time, and updating the controls really, really quickly.” Like 250 times a second quickly. That, in turn, requires sensors. There’s a unit inside the boat that works in conjunction with accelerometers and gyroscopic sensors that are identifying how quickly things are rolling and pitching in the orientation of the boat. Outside the boat, radar sensors measure the height of the hull above the surface while sonar sensors measure the depth of the water underneath. Then there is a GPS sensor so the system knows where the boat is in the world and how fast it’s going. Read: Australia gets electric hydrofoiling ferries All of this information is fed to the flight controller, which then sends out the commands to the hydrofoiling apparatus. That consists of one foil under the hull across the beam of the boat, about halfway between midship and the transom. Two vertical struts raise and lower that foil and also have propulsion motors of about 110 kW each (≈ 150 hp, 220 kW / 300 hp in total). Under the bow there is a much smaller foil with no propulsion. The foils have ‘elevators’, just as an airplane wing does, flaps that are moved up and down to control the height of the boat (pitch). Ailerons at the tips of the rear foil adjust to control the roll. Focus on electric hydrofoiling leisure boat At the same time ENVGO was building their prototypes, they were also evaluating another important part of success – the market opportunity – what other players there are, what they are building and who they are building it for. There are only a handful of major electric hydrofoiling companies: Artemis (UK), Candela (Sweden), MobyFly (Switzerland), Navier (USA) and Vessev (New Zealand). While most have boats available for the recreational / leisure user, they are all more focused – to varying degrees – on the commercial ferry, watertaxi and work boat markets. True to Mike Peasgood’s original thoughts, ENVGO had always seen itself as building high performance boats for individual owners and they decided that sticking to that vision was the best route forward. They knew they had an amazing engineering team, but they also knew that they needed equally talented people in the worlds of naval architecture and boat design to build something really beautiful and as fast and efficient as they knew it could be. They found the first piece of the puzzle just an hour and a half drive away, in Midland, Ontario. Steve Killing is a Canadian yacht designer and naval architect who started with C&C Yachts in 1973 and has a few  championship C-Class sailboat hydrofoil designs to his credit. In 2013, when New Zealand’s America’s Cup team decided to be the first to launch a foiling AC72 and fly with both hulls clear of the water, they called on Steve to help with hull development and other design elements. So did ENVGO. Worked on 1st America’s Cup foiling yachts Killing brought his experience to the bottom of the NV1 hull, and for the top and aesthetics he connected ENVGO with J. David Weiss of Designova. Weiss has designed more than 50 vessels worldwide, of every size and description, and has been cited as a leading Industry Disruptor in the Future Yachts book from BOAT International. The NV-1 at Palm Beach showcased Weiss’ vision of a futuristic silhouette that is also vaguely retro, with curves and a body contour that evokes an overall vibe of space travel, even while sitting at the dock. The interior has room for six while also accommodating the retracting struts of the rear foil in bulkheads behind the passenger seats. Like a performance car, it is all built and designed for the driving experience. I had the chance to go out on the NV1 a couple of months before the Palm Beach Show. I was there with other members of the boating and general media, almost none of whom had ever been on an electric boat – let alone one that also flies on hydrofoils. As always, everyone is struck by how an electric boat moves away from the dock without any noise whatsoever. The surprise was even more pronounced because the shape and feel of the NV1 implies the kind of big power and speed that people equate with big noise. At slower speeds the NV1 behaves just like any boat of similar size. Then, at about 20 knots (37 kph / 23 mph), the hull begins to rise, almost imperceptibly at first, a bit like when an airplane first takes off. “Technology plus a beautiful piece of artwork” It takes a couple of seconds, but you then realize that you are in the air. Even though you are travelling at significant speed, it feels more like you’re floating than flying. We were out on a fairly calm day, but there were still waves, and there is a bit of a disconnect because you can see them underneath you but the boat is unaffected. The ride is rock solid. It is literally like no other boat you have ever been on. In terms of piloting the boat, ENVGO’s flight controller technology does all of the work. It does not require much more adjustment than if you are driving a traditional boat that is new to you. For those who wonder what happens if the foils hit an underwater object, they are built to handle small underwater debris without issue, and are designed to shear off at a specific point in the case of a collision with a larger object like a rock or log. Charging can be done dockside with Level 1 (Level 2 if available). The NV1 is Level 3 compatible and the foils fully retract for trailering (also for docking and shallow water). The goal that the ENVGO team set for themselves was to bring the advantages of electric propulsion to high performance leisure boating. With a top speed of 43 kts (80 kph / 50 mph), and range of up to 100 km (62 mi/ 54 Nm), you would have to say that the NV1 has measured up to that yardstick. Mike says the NV1 is getting a ton of positive feedback. “I think it’s the exciting new technological capability being combined with something that is also a beautiful piece of artwork that you would love to be seen in or have at your dock. That intersection is pretty special.” Sea trials and build slots are now available for the NV1 Founders Edition and can be booked on the ENVGO website. ENVGO website  Steve Killing Yacht Design website   Designova website  The post ENVGO NV1- from drone to high performance electric hydrofoiling leisure boat appeared first on Plugboats.

Network operator Aqua superPower and EV charger manufacturer Hellonext have announced a strategic and synergistic alliance that will accelerate the growth of high speed electric boat charging throughout Europe and beyond. Aqua superPower already manages the operations of 50+ high speed DC chargers in Sweden, France, Portugal, Spain, Monaco Italy, the UK and US. That includes charging corridors along the Mediterranean’s French/Italian Riviera and England’s South Coast. Listen to this article as a podcast Hellonext, internationally recognized for its advanced DC technology, manufactures a range of 10 commercial and residential EV chargers and battery energy storage systems. It has multiple DC marine installations already operating in Spain. The partnership combines Hellonext’s best-in-class charging hardware with Aqua superPower’s fully integrated digital operating ecosystem designed specifically for marine use. It also reflects the companies’ shared enthusiasm for and commitment to accelerating a European and global transition to electric marine transportation. The world of electric charging – both for land and water transport – is a bit of an alphabet soup of initials that needs some explanation, so bear with me. What we call a charger, or a charging station, is known in the industry as a Charge Point, so the company that operates a charge point (or a bunch of them) is called a CPO – Charge Point Operator. The front end and back end of electric boat charging Each charge point requires a system to manage the energy going in an out, which involves the handling of both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electricity in various voltages, from low to extremely high. That system is called the Charge Point Management System (CPMS). Most people don’t use the same charge point all the time for their EVehicle or EBoat, so they usually rely on the services of a company that makes things more convenient and streamlined, particularly for payment and reporting on things like how much electricity was transferred at what time. The company that enables and manages those kinds of interactions is called an eMobility Service Provider – EMSP. In the background, the EMSP coordinates with the CPMS (which coordinates with the CPO), your credit card company and maybe other things – like your vehicle or boat – using a Subscriber Identification Module – SIM, like the SIM card on your phone. That assures that every part of the system knows it is you that is using the services. Part of what the EMSP has to do, of course, is make sure that everything can be connected wirelessly and securely from places like marinas and ports. In some cases it may even monitor the state of charge in your electric boat while it’s out on the water. Aqua superPower is a combination of all those things: CPO, CPMS and EMSP. In fact, being all of those things is what makes them attractive to places like marinas and ports. The marina or port only needs to be a location for the charge point. Aqua oversees the installation and coordination with the charge point manufacturer, electric grid and utilities, then manages all of the electricity interactions along with the payment to the utilities and collecting the payment from the end user. Aqua also manages all repairs and maintenance. The marina or port (which does not want to be concerned with any of that!) simply gets a percentage of the revenue. The only thing Aqua doesn’t do is manufacturer the actual charge points, which is where Hellonext comes in. Hellonext has already proven in Spain that they can design and build the hardware necessary to charge things that move on the water. And Aqua’s international network, with charge points from other manufacturers located everywhere from bustling seaports to remote lakeside marinas, has proven that their system can manage the rest, with its global network consistently achieving over 98% uptime. Aqua superPower and Hellonext integrate seamlessly Going forward, Hellonext’s advanced AC and DC charging systems will be seamlessly integrated into Aqua superPower’s backend platform. Aqua will manage end-to-end operations, including remote monitoring, dynamic load balancing, billing, roaming, maintenance coordination, and 24/7 customer support.

  One other benefit Aqua superPower brings to the party is the other end of the wire – the hardware and software that goes in the boats themselves. Connectors and systems for electric boats are all compatible with every level of standard EV charging, but there are things that need to be addressed to optimize them and make them safe and trouble-free for marine use. Aqua is already working with and trusted by dozens of electric boat and motor manufacturers as well as combustion boat manufacturers looking at electric possibilities. Hellonext, for their part, is a division of the Petrotec group, which started 40 years ago building fossil fuel filling stations and has more than 200,000 installations operating in 100+ countries. No matter what you may think of fossil fuels, that depth of experience and breadth of distribution is important for success of the world’s overall transition to electric energy. Getting distribution and critical mass of charge points is essential to growing electric boating, just as it was in the beginning years of EVs (and still is in some countries). The collaboration and combination of Aqua superPower and Hellonext’s experiences and resources can immediately ‘jump start’ that infrastructure-building process by making it even easier and simpler for waterside destinations to go electric. Aqua superPower website  Hellonext website The post High speed electric boat charging set to expand with partnership of experts appeared first on Plugboats.

Plugboats WAVES (Watts, Amps, Volts, Electrons) is a regular collection of electric boat and boating news items that we have written about before and are updating, or items we are going to write about but are waiting for more information / developments – or items that are just tidbits you might find interesting. Here is WaVeS #29, with electric boat and boating news about: Princeton world speed record holders test at Lake X New electric trimarans for silent, sustainable Arctic cruising Entries open for Polyboat Challenge II E1 Series adds second Africa race to fill 2026 schedule Candela hydrofoiling ferries secure funding to meet rising global demand Winners of French Electric Boat Association Annual Awards China’s Asia Yacht Show adds Expo with electric/hybrid/green focus Check out all of the WaVeS e-boat news collections Listen to this article as a podcast Student world record holders take new electric speedboat to legendary testing waters Princeton University’s Princeton Electric Speedboating team (PES) has completed a series of tests of their latest cutting-edge electric hydroplaning boat – the Eagle 1 – at Mercury Racing’s storied high-performance marine proving waters, Florida’s Lake X. In October of 2024 PES set the certified world electric speed record of 114.20 miles per hour (184.79 kph, 99.24 knots) and they are hoping that the expertise and experience of Mercury Racing can help them set a new one with Eagle 1. Mercury has been crucial to fossil fuel powerboat racing for decades, and also works with both the E1 Series and new Formula 60 electric speedboat racing championships. For the Princeton team, testing at Lake X provides a controlled environment with a mountain of historical data along with on-site safety, rescue and technical support. Read: New Formula 60 electric speedboat racing circuit Eagle 1, the 16.5 foot (5 m) all-electric hydroplane has been designed and built by PES in conjunction with JW Myers from Black Sheep Racing. Carbon fibre decks span the entirety of the 7.5 foot wide (2.1m) vessel. The powertrain is designed to reach over 220 kW (300 hp) of power and has two battery modules, each rated at 356.4 V nominal (388.8 V maximum). Evan Callas, President of Princeton Electric Speedboating said “The experience at Lake X gave us a rare opportunity to validate our electric propulsion system in a world-class environment while pushing performance limits.” The goal for gauging the boat’s capabilities is sustained speeds above 145 mph (235 kph / 126 kts) for up to one minute, although the official 1 kilometre run should only take about 20 seconds. The test session at Lake X, with pilot John Peeters at the helm, successfully represented the vessel’s first operations at these target speeds. The team is aiming to go for a new record later this year. Princeton PES website Electric trimarans receive classification to grow sustainable Arctic tourism opportunities For the past six years Brim Explorer’s electric and hybrid catamarans have provided silent, sustainable cruises on some of Norway’s most beautiful and environmentally delicate fjords. A popular tourist attraction that is among the World’s Top 50 Travel Adventures, the cruises have also been testing grounds for a next generation of electric trimarans purpose-built for conditions in both the fjords and Arctic open seas. The vessels have been developed by Brim Tech, the technology arm of Brim Explorer, and incorporate lightweight structures and a highly optimized hull developed by WIND Naval Architects to minimize energy consumption. Each vessel can accommodate up to 180 passengers. A single charge is expected to provide a range of approximately 100 nautical miles at 20 knots. (185 km at 37 kph / 115 mi at 23 mph). The new ships have been given the blessing of classification society Bureau Veritas, important for large vessels because it certifies that new technologies are integrated safely and reliably. It matters for things like insurance and therefore investment and acceptance by government agencies and large tourism and travel companies. It also adds verifiable credibility to large scale electric and hybrid propulsion as a whole. David Barrow, SVP for Western Europe and Americas at BV, said the project highlights the growing momentum behind electric propulsion in maritime transport. “Bureau Veritas is delighted to partner in bringing these advanced trimarans to life and supporting the safe integration of advanced technologies for sustainable maritime solutions. ” Espen Larsen-Hakkebo, CTO & Co-founder of Brim Explorer, said: “The new trimarans represent the next step in our ‘electric by design’ approach. After six years of operating our boats in tough conditions in Northern Norway and Oslo, we are now able to confidently and excitedly develop a new generation of high-speed, long-range, zero-emission boats.” Brim Explorer Entries open for second Polyboat Challenge Entries are open for the second Polyboat Challenge (PBC), launched in 2024 by Kevin Desmond, a passionate advocate for electric boats and author of ‘Electric Boats and Ships: A History’. The PBC invites electric boatbuilders, boat owners, and boat rental companies to have fun and help the environment by taking electric boats on as many different types of community cruises as they can from April 2026 to March 2027. There are suggested cruise types on the Challenge’s website and they include on-water occasions and events like Gourmet Cruises, Educational trips, Plastic Fishing (plishing) to protect waters, Wildlife excursions, History trips and Costume Cruises. The first PCB was won by Dolphin Eco Recreation of India, known as the ‘makers of the most colourful electric boats in the world’. Their fleet of boats has been used for everything from marriages to pilgrimages to political campaigns, dinner cruises and more. Mr Ataluya Bajaj of Dolphin says their mission is simple: “To bring the pleasure of electric boating to the common man.” To find out how you can participate in the 2026/27 Polyboat Challenge, Mr. Desmond invites you visit the PBC website through the link below. Polyboat Global Candela electric hydofoiling ferries raise €30M as oil prices begin to soar Electric hydrofoil builder Candela is using its largest funding round to date to finance a second manufacturing facility and scale production of its groundbreaking P-12 ferries. Growing global demand is becoming more pressing as concerns mount about the dependability and costs of fossil fuel distribution. The private-sector arm of the World Bank Group – the International Finance Corporation (IFC) – contributed €8 million to the round, with all existing Candela shareholders — EQT Ventures, SEB Private Equity, KanDela AB, and Ocean Zero LLC – participating in the other balance. Candela has now raised €129 Million since its inception ($145M), making it the world’s best-funded electric vessel manufacturer. The Candela P-12 has proven successful in Stockholm’s public transport, significantly reducing travel times and operating costs. Hydrofoiling ‘flying’ ferries use as little as 1/5 of the energy of water-bound vessels (no matter what fuel is used) and electric propulsion only adds to the financial and environmental benefits. With Candela’s serial production now up and running and first customer deliveries starting this month, more than 65 vessels are currently on order. Deployments are slated for the Maldives, Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project, Thailand and Mumbai, India —where a fleet of ten P-12s will cut airport-to-city-centre travel time from around two hours to 35 minutes. “From a physics perspective, we’re redefining waterborne transport by effectively creating a new category of vessel,” says Gustav Hasselskog, Candela founder and CEO. “From a business perspective,” he continues, “we’ve built a platform with industry-leading operating costs that serves multiple markets and frees operators from the financial trap of fossil-fuel ships. Graduating from small-series to large-series production allows us to deliver an even more attractive price point for our technologically advanced carbon-fibre vessels. They win on cost and performance, and that’s why investors are backing Candela. I’m truly grateful for that trust.” Candela E1 electric speedboat races coming to Second African site in September With the help of Will Smith, owner of one of the E1 electric speedboat racing teams, the Series has announced that Angola will host a round of the UIM E1 World Championship on September 12 and 13, marking another important milestone in the sport’s international growth. Smith, owner of the Visit Angola Westbrook Racing team, announced the news in Luanda, saying “Africa has always embodied passion and relentless drive. This September, the world will be watching and I’m excited to be part of it!” The Angola event will be E1’s second race location on the African continent and fills the final spot in the 2026 schedule. The season started in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on January 26 with other races slated for Lake Como (Italy), Dubrovnik (Croatia), Monaco, Lagos (Nigeria) Miami (USA) and Bahamas. Luanda is one of Africa’s most important maritime gateways and has a rich marine history. The city will work with E1 to highlight its sustainability efforts, driven in part by major investments in hydroelectric power, and will reinforce Africa’s growing role in the evolution of electric racing on water. Alejandro Agag, Founder and Chairman of E1 (and the Formula E electric car racing circuit) said “E1’s mission is to race in locations embodying innovation, environmental ambition and a deep connection to the water. Luanda and Angola deliver on all three, and we couldn’t be more excited to race here.” The E1 Series features teams owned by celebrities that include Smith, DJ Steve Aoki and multi-Grammy winner Marc Anthony from the world of entertainment; sport figures Tom Brady (American football) Didier Drogba (football) James LeBron (basketball) Virat Kohli (cricket) and tennis legend Rafael Nadal. Each team is made up of a female and male pilot who race the one-design ‘Racebird’ hydrofoiling speedboats powered with 120 kW outboards by Mercury Racing that can hit speeds of 55 knots. E1 Series website   France Electric Boat Association presents annual awards, elects new President One of the highlights of the recent Nice Boating Tomorrow show was the announcement and presentation of the annual trophies from the French Association for Electric Boats (AFBE). A jury of professionals – including boating journalists, designers, boat builders and event sponsor Banque Populaire Méditerranée – awarded four prizes, while an online public vote determined the “People’s Choice” award. First prize was awarded to BlueNav for its patented virtual anchor technology. The system relies on the use of electric motors to maintain the boat’s position, limiting the need for physical anchoring and reducing impact on the seabed and marine life. See the Plugboats Guide to Electric Exhibitors at Nice Boating Tomorrow Second place was awarded to Millikan Boats for its Millikan M.10 electro-solar catamaran, which was also a winner of the 2025 Gustave Trouvé International Electric Boat Awards. SeaZen took third place with another boat served by renewable energy, the SRE 23 solar boat, designed for slow and silent recreational use. The jury awarded a special prize to Weenav for its Kronos 300 outboard electric motor and the public’s “People’s Choice” award was given to E-NAV. The company was recognized for integrating electric propulsion on a JPK 39 racing sailboat that is currently participating in a transatlantic race, demonstrating the reliability of these solutions in real-world conditions. The awarding of the trophies was the first official duty of the association’s new President, Michel Nave, proprietor of electric propulsion integrator E-NAV Systems. He succeeds Yannick Willeveau of boat yard NaviWatt, who will continue to serve on the board of directors. Also on the Board are Alexandre Seux of electric outboard developer and manufacturer TEMO, Gildas Olivier of SWITCH electric propulsion solutions, Antoine Herteman of EVA electric mobility, Xavier de Montgros of ODC Marine and Philippe Chadeyron of renewable energy utility EDF (Électricité de France). AFBE website  BlueNav website  Millikan Boats website  SeaZen website  Weenav website  E-NAV website    Asia Expos and IEMA partner to promote electric and hybrid technology Over the past 12 years the Asia Yacht Expo in Guangdong, China, has built a leading and influential event for Asian yacht and water-based industries. Now a new segment—the Asia Marine Electric and Hybrid Power Technology and Equipment Expo—is being launched as part of the 2026 edition to focus on “electrification, hybridization, and intelligent green boating and shipping”. The new event is being co-hosted with the International Electric Maritime Association (IEMA). Together. the organizations are assembling examples of cutting-edge achievements from around the world to build the first planks of a platform for technical exchange, standard sharing, market matching, and green upgrading. There is enormous potential for growth of electric and hybrid propulsion in China, especially with the country’s national strategy of building a strong maritime sector and “Dual Carbon Initiative” to reach peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. On top of that, the Guangdong Province government has issued an action plan for “Promoting the High-Quality Development of the Yacht Industry in Guangdong” that sets clear goals of building a complete industrial chain and pushing the industrial impact for the sector to exceed 100 billion RMB ($15B, €12.5B). The expos will leverage the industrial cluster advantages and global resource network of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area which has a 4,000 kilometer (2,500 mile) coastline and permanent population of 127 million, with about 35% of households (about 40 million people) considered ‘middle-class’. All of this sets up China and Guangdong for a rapid growth stage in boating. In 2024, the number of registered yachts in all of China was only 45,000 – less than half of one per cent of the US. Guangdong itself has only about 2,200 registered yachts. With China being the world leader in battery production it would appear to be an understatement to say that the market for electric boating in the country holds enormous potential. The Asia Yacht Expo and the Asia Marine Power Expo will take place in Guangzhou May 15 to 17. Asia Marine Expo  IEMA website The post WaVeS #29: Electric boat and boating news March 31, 2026 appeared first on Plugboats.

Two global leaders in their fields – McConaghy Yachts and ZeroJet – have come together to launch a new company and new electric jet tender with some game-changing features. McConaghy, founded in 1969, has built many legendary, breakthrough boats over the years that include foiling monohulls, international regatta-winners and show-stopping superyachts. ZeroJet started life in 2014 developing an e-motor for powered surfboards. In 2019 they became one of the first companies in the world to develop electric jet propulsion for boats. Listen to this article as a podcast A new corporate entity – MC-ZERO – fuses the names, expertise and DNA of the two companies and will launch its first model – the MC-ZERO 450 electric jet tender – at the Palm Beach International Boat Show on March 25. Electric jet tender maximizes space Chris Baird, CEO of MC-ZERO, says the engineers and designers started with a totally clean sheet and free rein to throw out the compromises that have had to be built-in to many fossil fuel tenders. That allowed them to create, in Baird’s words, “a boat that adapts to the user, rather than the other way around,” and one that maximizes space with smart functionality. A quick glance at the MC-ZERO 450 leads to the impression that it is a RIB – Rigid Inflatable Boat, but closer inspection reveals that it is actually a carbon hull. The rigid carbon construction has straight inside walls and an integrated outer fender system so that the contour of inflatable pontoons doesn’t take away valuable interior space. The company says the result is “a structurally superior vessel that is lighter, stronger, and maintains its premium finish throughout its lifetime —no inflation or maintenance required”. Those straight walls also allow for flip seats along the sides of the interior. The next obvious thing that sets the new electric jet tender apart is a world-first (and patent pending) ‘moveable helm’ that can be fixed in one of three positions: aft, mid or foredeck. That makes for a modular-type design with huge flexibility. You can slide the helm forward and flip up the seats to clear the deck for a kayak, boards, skis or dive gear, or move it back and flip down the seats to create a social, open-plan for up to eight passengers. When you combine those features with the fact that the electric jet propulsion system is entirely below deck and there are no outboard motors or engine boxes, the overall space savings are big. MC-ZERO says internal volume for the 4.55 metre / ≈ 15 ft boat is 40% greater than on similar-sized traditional RIBs. It also allows for a complete flow-through layout, and MC-ZERO have added a couple of nice touches. At the bow, unfolding electric drop-down steps make getting in and out easier when landing on a beach or in shallow waters. At the stern, there is a transom platform that extends the deck for a wider, more stable surface at water level. Both are deployed with the touch of a button. Twin electric jets add versatility  As for the electric jet propulsion itself, ZeroJet is a company that has taken the lead in this segment of electric propulsion. They offer three motor systems of varying power and battery capacity: 15 kW (≈ 20 hp), 22 kW (≈ 30 hp) and 30 kW (≈ 40 hp). The systems are already integrated into a number of boats from builders that include Highfield, AB Inflatables, Agilis, and others. Similar content: Williams electrifies EvoJet 70  The MC-450 has two of the  30 kW motors and total battery capacity of just over 32 kiloWatt hours, enabling a top speed of 25 knots (46 kph / 29 mph) and a range of 27 nautical miles (50 km / 30 mi) when cruising at 5 knots (9 kph / 6 mph). Those specs make the boat suitable for just about anything a tender is asked to do: quickly transfer guests to and from shore, slowly explore shallow waters, get out to deep waters and  anchor as a dive boat, or anything in between. The near silent operation and zero emissions of electric propulsion is another bonus, appreciated not just by those in the boat, but also fish and other aquatic creatures nearby. The twin jets allow for navigation in the shallowest of waters and precise low-speed manoeuvring in tight spaces. The 48V semi solid state batteries from SAFIERY are a significant feature of the MC-ZERO system and offer significant benefits. Compared to standard li-ion chemistries, semi solid state is less prone to safety problems and can store more energy by weight. The battery pack has a 5 year warranty and expected life of 10,000+ charge and discharge cycles. In addition, the 48 volt architecture is ‘safe-to-touch’, meaning anyone working on the boat does not require any special high voltage training or specialized equipment. It also reduces any electrical risks for those on the boat. While it is always possible to design a more spacious tender, the realities of inflatable pontoons and fossil fuel motors sometimes place a ceiling on what can be accomplished. The MC-450 is a great example of how – for some applications – electric propulsion can not only make for a cleaner, quieter ride, but also allow for greater design flexibility. Well done, McConaghy and ZeroJet, for a tender that responds to customer desire and use cases –demonstrating how electric propulsion can add to overall boating enjoyment in more ways than one. The company is also working on a smaller MC-ZERO 325 model that should be released soon. Subscribe to the Plugboats newsletter (below) to keep in the know. MORE INFO MC-ZERO Tenders website   ZeroJet website MC-ZERO 450 Specifications Length LOA 4.5 meters / 14 ft 11 in Beam 2 m / 6′ 6″ Dry Weight 830 kg / 1829 lb Seating Capacity 8 – 9 persons Motors 2 x 30kW ZeroJet Battery Capacity 32.4kWh Max Speed 25 knots (46 kph / 29 mph) Range (5 kts / 9 kph / 6 mph) 27 Nm (50 km / 30 mi) Max Load 650 kg / 1433 lb The post New electric jet tender delivers more space, amazing versatility appeared first on Plugboats.

Electric hydrofoiling ferries will soon be arriving ‘down under’ as New Zealand builder Vessev and local expert Enautic partner to bring a new kind of water transport to Perth, the continent’s fourth largest city. Several Vessev VS–9 vessels have been reserved and will operate premium tourism experiences like wine cruises, twilight sailings and private charters. The plan is to expand to commuter route service in the future. Listen to this article as a podcast Vessev was founded in 2018 by Max Olson and Eric Laakmann, a former engineering program leader at Apple. Last year their flying ferries made their debut as the first certified electric hydrofoiling vessel to enter the fleet of a commercial operator (as opposed to publicly-owned municipal transport authority). Flying tourist boats operating in New Zealand  Two VS-9s are operated by New Zealand’s largest ferry transport and tourism operator, Fullers360. They each carry up to 10 passengers around Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour, providing panoramic views of the city, the Harbour Bridge and islands of the Huaraki Gulf. Vessev says the two units have logged close to 10,000 Nautical miles (18,500 km / 11,500 mi). Hydrofoiling is a technology that uses foils – basically underwater airplane wings – that lift the boat out of the water, eliminating the water resistance of the hull. That means much less energy is required to move the boat, and there is almost no wake. Energy usage can be reduced by as much as 85%, which is great for improving both the finances of the flying ferry operator and electric boat range – up to  50 nautical miles (92 km / 57 mi) in the case of the VS-9. The no-wake aspect is important for two reasons. In Auckland the main benefit is that the flying ferry can operate in sensitive waters without disturbing the ecosystem. In Perth the main benefit is that the VS-9 can go faster in restricted areas. Cruise through restricted no wake zones Where other large commercial ferries are typically limited to speeds of 5–8 knots ( 9-15 kph / 6-9 mph) along much of the Swan, the wake-free VS–9 can cruise at 25 knots (46 kph / 29 mph). This enables dramatically faster travel times and opens the door to a new model of water-based commuter and tourism transport. Enautic, the Perth-based Australian company working with Vessev, started out as Electri.nautic in 2019, working with the University of Western Australia to develop the world’s first hydrofoiling jetski, the WaveFlyer. Read about the beginnings of Enautic
 In 2025 they expanded their horizons. In addition to producing and developing other small hydrofoilers – the RIB 310, Volaré and ROGUE – Enautic also works with companies like Vessev to promote electric propulsion and electric hydrofoiling in particular. One division, Little Ferry, operates a solar ferry in Perth and another, Aqua Flights, rents e-foiling boards on the Swan River. The Vessev arrangement is with Aqua Flights. The project is being led by aerospace engineer and entrepreneur Josh Portlock, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Enautic Group.  Portlock says electric hydrofoiling represented a major opportunity to rethink how cities use their waterways. “Hydrofoiling is what makes electric water transport genuinely viable. It delivers the speed, range and sustainability you need without compromise,” Portlock says. “The VS–9 is exactly the type of vessel that makes this model possible.” Electric flying ferries around the world Vessev is not alone. Swedish electric hydrofoiling developer Candela was the first company to have an operating vessel, which services a commuter route in Stockholm. MobyFly of Switzerland has had successful tests on Lake Geneva and the UK’s Artemis Technologies has delivered a 24 passenger ferry to Brittany Ferries in Belfast. About Perth, Portlock says “Starting with premium tourism allows people to experience the technology first-hand while laying the groundwork for a future where electric hydrofoiling becomes one of the fastest and most sustainable ways to move around the city.” Eric Laakmann of Vessev said the Australian announcement reflected growing global momentum for electric hydrofoiling. “We’re seeing cities around the world rediscovering their waterways because of what electric hydrofoiling unlocks. Australia is a natural fit, and businesses like the Enautic Group are leading that shift.” The first vessels are expected to be delivered in early 2027. Vessev is working collaboratively with applicable classification societies and local regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all local requirements for this innovative vessel type. Vessev website  Enautic website The post Australia latest country to get electric flying ferries appeared first on Plugboats.

An electric boat speed record set last September has now set the stage for a whole new speedboat racing series, the Formula 60 Electric Speedboat Championship. Together with the global E1 Championships launched in 2024, these competitions demonstrate the ever-rising interest in electric boat propulsion. Last year German electric boat motor manufacturer Molabo began working with three partners –  boatbuilder Kaiser Bootsmanufaktur, Team Tech-ouT E-Racing and green mobility expert Protenergies, to retrofit Molabo’s 50 kW ARIES 48 V drive system into a combustion-powered Formula-4 (F4) boat. Listen to this article as a podcast The F4 boats are 3.9 m (≈ 13 ft) ‘tunnel catamarans’ with a wing or aerofoil built-in to their design. The class is very popular across Western Europe, the U.K, and Middle East. In the internal combustion version they can be powered by the four-stroke 60 EFI Racing or 60 APX, both 60 horsepower outboards and both from Mercury Racing. The Molabo ARIES is rated at approximately 80 hp and the boat established an electric F4 world speed record of 91.5 kph (55 mph) on a one kilometre course. The speeds were clocked and verified by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), the global governing body of powerboat racing. Speedboats use Molabo 48V safe-to-touch technology “The acceleration is noticeably stronger than combustion engines” said Mael Touchet, who piloted the boat for Team Tech-ouT E-Racing, “and from the cockpit, you feel other big differences: it’s much quieter, and vibrations are greatly reduced,”  The remarkable thing about the motor is not the torque and smooth operation – which all electric motors deliver – but that this kind of power is achieved using only 48 Volts. It is Molabo’s ISCAD patented technology motor that makes it possible, and makes it  the only electric outboard able to produce 50kW of power at safe-to-touch voltage. For recreational and commercial boat owners, that safe-to-touch 48 volts means that installation and maintenance of Molabo drives – outboard, inboard or hybrid – does not require specially trained or certified technicians. That in turn reduces installation and other costs. “Low-voltage systems are especially important in racing” says Philippe Touchet of Team Tech-ouT E-Racing. “Non-certified users can work on the boat and for UIM safety requirements, if a boat flips and the cockpit floods, both driver and rescue divers remain safe from high-voltage risks. That’s an important factor in making electric racing safer and more accessible for more teams.” Read Plugboats coverage of the international E1 electric speedboat series The record-setting run was a decisive proof of concept. Jean-Jacques Bucher, President of the Yacht Moteur Club de France, said at the time “This isn’t just about today’s run, it’s also about making an important step toward electrifying the speedboat racing world”. Formula 60 Electric Speedboat Championships inviting teams Now the mission is becoming a reality. The Formula 60 Electric Speedboat Championship will debut under the auspices of the French Powerboat Federation (FFM) with four confirmed race weekends scheduled in France this summer: June 7/8: Albi June 27/28: Mâcon August 29/30: 
Chalon-sur-Saône September 5/6: 
Caen. The initiative has been developed in alignment with key industry stakeholders, including the UIM and Mercury Racing, both of whom also partner with the E1 Series. International expansion of Formula 60 under the UIM framework is planned for the 2027 race season. Molabo and Protenergies are ready to provide Molabo’s ARIES system – including a new lightweight, swappable battery pack – to any F4 team looking to convert their motors to electric. The companies are also inviting others to join the F-60 Championships as Founding Teams who will participate in developing competitive and technical parameters for the new class. “The transition to electric is technically straightforward,” said Adrian Patzak, CCO, Molabo. “With the championship launch confirmed, the inaugural Formula 60 Electric grid is now being finalized, with a limited number of team spots still available.” He adds that technical briefings and integration planning sessions will be scheduled in the coming weeks. Teams interested in learning more should contact [email protected] before March 29, 2026. Molabo website  Kaiser website The post June launch for new Formula 60 Electric Speedboat Championship appeared first on Plugboats.

Nice, one of the Mediterranean’s most historic ports and seaside destinations, is presenting a new public boat show and industry forum that focusses exclusively on electric, hydrogen, solar, hybrid and other sustainable boat and boating technologies. Nice Boating Tomorrow has an impressive first year line-up of more than 80 exhibitors and 30 boats in-water, where visitors will be able to take part in sea trials and experience first-hand the performance, comfort and smoothness of clean propulsion systems. Listen to this article as a podcast The in-water exhibition will feature established shipyards alongside innovative start-ups and include everything from electric jetskis and dayboats to clean-energy cruising catamarans. Exhibitors are based in France, Finland, Croatia, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy and Monaco. In-water show, on land exhibits, international forum Electric motors, battery systems, solar panels, hybridization technologies, wind-assisted propulsion and more will be onshore along with boat retrofit solutions. Beyond electric vessels, visitors can explore sustainability options like deck coverings, eco-designed sails, bio-sourced nautical apparel and the services of naval architecture firms, eco-design studios and shared boating platforms. The four day public show (March 19 – 22) is centred around Quai Infernet , near the old town of Nice, and coordinates with an industry forum taking place the 19th and 20th at the OcéaNice Conference Centre in the centre of the city. The forum features conferences and expert panels addressing the key challenges and opportunities shaping sustainable boating in the centre of the city. Below are some highlighted electric boats and boating exhibitors at Quai Infernet and a schedule of the forum events that have electric propulsion as their topic. There is also an expandable guide that lists all electric boat exhibitors at the show and includes links to their websites. City of Nice and Grand Pavois Organization The impetus for Nice Boating Tomorrow came about partly because the OcéaNice centre hosted 2025’sThird United Nations Ocean Conference. The momentum from that show – and the importance of sustainable navigation to Nice and the Mediterranean in general, prompted the mayor of Nice, M. Christian Estrosi, to reach out to the organizers of the Grand Pavois La Rochelle boat show. The goal is to create “The first international boating event dedicated exclusively to sustainable boating, designed to become the leading global reference for tomorrow’s boating industry, fostering innovation visibility, exchange, collaboration and best practices in eco-navigation.” Over the past 7 years Plugboats has covered a number of new shows, in various countries that focus on electric boats and boating. The quantity and quality of exhibitors and the broad industry support for the first Nice Boating Tomorrow – along with the city itself and the expertise and experience of the Grand Pavois Organization – bode well for this and future editions. Directory of Electric Boat Exhibitors at Nice Boating Tomorrow 2026 Click to Open   +   or  –  Close a Directory of all electric exhibitors. Selected e-boat and motor highlights of the show are below Click any tile for company information and links. Association Française du Bateau Electrique bateau-electrique.com/ [email protected] 33 (0) 6 72 99 16 84work L’Association Française pour le Bateau Electrique a été créée en 1994 à Bordeaux par des partenaires issus d’horizons professionnels différents – universitaires, chercheurs, ingénieurs et industriels – soucieux de développer l’image et le marché du bateau électrique en France comme à l’étranger. The French Association for Electric Boats was created in 1994 in Bordeaux by partners from different professional disciplines – academics, researchers, engineers and industrialists – concerned with developing the image and the market of electric boats in France and elsewhere. Location: Paris, France Bateaux Pour la Planete bateauxpourlaplanete.com [email protected] +33 (0) 6.88.40.76.21work Bateau pour la planète est un constructeur de bateaux électro-solaires destinés à la navigation fluviale décarbonée. Ces bateaux electro-solaires destinés à la navigation fluviale décarbonée sont 100% autonomes en énergie. Example avec la “Coche d’eau Solaire”, un concept de catamaran fluvial: la motorisation électrique alimentée par un générateur photovoltaique embarqué assure une navigation économe et silencieuse. Sa conception avec des matériaux recylcables en fera le premier bateau de plaisance entièrement recyclable. 1280 avenue des platanes – 34970 Casseneuil, France Bavaria Yachts bavariayachts.com BlueNav [email protected]   bluenav.fr sales @ bluenav.fr +33 (0)5 56 83 70 25 Boatee boatee.it info(at)boatee(dot)it Italy Competr competr.it Day One Boats day1.fr Dhamma Blue dhamma-blue.com [email protected] +34 687 096 616work HYDROGEN POWER FOR CLEANER, QUIETER AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE BOATING Dhamma Blue is the first Spanish company to successfully develop and launch a hydrogen powered boat. We also bring the specialized expertise and partnerships to implement the required green hydrogen infrastructure. Dhamma Blue was born with a clear mission Sustainability To lead the transition toward a zero-emission boating industry. Sail clean, quiet and responsible. Innovation Redefining boating for a new era, Dhamma Blue integrates advanced marine technology for extended range, effortless control, and emission-free navigation. Design Elegant lines hide cutting-edge engineering. Every detail, from seating to sunbeds, is crafted for comfort, flexibility, and a seamless experience at sea. Performance A pioneering model that combines cutting-edge design, advanced technology, and a true commitment to zero-emission navigation, where stunning performance and sustainable marine navigation comes together. DHAMMA BLUE: SAILING TOWARDS THE FUTURE Location: Spain Dufour Yachts dufour-yachts.com The Dufour range of sailing boats comprises 9 iconic models designed to suit every sailing programme. Three are available with electric propulsion – Dufour 41, 470, 530., with four available . For over 60 years, Dufour yachts has a boat manufacturer have demonstrated their adaptability and versatility through beautiful innovations. E-NAV Systems e-navsystems.com +33 7 49 66 80 88work ELECTRIC / HYBRID INSTALLATIONS AND NAUTICAL PROPULSION SYSTEMS eNAV SYSTEMS is a design company that specializes in providing propulsion and green energy solutions for boats: electric and hybrid engines, hydro-generation, photovoltaic or wind power production… We equip different types of boats: pleasure or racing sailboats, motorboats, charteryatchs, passenger boats, workboats, dinghies. We design electric or hybrid motor solutions by choosing the best of the current technology in order to offer optimal navigation performances and comfort on board. We select our suppliers among the best brands. Location: Grand Motte, France E-Sole Boats e-soleboat.fr contact @ e-soleboat.fr. Electrine electrine.co.kr [email protected] +82-31-292-6649work POWERING THE FUTURE – NEVER STOP – GO AHEAD with PURE ELECTRIC PROPULSIONS by ELECTRINE ELECTRINE has focused on MARITIME ELECTRIFICATION since 2010 with a consistent effort on R&D. ELECTRINE e-OUTBOARD series guarantees a full satisfaction without any compromise for your choice. ELECTRINE e-INBOARD Series provides stunning performance from 40HP to 350 HP with smooth delivery. Your ride finally meets the future. ELECTRINE e-SAILDRIVE series allows you to continue your valuable mission with more efficient and silent ride. Republic of Korea Elvene elveneboats.com emil @ elveneboats.com +358 (0) 44 777 7269 Fountaine-Pajot catamarans-fountaine-pajot.com Fountaine Pajot is working on the deployment of electric motors for its sailing catamarans. This project should see the light of day in 2022 with the installation of electric motors on the Aura 51, the new 51-foot catamaran designed by Fountaine Pajot. Integrel Solutions integrelsolutions.com [email protected] +44 1736 755 466work Power and propulsion delivered with unrivalled efficiency. Enhance your boating-experience while balancing luxury with environmental responsibility. Respectful. Responsible. Revolutionary. Joool joool.energy Lasai lasai.com [email protected] +34 946 630 034work Our planet needs us to take it easy. Discover a new way of boating with LASAI. Zero noise. Zero emissions. Experience silent cruising on our solar electric boats, a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative. We are committed to using all our know-how, experience and the latest technology to design solar electric boats that are environmentally friendly and at the forefront of sustainable mobility. SILENT CRUISING SUSTAINABILITY Our boats minimize your environmental footprint. Silent cruising also means being one with nature. DESIGN Silent cruising also means cruising in style. Our focus on design is apparent in the sleek curves and polished lines of our decks and exteriors. LIFESTYLE Counter the strains of modern life. Our boats will help you leave your stress on land, get onboard and enjoy a soothing ride. INNOVATION Sometimes the cutting edge is the result of combining existing technologies in a completely innovative way. As with our solar electric propulsion system and digital management of the energy that powers our boats. QUALITY Quality can be recognized in the materials and components we use to build our boats and is also something you can feel onboard, the result of our stringent production and management processes. EXPERIENCE Our experience will take you far. Friendly and personalised service. Know-how and expertise. You can always tell when something is done right. Leopard leopardcatamarans.com Mercury mercurymarine.com 920-929-5040work MERCURY MARINE® AVATOR ELECTRIC OUTBOARD CONCEPT. Imagine. Boating – pure, simple, perfect. The Mercury Marine® Avator electric outboard concept explores boating at its essence. The Avator electric outboard concept from Mercury. A new way to Go Boldly. Millikan Boats millikan-boats.com [email protected] +33 6 38 01 09 57work Discover a new way of navigating with Millikan Boats and the M.10 solar electric catamaran — designed for silent cruising, energy autonomy and exceptional onboard comfort. Built and assembled in France by the Normandy-based shipyard Millikan Boats, the M.10 reflects a new vision of boating: clean, efficient and respectful of the marine environment. Powered by 100% electric propulsion and solar energy, the M.10 allows you to enjoy the sea without noise, without fuel and without emissions. Behind every Millikan boat is a team driven by innovation and a passion for the sea. From engineering to assembly, every detail reflects our commitment to quality, reliability and sustainable boating. Location: France MobyFly mobyfly.com [email protected] MobyFly designs and delivers zero-emission performance marine hydrofoil boats that will change waterborne travel forever. We are a technology company. Our zero-emission hydrofoil boats will be capable of transporting passengers in comfort at speeds in excess of 70km/h while using 70% less energy than existing diesel ferries — and without creating any waves or pollution in the process.   Naval Transition navaltransition.com NaviWatt naviwatt.com contact @ naviwatt.com +337 78 35 28 26 Nice Boating Tomorrow nice-boating-tomorrow.com March 19 to 22, 2026 Nice, France The new international sustainable boating event. Four days dedicated to the yachting of tomorrow… …with professional exhibitors on land and afloat, products and innovations presentations, as well as sea trials and demonstrations. A program of conferences with the presence of leading brands and figures from the maritime and environmental sectors. A place to exchange and share ideas with the ambition of building a transition towards responsible boating. Ocean Owl Boats whisper-360.com OZO Nautisme ozo-nautic.com Transfluid-Bellmarine SPA bellmarine.tech [email protected] +31(0)85 4868530work Bellmarine is a Dutch brand and historical leader in electric marine propulsion and more besides; With a concentration on the European market with over 4000 systems installed in various types of applications. Transfluid S.p.A.,  an Italian  company, has been manufacturing power transmission  products  for over 60 years and is well established in the market thanks to its organisation of subsidiaries and distributors around the world. Transfluid has developed a complete range of hybrid propulsion systems and produces permanent magnet electric machinery. Established in 2018, the new company Transfluid North Europe B.V.  combines the experience and knowledge of the two companies; both share a vision orientated towards the future with environmentally friendly propulsion, for marine and industrial applications, the natural evolution of their technologies. The merger between the two companies now enables proposal of electrical and hybrid solutions suitable for any type of boat or industrial vehicle, covering a unique range of powers worldwide. Netherlands Viva Electric Jet vivaelectricjets.com [email protected] +358 44 597 0609work Xtramarine xtramarine.com End of Directory.  »» Return to top to close SOME HIGHLIGHTED EXHIBITORS Electric Propulsion Boatee Outboard Italian startup Boatee made its debut at Metstrade last November, entering the market with a lightweight new electric outboard with the kind of strong, distinctive style you expect from Italian products. The design features bold lines and a black and aqua colour combination. The most obvious functional element setting it apart is a flip top handle/tiller/monitor that puts the information about the energy usage, battery state of charge and GPS right up close to you at the end of the tiller handle. Steering and monitoring can also be done through a Bluetooth-connected smartphone app. The motor can be configured with power of  900W or 1300W (.9 kW or 1.3 kW) depending on the choice of battery: 24V, 36V or 48V. The batteries weigh 7.5 , 10.5 and 12.5 kg (16.5, 23 and 28 lb) and have storage capacity of about 700, 1,000 and 1,450 Watt hours. The motor itself weighs 6 kilos (13 lb).  Boatee website  Competr: contra-rotating propellers in a tractor electric OB We first saw the Competr at the 2025 Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, where it was powering both the University of Bologna’s winning entry in the Energy Class and the Red Wave Rigid Inflatable Boat that won the SeaLab class. The motor was developed by students of the university under the leadership of U of B Professor Nicolò Cavina. The natural upshot of their work was to create a commercial entity, and Competr also launched their new product at Metstrade 2025. The motor weighs just 22 kg and 48 pounds, but has an output of 26.9 kW (≈ 40 hp). That efficiency is the result of two engineering features. One is the use of contra rotating propellers – a system where two propellers spin in opposite directions on the same shaft to contain the turbulence generated by a propeller. This can increase efficiency by as much as 16%. The second factor is the tractor motor configuration, in which the propellers are ahead of the lower leg and pull the boat through the water, rather than pushing it. Competr will be in the ‘Pitch Your Project’ sessions of the International Forum at the OcéaNice centre (see below).  Competr website JOOOL JOOOL is a turnkey hybrid and electric propulsion system for sailing yachts developed and manufactured in France by the team behind Alternatives Energies, who have over 25 years of expertise in marine electrification. At its heart is the OneBox, a smart, compact energy management and conversion unit that integrates every onboard energy source and output: battery, solar, wind, hydrogeneration, gensets and shore power. It oversees and controls not only the propulsion system in real time, but also all energy use, with easy to read monitor interfaces. JOOOL website Read more about JOOOL in Plugboats Electric / Solar / Hydrogen Powerboats Dhamma Blue DB P01 I had a chance to go out on the hydrogen electric hybrid DB P01 at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge last year. It is an extremely well designed boat that does everything well. The 120 kW (190 hp) motor easily has enough for waterskiing or wakeboarding, it can cruise for 65 Nm (120 km / 75 mi)) miles at 12 knots (22 kph/ 14 mph) and the control system automatically optimizes the combination of hydrogen fuel cell or battery power required for any speed or condition. With a length of 7.9m / 26 ft and a beam of 4.55m / 8.3 ft, there is plenty of space for up to 7 passengers who have the option of relaxing on one of two sunbeds that lead to a small swimming platform. Dhamma Blue Co-founder Philippe Esposito will be part of a panel at the International forum investigating  ‘Hydrogen and leisure boating: what are the possibilities’. Dhamma Blue  Read more about the DB P01 in Plugboats Elvene Elvene is a Finnish boatbuilder founded by Emil Finne to bring a fresh, environmentally friendly dimension to boating. He wanted to build a boat that could run for the maximum time on electric and solar power. He had to look no further than the hulls of traditional Finnish boats, which were designed to be powered by wind or human energy proved their capabilities and hydrodynamics – long before motors were available to overcome any inefficiencies. Two Elvene boat models will be at Nice Boating Tomorrow, both built on the same 6.5m / 22 ft. hull design. The Amy is an open deck boat with solar panelled roof, the Amber has a Cuddy-Cabin for overnight stays and slightly larger roof. They come with either a side or centre console layout and can be powered with a single motor as small as 3kW or twin motors with combined 50kW of power. Battery storage can be either 22kWh or 44kWh, and in every case the combination of battery and solar power offers limitless range at low speed, as proven in the low sunlight of Finland and demonstrated in this video below by Justin Dallinger of AquaLectric. Elvene website Lasai 32KS solar-electric overnighter Spanish solar electric boat manufacturer Lasai had the range of their 22GL solar-electric model certified by Bureau Veritas this year, racking up a trip of +100 nautical miles over 18 hours on a single charge. Their latest model – the Lasai 32KS – is a larger boat designed for overnighting instead of day use alone. Using the learning from their smaller models, the designers and engineers used a catamaran design, which creates less drag and water resistance than a monohull and also allows for a wide spacious helm and deck area along with a fully equipped interior cabin with en-suite head. The designers have done a great job of maximizing all of the space, using clever seating configurations and a layout that emphasizes convenience and boating pleasure. Elegant lines and a refined silhouette stand up to closer inspection with attention having been paid to the finishing details. Lasai website  Read more about the Lasai 32KS in Plugboats  Millikan Boats – Millikan M.10 solar-electric Here’s your chance to see  the 2025 Gussies Awards Winner for Electric Boats Over 8m up close and personal at Nice Boating Tomorrow. The M.10 from France’s Millikan Boats is an innovative solar-electric 10m catamaran, offering comfortable living for 6 people, 360-degree visibility thanks to its solar roof, and total respect for the marine environment. One of the smart features is the design of the solar roof, in which two sections of it act as ‘wings’ extending the roof during sailing, but can be lowered to provide wind break for the salon area. The M.10 combines silence, absence of vibrations, and freedom without the constraints of internal combustion engines. It offers welcoming, bright, and adaptable spaces, suitable for family outings as well as professional or tourist activities. Quiet, economical to operate, and easy to manoeuvre, its smart solar roof and ultra-efficient electric motors maximizes the M.10’s range while reducing its environmental impact.  Millikan Boats website MobyFly MobyFly, another Gussies Award winner – for ‘Commercial Electric Passenger Vessels’, 2022– designs and delivers 100% electric hydrofoil lake shuttles that combine performance, comfort, and durability. Their 12 metre (40 ft) MBFY-S  holds up to 12 passengers, has a top speed of 60 kph (37 mph) and range of 140 km / 90 mi. Interior designs are inspired by the minimalist design of Japanese bullet trains, with lightweight, durable made of sustainable materials: built to look good and withstand years of real-world use. The MBFY-S has already been tested and proven on the waters of Lake Geneva and the company’s full line up includes the MBFY-M for up to 120 passengers and the 300+ passenger  MBFY-L. MobyFly website SeaZen SeaZen is a Nice-based solar electric boat manufacturer and rental outlet. During Nice Boating Tomorrow they will be previewing the 2026 edition of their solar boat SRE 23, the next generation of a model which has been sailed by more than 17,000 people. The SeaZen SRE configurations offer various choices of engines, batteries and finishes. The boat is driven license-free for private owners or can be operated by professional sailors as a passenger boat. SeaZen is also staging the first solar navigation museum in the world. The exhibit includes four boats, dating from 2016 to today, shown at three locations: two in nearby Beaulieu-sur-Mer (west of Nice), and one each at Juan-les-Pins (east of Nice) and at the Nice Boating Tomorrow main location. SeaZen website Electric PWC Viva Electric Jets Viva is an electric personal watercraft or, as the company describes it, an eMPV (electric MultiPurpose Vessel) developed and produced in Finland. It is built with plugs and molds of recyclable bio-composite materials, resulting in a carbon footprint of 50% less than with traditional oil-based materials. The wide design provides stability and there is bow waterproof stowage space of 400 litres (14 cu ft). There are three models available: Cruizer (6o kw / 80 hp), Limited Edition (75 kW / 100 hp) and GT (130 kw / 175 hp). Depending on the cruising style and conditions, the Viva Cruizer, which will be at Nice, offers up to 2.5 hours of battery life. Viva Electric Jets website Electric Sailboats Dufour A luxury yacht builder for over 60 years, Dufour designs and builds innovative, high-performance sailboats suitable for all types of sailing. The company is also committed to offering a new generation of sailboats with the ODSea+ solution that includes hydro-generation and solar panel.. In fact, 5 of their 6 models are available with the system. At Nice, visitors can experience the Dufour 48, a large modern cruising sailboat that combines elegance, performance, and generous space. The Dufour 48 was named one of the Top 10 Best Boats 2026 by Sail magazine, standing out for its excellent responsiveness, stability, and speed, along with light-filled spaces, multiple cabin configurations, and high-end finishes. Dufour website Fountaine Pajot Fountaine Pajot Sailing Catamarans invites you to discover the FP41 at Nice, which also has the ODSea+ configuration. Designed to go further, for longer, and for fully sharing every moment at sea, this 12-metre catamaran blends elegance, simplicity with the pure pleasure of sailing. The ODSea+ system is available across the entire FP range, including the Aura 51, winner of the Electric Sailboat category of the Gussies 2024 International Electric Boat Awards. Fountaine Pajot website Leopard A nominee in the 2026 Multihull of the Year Awards, the Leopard 52 sailing catamaran is on view at Nice in its hybrid-electric propulsion version that includes hydro-regeneration and solar support. That solar support comes in the form of a built-in roof platform of up to 1,600Wp of flush-mounted solar panels connected to 54kWh of lithium ion batteries with integrated fire suppression. They are in turn connected to twin 25kW (40 hp) electric drives and a 24kW range-extending genset. The One Box power management system integrates all the power functions necessary for propulsion and monitors power from each source. Naval architects Simonis Voogd have optimized the Leopard 52 for performance and ease of handling along with 438 square feet of integrated indoor-outdoor living space, designed for maximum connection and comfort. Leopard Catamarans website International Forum The Forum takes place the first two days of the show – March 19 and 20 at the OcéaNice Conference Centre. Here are some of the electric boating topics roundtables and seminars, the full  program and speaker list are available on the Nice Boating Tomorrow website. Pitch your project ‘Pitch your project’ presentations each day allow start-ups to show industry decision makers their new products. service and technologies. Among them are: Competr (Electric propulsion for racing boats), presented by Iacopo Roncuzzi. Thursday 4:00 PM Solar Boat Twente (Hydrogen Propulsion), presented by Kim Saleen, Thursday 4:30 PM Ephyra (Development of decarbonization solutions for shipping and hydrogen infrastructure in ports), presented by CEO Chloé Zaied. Thursday 5:45 PM Projet Toyota with Besign School (Zero impact modular boat for Africa) Friday 2:00 PM Besign School (Project for foiling catamaran powered by hydrogen engines and two OceanWings from AYRO as summer transportation to help relieve congestion along the Mediterranean coast), presented by Hannah Milkie.  Friday 3.25 PM Roundtables and Seminars Thursday, March 19 2:35 PM: The first roundtable of the forum gathers various experts to provide viewpoints on “Pleasure boating, environmental impact and challenges” Panellists: Udo Kleinitz – Former General Secretary of International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) Adria Jover – President of IEMA (International Electric Maritime Association) Rachel Moreau – General Secretary and Coordinator of Eco navigation in France, Econav Friday March 20 9 :15 AM: Roundtable – Electrification of leisure boating. Panellists: Adria Jover – President IEMA (International Electric Maritime Association) 
Yannick Wileveau – President AFBE (French Association of electric boats), Naval architect and CEO of Naviwatt Xavier Lachérade – CEO BlueNav, low-speed hybridization and virtual anchor 
Milvio Ricci – Chief Commercial Officer Siala Yachts 
Thomas Putallaz – Co-founder & Public Affairs Mobyfly 9 :55 AM: Case studies & testimonials from electric boat builders: David Brunet – CEO e-soleboat Philippe Raynaud – CEO Millikan Boat Emil Finne – CEO Elvene Boats Altti Nasi – Brand Director Viva Electrics Jets 10:20 AM: Roundtable – Hydrogen and leisure boating: what are the possibilities? Presenters:
Etienne Rochon du verdier, K Challenge –  France entry, 2027 America’s Cup Philippe Esposito, CEO Dhamma Blue hydrogen electric hybrid boat      The post Impressive new Nice Boating Tomorrow show highlights electric, solar, sustainability appeared first on Plugboats.

Spanish boatyard Dhamma Blue has developed a hydrogen fuel cell and lithium battery hybrid propulsion system that gives their flagship DHB-P01 model all of the range and speed many recreational boaters would ever need – without pumping carbon dioxide and noxious fumes into the atmosphere. Listen to this article as a podcast The system has four core elements: Hydrogen tank holding 350 Litres / 8.4 kilograms at a pressure of 350 bar (5,000 psi) Fuel cell converting hydrogen to electricity  Battery with storage capacity of 63 kiloWatt hours 140 kW (190 hp) electric motor with shaft line transmission In some hydrogen electric hybrid systems, like those used in the America’s Cup chase boats, the fuel cells and battery are linked up in series: the hydrogen tank feeds → the fuel cells, which convert → the hydrogen to electricity that feeds / charges → the battery, which powers →  the motor. In the DHB-P01 system the cells and battery are linked to the motor in parallel, meaning either – or both – can power the motor. An ECU (Engine Control Unit) adjusts the input as necessary depending on the speed and load required. In general, the fuel cells are used for slower speeds / longer range and the battery for higher speeds / shorter bursts. Green hydrogen + batteries = zero carbon emission This hydrogen electric hybrid system provides the same benefits as a diesel  electric hybrid: extending the boat’s range beyond the limits the battery’s energy storage can deliver on its own. A hydrogen electric system, though, is a lot cleaner than one using fossil fuels because the only thing emitted is water vapour. There may be carbon emissions when the hydrogen is produced using a process called steam reformation, but when it is produced using electricity in a process called electrolysis, there are no carbon emissions when that electricity comes from renewable sources like wind and solar. Read the Plugboats article: The Colours of Hydrogen That is called ‘green hydrogen’ and it is where Dhamma Blue began. One of the company’s co-founders, Philippe Esposito, is a pioneering leader in Spain’s renewable energy sector who also co-founded one of the country’s largest developers of green hydrogen, H2 Energy. The company builds large solar farms that use the generated electricity to produce hydrogen through electrolysis. Projects are underway not only in Spain but also in Portugal and Mexico. The other Dhamma Blue founder is Robin Imaz, a marine engineer, naval architect, and professional sailor for 15 years who has won multiple world championship races. He has done everything from design and optimization of racing sailing yachts to structural and cost optimization studies to complete design for both power and sailing yachts. With the DHB-P01 Imaz and his team have put together a boat that is a delight to be on, with the enjoyment enhanced by the silence of the motor and the lack of noxious fumes. This quick video can give you an idea of how quiet the ride is. You can also see that this boat can move. With a 140 kw (190 hp) motor that can produce peak power of 210 kw (285 hp), the DB P01 has top speed of 28 kts (52 kph / 32 mph).  That gives plenty of zip for water sports and, since water sports only require high speeds when the rider is up, the hydrogen fuel cell extends the amount of time (or number of times) that everyone can go out for a spin. At cruising speed (12 knots / 22 kph/ 14 mph) the DB P01 can cover 65 Nautical miles: 120 kilometres / 75 miles. Hydrogen electric hybrid good at a lot of things Imaz says “What I am most proud of is that this boat can do a lot of things. Many boats can do one thing very very well, but are not as good for others. But people don’t always want to do the same thing in their boat, to always have the same experience. Sometimes they want to have a long slow sail with family or friends, maybe take a swim in a quiet cove…other times they have fun by going skiing or wakeboarding…and sometimes they may want to go for a longer distance but at a reasonable speed because of time reasons. They can do all of these with the DHB-P01.” Onboard, the feel is one of openness and high quality reflected in a clean, unpretentious design. The 2.55m (8′ 4″) beam provides plenty of room for a pilot and  passenger seat up front,  two seats behind and day/sunbeds stretching towards a swimming platform at the stern. Naval Architect and Marine Engineer Carlos Orive, a key member of Imaz’ team, says melding the propulsion system with the deck layout and design led to some boater-friendly solutions. The different weights of the motor, battery, fuel cells, hydrogen tanks, had to be arranged to provide the best balance for both planing and non-planing uses and for ‘refueling’ with hydrogen and electricity. One of the outcomes was the split sunbed idea – one slightly wider than the other – which together conceal the energy storage and generation elements. “Many boats have a sunbed going across the whole width” he says, “but we introduced the wider hull beam for planing and performance reasons so we thought about a different kind of layout. It means you don’t have to step on the bed, and it makes it easier for people to move around in the boat, go swimming or use the platform to prepare for waterskiing. It’s a very comfortable, open layout.” When it comes to refueling, the DB PO1 can be charged with standard electric connections and through standard hydrogen systems. There are about 200 hydrogen filling stations in Europe and various tank  delivery programs available. Dhamma Blue is also in conversations with marinas to provide green hydrogen seaside. The boat is classified as Category C: for coastal cruising and inland waters, and Esposito, Imaz and team see numerous opportunities in both areas, including urban waterways and canal cities where reducing noise and emissions is essential and hydrogen infrastructure can be multi-purposed. “Dhamma Blue is not just a boat. It’s a manifesto,” said Esposito and Imaz at the 2025 Venice Boat Show. “Our goal is to lead real decarbonization in the nautical world, demonstrating that marine mobility can be scalable, efficient, and environmentally respectful.” Dhamma Blue website Dhamma Blue DB P01 Specifications Length LOA 7.9 m (25′ 11″) Beam 2.55 m (8′ 4″) Displacement 2100 kg (4,630 lb) Propulsion Hybrid: Hydrogen + Electric Energy storage Motor Continuous: 140 kW (188 hp) |  Peak 210 kW (285 hp) Hydrogen 8.4 kg (350 Litres) @ 350 bar (5,000 psi) Battery Lithium Ion 63 kWh Speed Max: 28 kts (52 kph / 32 mph) Cruising: 12 kts (22 kph / 14 mph) Range (Cruising Speed) 65 Nm (120 km / 75 mi) Capacity 7 passengers Category C: Coastal cruising and inland waters The post Sail 5.5 hours at 12 knots in this hydrogen electric hybrid dayboat from Dhamma Blue appeared first on Plugboats.

Norwegian company Evoy was one of the first in the world to develop all electric boat motors with power ratings of 100 kilowatts and beyond. They now have lines of high powered outboards and inboard systems like the Breeze 120+ HP, Storm 330+ HP and Hurricane 400+ HP that are on the transoms and in the hulls of dozens of vessels from leading boat yards around the world. One of those is Axopar. I was able to chat with Leif out on the water in an Evoy propelled AX/E 25 at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September, and then back on land after the Metstrade boating trade show, where Evoy and sister companies Vita and Taiga had announced some exciting and groundbreaking battery news. This article is a lightly edited transcription of the podcast interview with Stavøstrand in which he talks about the past, present and future of electric boating. Listen to this article as a podcast SCENE: Speaking in the ‘go-slow / no-wake zone’ at the Cannes Yachting Festival Plugboats: Leif, when you and I first talked, I had just started Plugboats, and you had just started Evoy. Leif Stavøstrand: 
Yeah, it’s been a few years. We started in 2018, I think, and you and I talked pretty much the first year. So it’s been seven years now. PB: And does it seem like seven years…or five seconds…or a couple of lifetimes… LS: 
It’s funny, when you look back at time, it seems like it’s fast, but like you say, it’s kind of been a lifetime. You can have really good news and really bad news in the same day, and you have this roller coaster of emotions and news. Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solsberg launched the electric boat Evoy1 on August 2, 2019 PB: 
And as I recall, it didn’t take you long to go from the concept to reality. LS: 
We brought the product to market pretty early, which was a conscious choice. It also meant that our customer knew in the early days that there could be hiccups, but that we would be there to help them when stuff occurred, and I think that has been the right choice for us. Instead of doing R&D for 10 years, we got to adapt the product to customer feedback. PB: and that’s been helpful? LS: Yes, the customers sometimes manage to provoke things that we don’t see when we do our testing. It’s like, oh, yeah, you can do… ‘Oh, we hadn’t thought about doing it like that. Okay, let’s adapt to that’. So that’s been good for us PB: 
And overall, has the adoption of electric propulsion been faster or slower than you thought LS: 
I think we did expect things to move quicker. I think everyone did. Looking at the car market, it’s maybe not so surprising that things do take time, and it’s really different from region to region and country to country, because you have some markets that quite ready. Electric car markets more ready for electric boats But if there is a generalization, you could say that markets that are heavy on electric cars are typically also more interested and ready to go electric with boats. Where we see really good traction is often where there’s incentives in place. That really helps a lot. We’re seeing a good uptake in the U.S., both East Coast, West Coast, and we also have a good uptake in Norway, and there’s some along the Mediterranean. There’s some in Sweden, and there’s the commercial side – aquaculture, strong port and harbour, some tourism. We have quite a bit in there, tenders used for going out on the water with 12 passengers or so. We have got a few of those. PB: And what’s the split between new boats and repowers or refits? LS: 
It’s mostly new boats. I think the driver there is that when people are getting a new shiny electric system, they typically combine it with upgrading the boat at the same time. I think we’re probably at somewhere between 80 to 90% on new boats versus retrofitting. We think that percentage might change over time, especially when we get like, cost down, then it will be easier for people to think, okay, my my motor is about to conk out here, and price isn’t that much more for for electric in many ways, with the outboard. Then again, the inboard is about 50% smaller than your normal inboard. In some cases 60%, in some cases 40%, but as a rule of thumb, about 50% smaller in volume. The AX/E 25 was developed in partnership with Axopar Boats. PB: That’s interesting that markets where electric cars are going well are also good for electric boats. LS: 
Yes, with those that have electric cars, it’s a whole different conversation. People that are experienced with trying. Charging and how it works, and that they have to plan a little bit when it comes to how they use their car. They bring that state of mind into the boat as well. So it’s a lot easier conversation to have. SCENE: The boat we were out on with Leif was an AX/E 25, one of the models Evoy worked on with Axopar boats to create a line of electric models. The AX/E 25 has 220 kilowatts of continuous power and peak power – about 440 kilowatts, or almost 600 horsepower. I asked Leif about the battery and the charging time for an electric boat with that kind of power. PB: As we both know, Leif, charging is one of the things that people always ask about, LS: 
After speed and range, charging is the most common question. PB: And so how big is the battery on this boat? LS: 
This has 126 kilowatt hours, with 112 of them usable. PB: And what kind of charging time are we looking at? Evoy provides deep information about the battery on board LS: 
This boat can recharge in 45 minutes from 10% to 80%, which is the typical charging that people do. PB: So that’s high speed charging. And other than that… LS: 
Using semi fast chargers, and that’s more common, the time is three hours, We encourage our customers to use Type 2 charging. PB: In that situation the smart cable can read how many amps can safely come out of the outlet and into the battery? LS: 
Yeah, that’s Type 2. However, if you only have Type 1, you can just set the amps on the screen, 10, 16, 32 amps…basically, if you have power in your marina, you can charge on it. SCENE: We then had an opportunity to get out in the big waters and go a bit faster. LS: 
Are you ready for a little bit of speed? PB: Let’s do it! YOU CAN HEAR THE BOAT SPEEDING UP (IT IS VERY QUIET!) PB: We’re going 32 knots, now Leif, and we’re talking in a normal tone of voice. LS: 
That’s electric! PB: 
Both leisure and commercial boats are using Evoy electric inboards and outboards. Can you talk to us a bit about the different usage? LS: 
A lot of our commercial customers are what we call ‘A to A’ customers – they go from one court, where they typically have the boat in the night time, and then they go back out and do something, if it’s lobster traps or oyster or monitoring or guard work, and then they go back into the same port. Recreational users typically have an ‘A to B to A’ use. They go out, they do something, they stop by at a restaurant, or those type of things, and then come back in. PB: So when people say they go out in their boat for three hours, they’re probably not driving for all of those three hours. Do they usually go as far or as long as they think they do or say? LS: 
Never. They always overestimate. When you talk to them, they always give their worst case, which is fine in one way, because it was the same with the car industry that people typically told them “Well, I go for this one long trip a year, and I want to do it without charging.” But a lot of the electric car owners have adapted, and I guess it is the same for us. An Evoy-powered boat takes tourists on a non-polluting visit of fragile fjords PB: On another note, when you started Evoy, you were pretty much the only manufacturer specializing in high power electric marine motors. And now you’ve got some competition out there. There are about four or five others. LS: 
Yes. Healthy competition is healthy for everyone. It sharpens us and keeps us on our toes, and it opens up the market too. I mean, if it was only us, everyone would be pretty skeptical, right? But seeing a lot of different manufactuers and motors in there actually makes it more believable that this is something that can work for more users. PB: I think that’s kind of true for electric boats in general. The more people see them, at their marina or wherever, the more they say ‘Oh, that looks cool, that works, Joe likes his.’ LS: 
Oh, for sure, the neighbour effect is very strong. PB: Then there’s batteries. You must have seen so many changes and developments in batteries over the last eight years. LS: 

It’s amazing, actually, to follow the development of the batteries and see how that’s coming, but it’s also kind of painful to see how long it takes to trickle down into the maritime industry. Obviously, the cars are in front of us, but one thing that’s been really positive to see is in the last couple years, there’s been a lot of focus on increasing how fast the batteries can charge, because that’s also very helpful for us. If a battery can charge fast, it typically can discharge faster and you need to have a C Rate that is better adapted to the boat industry, because we use more continuous energy than you do in a car. (ED NOTE: C Rate is how fast a battery can charge and discharge) So that’s one thing that we see. And then, of course, the whole price thing, it hasn’t really come into the maritime industry yet, but I think in the next couple years, we definitely will see some prices coming down. PB: We always hear news big things about solid state batteries and different chemicals and big breakthroughs. Do you think that there’s going to be a big breakthrough in batteries, or are they just going to keep getting better and better all the time? LS: 
It’s mostly going to be incremental. But there are some companies doing very interesting stuff, and there are some things in the market, so I wouldn’t be surprised if we see some really nice new batteries coming into the industry. Now, it’s not necessarily a revolution, but a good step. I think that’s something we can expect. SCENE: When Leif said ‘that’s something we can expect’ he actually knew something at the time that ‘we’ didn’t know. But we’ll get to that later in the podcast, when we speak with him after Metstrade. Back at Cannes and in the quiet, no wake zone, I asked Leif about the data aggregation and analysis element of electric boats. LS: 
Yea, it’s kind of the heart of what we do. We get really exact data. We have around 500 data points on a boat, things that we can monitor on board. I think a boat loads up around five gigabytes per month. A big chunk of that is from the battery. We can monitor anything – alarms, temperatures, amps in, amps out, SOC (State of Charge), health of the battery, all these type of things. And then, of course, it’s the rest of the system that we have built, and the temperatures and pressures and amps. All the data makes it so much easier if something comes up, we can go through it all and see what’s going on, if something’s off, or a customer calls about something, see if it’s charging, or a fuse that’s blown, or whatever. Each boat loads up 5Gb of data every month PB: That must be very powerful when you aggregate that data from all of your boats LS: 
Extremely. We analyze the data on how people use their boats, how they use the systems, what’s the output, and also how we can use it in the user interface. We’re now using that data in our app, so that the customer has a good overview of the boat and all those things. In many ways, I would claim we have the best app in the maritime industry, and there are still a lot of opportunities to use that data going ahead as well. PB: Did you know at the beginning that the data aspect was going to be that useful? LS: 
Our hypothesis was very early that this was going to be important to us, but I don’t think we saw all the use cases. We didn’t understand the magnitude of it and how useful it would be, really. It just keeps on building and keeps adding value over time. And there’s tons of sets of different ways that you can analyze the data, some of which we haven’t even done yet, but it’s there. It’s very useful when you’re sitting and working on the next generation of products. We see from the car industry that there are still things that we can optimize and do in that regard, and we also have some stuff on our plate that we think is going to be pretty unique…that we don’t even see in the car industry. PB: Leif, thanks for this great perspective on the industry, where it’s been and where it’s at. I guess the question now is, ‘What’s the next five years? Where are things headed? Where’s it going?’ LS: 
Five years is a long time. Thinking back to five years ago, we’ve doubled the range on our boats, we have better efficiency, better batteries. The thing is, now that there is us and others also, we’re really coming into what I would call a high maturity state on the systems – they just work. And so more and more people are getting bored, the different boats, trying different boats, different systems. “It’s more a price play now than a range play” As an industry, though, on the electric boat side, the volumes are still small, so nobody has managed to really press down the cost yet. But I would say it’s likely that we will see prices down in the next five years, which also should open up more for the recreational side of things. I still think it’s going to be 10 years before your regular Joe is gonna go electric. But there’s are early adapters, there are people with lakefront properties that are definitely going to move. We see from the Taiga jetski side now – they’re close to a price parity, or you can even say they’re AT price parity – and that just makes the whole difference. So I think it’s, it’s more a price play now than a range play. And of course, the range will improve, if not daily, at least weekly. There are new customers coming in. I’m not exaggerating when I say there are hundreds of boat builders we’ve been speaking with over the years. Not all have decided to move yet, there are different reasons, – cost or their customers, or they weren’t ready, or multiple reasons – but there is huge interest in what we do and what we can do. So a lot of boat builders are ready to go as soon as they have a customer, or as soon as they’re they’re lined up. SCENE: A few weeks after the chat at Cannes where we talked at some length about batteries, Evoy introduced their new battery at the Metstrade show. I later had a chance to talk to Leif about that. LS: 
You’re right, Jeff, we had a nice chat there in Cannes, but I couldn’t say too much at that point, about what we had been working on, for quite a while. We decided to launch the new battery at Mets along with the next generation inboard Breeze 120+ HP, which is adapted to the new battery pack, from Taiga. As you know, Taiga does jet skis and snowmobiles, and they’ve done really well around their technology, their battery packs, which they build themselves in Canada. If you rewind a year, you’ll see that all the sister companies – Evoy, Vita, Aqua superpower and Taiga – we’ve all started working much closer together, and the first thing we agreed on is that we needed to present the maritime industry with a better battery than what we could find in the market today. Based on the battery modules that Taiga already has and produces in their facility, we decided to make a battery pack after a lot of thought about how to integrate it, the best way to make it manufacturable, producible, what would fit well in the boat. So it’s in the same footprint as the batteries that we were already using. The specs on the new battery are that we can do a continuous C Rate of 2 on discharge and charge, meaning we can do 10% to 80% charging in 20 minutes. The new Evoy battery and Storm Green 2 motor, set up as an inboard/outboard That’s one benefit of it. Another benefit of the battery is it can be charged quite fast on land. We know that a lot of customers, especially in the US, do actually put their boats on trailers in between using them, so being able to charge it faster on land is important. The battery is a great update to the new inboard Breeze. We brought the whole system weight down about 150 kilograms. On pricing of the battery itself, we’re down by about 60% and on the system overall about 35% less, so we’re definitely now at a point where it gets a lot more interesting for a lot of users, and that’s something we’re really looking forward to pushing out into the market in 2026 PB: When we were talking in Cannes, you were saying that you think the changes in batteries will be incremental. I mean, this is still incremental, it’s not solid state, but it’s a big step. LS: 
Yea, a big step in the right direction. And as of now, the battery will be something that Evoy uses for our own power trains, but we’re also looking into being able to supply this to others in the industry in 2027 and already have some interesting dialogue going on there. So we’ll see what that can bring. Evoy website  Taiga website  Vita website  Aqua superPower website The post Plugboats Podcast: Interview with Leif Stavøstrand of Evoy on the Past, Present & Future of Electric Boats appeared first on Plugboats.

Coming off an exciting second year where only nine points separated the top two teams after the season’s seven races, the 2026 E1 Electric Speedboat Championship Series kicked off in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with last year’s 4th place finisher overall leaping to an early top spot. Listen to this article as a podcast Launched in Jeddah in January 2024, the E1 Series features ten teams racing the one design ‘RaceBird’ all-electric hydrofoiling speedboats at events held in top international ports and waterways. Each team is owned by a noted figure in the worlds of sport, entertainment and business and is led by a female and male pilot who compete in mixed genre races throughout the season. There are no ‘men’s races’ and ‘women’s races’, they are all on equal footing.  See Plugboats coverage of all races in the E1 Series 2025 Championship: The goal of the series, aside from deciding ‘The Champions of the Water’, is to publicize and promote cutting-edge clean technologies while helping to protect and restore our planet’s coastal waters and ecosystems.  Two new teams, two new host cities for 2026 There have been some changes to the schedule since last year. The 2025 races were held in Jeddah, Doha (Qatar), Dubrovnik (Croatia), Lago Maggiore (Italy), Monaco, Lagos (Nigeria) and Miami (USA). Doha will not be in this year’s schedule, but the season has nevertheless been expanded to 9 races with new stops in the Bahamas in October and a to-be-determined site in September. The Lago Maggiori race has been switched over to nearby Lake Como, where the Italian leg of the E1 was held the first year. As for the teams, there are now nine. Carrying over from last year are (in order of finish): Team Brady, owned by former NFL quarterback Tom Brady; Team Rafa, owned by tennis legend Rafael Nadal; Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is owner of Team Blue Rising; DJ / Producer Steve Team AlUlA is championed by the NBA’s Lebron James; Team Drogba is owned by Ivory Coast footballer Didier Drogba; and Team Miami by multi-Grammy winner Marc Anthony. Entrepreneur Marcel Claure’s Team Brazil finished 6th last year, but decided to opt out of the third season, with the new Sierra Racing Team taking its place. Sierra is majority-owned by Sierra Enterprises, a Turkish-American concern that brings aerospace innovation and space technology expertise to the Series. The team livery draws inspiration from Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser reusable spaceplane that is designed to transport cargo to low-Earth orbit and back, using runway landings on return. Rounding out the number of teams to ten is Team Monaco, where the the first two seasons of the E1 Series have been an exciting addition to the principality’s famed schedule of on-water and on-street races. Some new pilots, some switching teams Along with the team changes came some pilot juggling. Team Brazil’s female pilot Ieva Millere-Hagin went to Team Drogba and male pilot Timmy Hansen went to Team Miami. Erik Stark went from Team Miami to Sierra, with Catie Munnings coming over from Team AlUla. Continuing the musical cockpits, Team Drogba gave up the youngest pilot in the loop – nineteen year old Oban Duncan – to Team Monaco. She is joined there by ten time World Kite Surfing Champion Maxime Nocher who will see if he can continue his success with electric speedboating. Other new pilots are former car racer Nerea Martí on Team AlUla and Uruguayan Patricia Pita Gago, who came from the rally driving circuit, on Team Miami. To add a bit of symmetry, E1 pilot Sara Misir moved from Team Blue Rising to Team Aoki with Mashael AlObaidan returning the favour.  We will get to the Jeddah race, I promise, but first a word about the format and rules. Electric Speedboat Series Rules and Strategies (Click to + expand or – close the rules) E1 SERIES: RULES Championship: Ten teams race over 9 weekends, with points awarded for finishing place, along with some bonus points for specific achievements. The Champions of the Water are the team that accumulates most points by the end of the season. Events: Each event is held over two days, usually a Friday and Saturday. Qualifying time trials and races are held on Day One. Day Two has Group Races which decide two of the finalists, the Race Off to determine the other four finalists, the Place Race, and two Finals races – so both the female and male co-pilots of each team help determine the outcome. The Finals and Place Race dictate the Championship Points awarded for each weekend. Points Awarded: Points are awarded for each placing every weekend with the Champion having the most points at the end of the season. 1st: 38  |  2nd: 30 |  3rd: 23 |  4th: 19 |  5th: 15 |  6th: 13 |  7th: 9 |  8th:  8 |  9th: 5 |  10th: 3. Points are also awarded for the three fastest Qualifiers: Fastest: 3  |  2nd: 2 |  3rd: 1. One bonus point is awarded for the fastest lap of the weekend. Photo ©Shiv Gohil Qualifying: There are four Qualifying Stages with teams knocked out to establish the pole positions for Saturday’s races.  Qualifying Stage 1: Time Trials in which all 10 teams participate, the results ranked by average of both pilots’ best laps. Bottom 2 teams eliminated. Qualifying Stage 2: Remaining 8 teams in two sessions (groups of 4). Individual timed runs in reverse order, 2 non-consecutive attempts per team. Bottom 2 teams eliminated. Qualifying Stage 3: Remaining 6 teams in two sessions (groups of 3). Same format as Q1. Bottom 2 eliminated. Qualifying Stage 4: Pole Shootout to determines initial Pole Positions on Race Day. Final 4 teams, single 20-minute session. Each completes 2 timed laps in inverted order. Points are awarded toward the Championship total: 3-2-1. Saturday Racing Group Stages: teams divided based on Qualifying results: Group A: 1st, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th Group B: 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 10th The top team from each group advances directly to the Finals. The bottom team from each goes to the Place Race. The teams finishing 2-3-4 in each go to the Race Off. Race Off: Six team single race (only one pilot from each team) with the top four finishers going to the Finals and the bottom two going to the Place Race. Place Race: Two races, one with each team’s pilot, best averaged time. Determines places 7-10 and Championship points. Finals: Two races, one with each team’s pilot, best averaged time. Determines places 1-6 and Championship points. SOME GENERAL RULES: Pilots In every stage except the Group Races and the Race Off both the female and male pilot participate in separate races to determine the winning team of each stage, alternating races throughout the weekend. In the Finals, the finishing order for the first race determines pole position for the second. Laps There is not just one lap length, but three: Short, ‘Normal’ and Long. The distances are tailored to the waters and layout of each location, but are somewhere between 900 m ( ≈ .5 Nm /  .6 mi) and 1700 m ( to ≈ .91 Nm / 1.0 mi). The Qualifying Stages are timed on one Normal lap. The Saturday Races are six laps – one of which must be a Long Lap and one of which must be a Short Lap. Penalties are usually an extra long lap within the six laps, which could add anywhere from 20 to 35 seconds to the overall race time.  Boosts Then there are the boosts. Pilots are allowed to draw extra energy out of the battery – for bursts of speed up to 20 seconds. The catch is that the time it takes to prepare for another boost is twice as long as the boost itself. So, if a pilot takes a boost for 10 seconds they will have to wait for 20 seconds before they can take another. Between the lap lengths and the boosts, there is a LOT of strategy involved, and the pilots are in constant contact with ‘Mission Control’ back at the dock. General Strategy Aside from the boosting and lap strategies, the overriding goal is to find clean water. The RaceBirds travel fastest when they are flying above the water on their foils. The boats need to be balanced both across the beam and along the length for optimum performance and waves – either natural or from the other boats – makes it tougher to stay on foil. That not only slows the pilot down but also requires extra power to get back up out of the water and onto the foils. END OF RULES (»» go back to top to close) The race in Jeddah The Corniche Obdhur of Jeddah is a bustling waterfront promenade that stretches along the Red Sea coast, a must-visit for all visitors and popular with locals also as a centre for history, culture, entertainment and spectacular views. It hosts both the Formula E electric auto racing circuit on the land side and E1 electric speedboat series on the adjacent waters. Those waters are some of the flattest and calmest on the E1 circuit and allow the RaceBird pilots to record some of their fastest times. Friday Qualifying In Friday’s Qualifying sessions, Team Brady – which has been Champion for both of the first two seasons of the Series – posted the fastest time in all four Stages. Pilots Sam Coleman and Emma Kimiläinen recorded 1:05.48 in the Stage 1 Time Trials, 1:04.58 in Stage 2, 1:05.34 in Stage 3…then secured the Saturday Pole in the Stage 4 Shootout. That was just 1.7 seconds ahead of Aoki Racing Team’s Sara Misir and Dani Clos, 2.9 seconds ahead of Rafa’s Cris Lazarraga and Tom Chiappe and 3.2 seconds faster than fourth place qualifier Westbrook Racing’s Sara Price and Lucas Ordóñez. That set up Saturday’s Group Stages: Group A: Brady, Westbrook, Sierra, Monaco, Miami. Group B: Aoki, Rafa, Drogba, AlUla, Blue Rising. Saturday Group Stage The winds were light and the Red Sea waters calm on Saturday as Brady continued their winning ways, taking the top spot in Group A and moving to the Finals. New pilot Nerea Martí and partner Rusty Wyatt won Group B with one of the most impressive moments of the day, Wyatt grabbing the lead after a start at the outside position to book a place for Team AlUlA in the Finals. Last place finishers Miami (A) and Blue Rising (B) were relegated to the Place Race.  Race Off The Race Off would decide the fate of the other six teams – Rafa, Miami, Aoki, Westbrook, Sierra, Drogba. The top four would be off to the Finals, bottom two to the Place Race. Watch the Race Off on the E1 YouTube Channel An exciting start had four teams nose to nose and foil to foil for the first couple of turns with contact being made on more than one occasion before the teams settled into their positions. The Sierra team, with Erik Stark piloting, led for the entire race but there was some jockeying behind. With the differing strategies on when to take the long and short laps, it is sometimes difficult to tell during the heat of a race which team is in what exact position, but on this occasion Team Rafa reaped the benefits of saving their short lap to the end and moved from 5th spot to 2nd. Final results: Sierra, Rafa, Westbrook and Aoki go to the Finals, Drogba and Miami to the Place Race.  Finals The Finals in the E1 Series is made up of two races, allowing both pilots of a team to make their mark. The first race determines the pole positions for the second race. Finals 1 The sexes of each race were evenly split. In Finals 1 the males were Sam Coleman for Team Brady, Dani Clos for Aoki and Tom Chiappe for Rafa. Nerea Martí took the helm for AlUlA, Sara Price piloted the Westwood RaceBird and Rianna O’Meara Hunt was in the cockpit for the newcomer Sierra team, filling in as reserve for the weekend after Catie Munnings injured her leg playing paddle tennis two weeks before Jeddah. The race began with a slight bang even before the main event, as Sierra and Westbrook made contact during the run up to the starting, narrowly missing the Rafa RaceBird, which was able to capture an early lead through the first corner. Unfortunately Rafa were penalized for a pre-race infraction, and the extra long lap penalty dictated the strategy of which lap length to take at what time not only for Rafa but for all the teams. On the second last lap Aoki was in the lead with three teams converging on the course behind them: Brady coming out of the normal lap loop, AlUlA on their short lap and Rafa finishing their first long lap. They merged on the main course behind Aoki Brady-AlUlA-Rafa, but the tennis legend’s team still had another long lap to complete. Aoki also had their long lap to go, and the question became whether they had enough of a lead to assure victory coming out of it. In the end, Rafa’s Tom Chiappe clocked some of the fastest speeds in the race, but could not overcome the setback of the penalty lap and the pole positions going into Finals 2 would be Aoki (Sara Misir),  Brady (Emma Kimiläinen), AlUlA (Rusty Wyatt), Sierra (Erik Stark), Rafa (Cris Lazaragga), and Westbrook (Lucas Ordóñez). Watch the Jeddah Finals on the E1 Series YouTube Channel Finals 2 In the second Finals, Will Smith’s Team Westbrook looked to have jumped out to a lead at the starting line, but it was still a long way to get from the outer lane to the inner section, where Aoki held onto their Pole Position. Aoki pilot Sara Mizir had to battle off some contact from Rafa’s Cris Lazaragga at turn one, but managed to hold on. Lazzaraga wasn’t done, though, as she and Emma Kimiläinen of Brady nudged each other later in the lap. Throughout the rest of the race, different strategies on the long and short laps kept the lead from being obvious, but it was easy to spot that Aoki always had clear water in front of them and came in first, followed by Brady, AlUlA, Westbrook, Sierra and Rafa. With all of the changes over the past season, one thing remained the same. Team Aoki had won the Jeddah Season Opener in 2025 and they repeated for 2026. “I’ll tell you one thing, I haven’t experienced that much contact in awhile” said Sara Mizir in the cockpit just after the finish. “Exhilarating, exciting – I call it ‘spicy’ – difficult to keep the speed up…but boy, first win to start the season. It feels good!” The next race in the E1 season takes place April 26 and 27 on Lake Como, Italy. E1 Series website   E1 YouTube Channel 2026 E1 Championship Standings After Race 1: Jeddah PLC TEAM OWNER FEMALE MALE PTS 1 Aoki Racing Team Steve Aoki Sara Misir Dani Clos 40 2 Team Brady Tom Brady Emma Kimiläinen Sam Coleman 33 3 Team AlUla Championed by LeBron James Nerea Martí  Rusty Wyatt 24 4 Westbrook Racing Will Smith Sara Price Lucas Ordóñez 19 5 Sierra Racing Club Sierra Enterprises Catie Munnings Erik Stark 15 6 Team Rafa Rafael Nadal Cris Lazarraga Tom Chiappe 13 7 Team Miami powered by Magnus Marc Anthony Patricia Pita Gago Timmy Hansen 9 8 Team Blue Rising Virat Kohli Mashael AlObaidan John Peeters 8 9 Team Monaco   Oban Duncan Maxime Nocher 5 10 Team Drogba Global Africa Didier Drogba Ieva Millere-Hagin Micah Wilkinson 3   The post New teams, new locations as 2026 E1 electric speedboat series kicks off in Jeddah appeared first on Plugboats.

Fresh off the launch of the ePropulsion 2.0 electric outboard last November, the company has announced an addition to their E-Series of batteries. The new E-100 can to be used to add range to lower kiloWatt ePropulsion outboards and pod motors and also to power some of the company’s higher kilowatt motors. Listen to this article as a podcast The E100 joins the E60 and E163 as the middle entry in the E-Series battery line-up. Like all the E-Series batteries it is built on ePropulsion’s 48V architecture and is designed for scalability with the company’s line of smaller electric motors from 1 kiloWatts to 6 kW: the Spirit 1.0, new Spirit 2.0, Navy 3.0 and Navy 6.0 outboards; and the Navy 3.0 and Navy 6.0 pod drives. Same Voltage, different Amp hours / kiloWatt hours The batteries all uses Lithium Iron Phosphate chemistry, also call LiFePo4 or LFP. The advantage is that it is more stable and affordable than chemistries like the more common NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt), but it does not store as much energy per unit of weight. The distinguishing feature between the three batteries is how much current each can provide over a specified amount of time – measured in Amp hours (Ah) – and the energy storage capacity – measured in kiloWatt hours (kWh). Read about the new ePropulsion 2.0 outboard The E60 provides 60 Ah and just over 3 kWh of energy storage capacity, the E100 provides 100 Ah and just over 5 kWh and the E163, provides 163 Ah and just under 8.5 kWh of energy storage. It is voltage that determines the size of motor a battery can run – the power. It is Amp hours and kiloWatt hours that determine how long the motor can run – the range. E100 battery can be connected in parallel or series For the Spirit 1.0 and new 2.0 electric outboards, using an E100 instead of an E60 battery increases range by 66%. The E100 is also a practical energy source for the Navy outboards and pods. Before the arrival of the E100 the Navy models required an E163 to get a reasonable range and water time for those 3 and 6 kiloWatt motors. Or, you could connect two R60 batteries in parallel, which maintains the voltage at 48 while doubling the energy storage from 3 to 6 kiloWatthours. But two R60s also doubles the weight of the battery system from 33 kg (73 lb) to 66 kg (146 lb). Using a single E-100 provides a nice solution for the Navy 3 and 6. The range is 80% of the two smaller batteries, but requires only 70% of the weight. What is new and sets the E100 apart from the other batteries in the line not the kiloWatt hour capacity, though, is the voltage potential. Like the other E-Series batteries, the E100 can be connected to itself in parallel, but what sets it apart from the others in the line is that it can also be connected in series.       Flexible positioning, integration In the main illustration at the top of this article above you can see this feature in practice on a small RIB – Rigid Inflatable Boat – powered with two E100s and an X 12 outbord. The batteries are connected and one is situated in the forward section of the boat, the other in the aft. The low-profile design enables installation under seating or within confined compartments and makes it simple to split the location of the batteries and distribute weight in a small boat. The all-metal construction is weather-resistant, impact-resistant, and drop-proof. A dedicated mounting bracket and removable decorative trim expand storage and integration options. Thr 96 volt configuration also unlocks rapid charging capabilities. The E100 has a raft of other features that make the switch to electric propulsion more convenient and practical. Integration with third-party gateways allows communication with a wide range of popular onboard systems to support smart energy management and system monitoring including real-time State of Charge (SoC). A fully integrated Battery Management System ensures maximum safety and the E100 has a life expectancy of up to 3,000 cycles while maintaining 80% State of Health (SoH). “We’re very proud to launch the E100 as the newest addition to ePropulsion’s E-Series batteries,” said Danny Tao, co-founder and CEO of ePropulsion. “This new battery is ready to consistently deliver reliability and high-performance to ePropulsion electric motors. We’re certain that users will appreciate its compact design for concealed installation, as well as its expandability to bring boaters sustainable power, no matter their vessel’s requirements.” The chart below shows some of the properties of the E-Series battery line and the ways in which they can be used. For full specs, including things like Max Continuous Discharging Current, there is a chart on the ePropulsion website ePropulsion website ePropulsion E-Series Batteries   E60 E163 E100 Voltage (Rated) 48 V (51.2 V) 48 V (51.2 V) 48 V (51.2 V) Amp Hours 60 Ah 163 Ah 100 Ah Storage Capacity 3072 Wh 8345 Wh 5120 Wh Weight 33 kg (73 lb) 76 kg (168 lb) 48.5 kg  (107 lb) Dimensions 512 x 290 x 300 mm (20.2 x 11.4 x 11.8 in) 470 x 295 x 495 mm (18.5 x 11.6 x 19.5 in) 630 x 320 x 240 mm (24.8 x 12.6 x 9.5 in) Motors: Outboards Spirit 1.0, 2.0 Spirit 1.0, 2.0, Navy 3.0, 6.0 Spirit 1.0, 2.0, Navy 3.0, 6.0. Two E100s connected in series can power an X12 Motors: Pods Spirit 1.0, 2.0 Spirit 1.0, 2.0, Navy 3.0, 6.0 PodDrive 12 Motors: Inboards     I10 Parallel Connection (Increase kWh for range)* Up to 16 (of the same model and year)* Up to 16 (of the same model and year)* Up to 16 (of the same model and year)* Series Connection (Increase Voltage for power) N/A N/A 2 (Cannot connect in parallel when used in series) See full chart on ePropulsion website. *** For parallel connection the E60, E163, and E100 can only be connected to the same model of the same age because they have different Battery Management Systems and different cell configurations. The post ePropulsion adds versatile E100 battery to expand power or range appeared first on Plugboats.

Seeing electric pontoon-style boats as a big growth opportunity, Vision Marine Technologies has launched a new electric tritoon – the SPECTR – with the E-Motion 180E electric outboard, P Pontoon battery system and passive hydrofoiling. It delivers both plenty of speed to get out to open waters or favourite spots along with plenty of range to do what pontoon owners love to do – enjoy hours and hours  of quality time on the water. Listen to this article as a podcast The whole configuration and usage of a pontoon/tritoon lends itself to taking best advantage of electric propulsion. Overall water resistance (and therefore the energy needed to travel through it) is lower than with a single hull, the weight of the batteries can be distributed across the large platform area between the pontoons, users are not usually looking to go long distances at high speed, and the silence and lack of fumes makes a perfect atmosphere for enjoying water time with friends and family. Not just an ordinary tritoon hull, the SPECTR takes things a step further with an advanced passive foiling technology developed in collaboration with Hydrofin. The foil – with an airplane wing type silhouette – runs crossways between the pontoons and lifts the pontoons at planing speed. That further reduces energy requirements while also stabilizing the boat and improving ride dynamics and overall performance. On top of this is a fiberglass monocoque body with a thoughtfully designed interior layout that delivers a clean, modern aesthetic and a premium onboard environment. The boat is powered by Vision’s E-Motion 180E electric outboard and P PowerPack battery system. The E-Motion 180E was launched in 2020 as one of the first high power / high voltage electric outboards. Engineered from the ground up for marine use, it delivers continuous power of 130 kW (180 hp) at the propeller. Electric tritoon’s specially developed battery system It was twin 180Es that powered the S2 Racing catamaran to an electric boat speed record at the famed Lake of The Ozarks Shootout in 2023 and the motor system has been incorporated into over 20 boat models, including the Aquasport AS DC Dual Console, Sterk 31, new SPECTR and two other pontoons, the V24 and V30. READ: Behind the scenes at the setting of the electric boat speed record The P Powerpack battery system that provides the electricity for the 180E has been developed specifically for pontoon manufacturers to deliver a a streamlined, plug-and-play system. It has been developed over three years and tested for over a thousand hours of sea trials in Florida’s salt water. It addresses one of the obstacles to wider use of electric propulsion: lack of boat builder experience with installation processes and protocols. The P Powerpack makes it straightforward, simple and swift, using minimal connection requirements in a turnkey solution that reduces the risks of complex setups. It also helps instill confidence by offering builders a safe, reliable and proven way to ‘go electric’. Developed in concert with Octillion, Vision’s strategic partner in battery manufacturing and integration, the P Powerpack has been designed to be the same size or smaller than a typical fuel tank, making it easier to electrify an existing boat. It can be easily lowered onto the pontoon floor, then securely anchored and attached to the pontoon’s electrical harness with just three wires. It comes in three configurations: Single Battery (43 kiloWatt hours), Dual (86 kWh) and Triple (129 kWh). The interior of the SPECTR has all of the room pontoon boats are famous for, but with a flexible layout with that provides comfortable seating for up to 10 passengers, along with fold down settee benches and amenities like built in coolers. The cockpit / helm area sports dual 10” touch screens with instant views of motor and battery performance along with master controls for the bluetooth-enabled sound system. Available through Nautical Ventures network In 2025 Vision Marine purchased award-winning boat dealership group Nautical Ventures and has expanded the retailer’s offerings beyond fossil fuel boats with a division focussing on electric boats, PWCs and water toys. From a market perspective, the pontoon and tritoon segment represents a sizable and expanding category within recreational boating, and electric versions are expected to increase their share of the estimated 70,000 units sold each year in North America. “SPECTR reflects how we bring electric propulsion to market,” said Alexandre Mongeon, Chief Executive Officer of Vision Marine. “By introducing a platform designed around real-world boating conditions and supporting it through our retail and service network, we are advancing our strategy of deploying electric technology in established, high-volume boating segments.” Vision Marine Technologies   Nautical Ventures The post Vision Marine launches new SPECTR electric tritoon with passive hydrofoil appeared first on Plugboats.

The 8th edition of the India Boat & Marine Show (IBMS) provides a great demonstration of the rise of electric propulsion in one of the world’s largest countries, where solar energy grew by almost 30 GigaWatts in 2025 to reach a total capacity of 135 gW throughout the nation. Along with the growth in solar farms there has been a growth in solar electric ferries for municipal and commercial transport. Now the enthusiasm for zero-emission propulsion is spilling into the leisure market. Listen to this article as a podcast The IBMS being held at the Bolgatty Palace Event Centre and Kochi International Marina January 29 – 31, has emerged as the country’s premier boating and water transport marketplace in an industry undergoing rapid change and innovations. India is a huge country of over 3.25 million square kilometers (1.3 M sq mi) where boat building innovations and inventions are taking place in many regions. The show is the one event where those innovations, challenges and ideas and the people who create them can come together to celebrate their achievements, network and exchange ideas for the future. Cochin has become a hub for ship repair and ship building with the Cochin shipyard at the centre of it, one of the few facilities in the world to have built an aircraft carrier. The nearby city of Kochi (the names Cochin and Kochi are interchangeable) has a water-based public transport system, the Kochi Water Metro, that has commissioned over 75 e-boats covering 15 routes. One of the boats from the system won the Gustave Trouvé Electric Boat Awards in 2022 for ‘Electric Commercial Passenger Vessel’ and Navalt, the country’s premier producer of electric and solar-electric boats, has been a finalist in numerous categories over the five years of the awards, winning the inaugural ‘Gussies’ in 2020. Both companies will be at the IBMS as part of a total of 65 exhibitors from all sectors of India’s inland water transportation industry including commercial, leisure/rescue boating and water sports. About 1/5 of those companies are involved in electric propulsion. Among them are exhibitors who build electric boats for both commercial and leisure use – we have concentrated on the leisure – along with two electric outboard manufacturers, two dealers and a electric waterbike maker. Those are highlighted below, and this pop-open Directory lists all electric exhibitors along with links to their websites and other contact information. Directory of Electric Boat Exhibitors at India Boat & Marine Show 2026 Click to Open   +   or  –  Close a Directory of all electric exhibitors. Selected motor and accessories highlights of the show are below Click any tile for company information and links. ABS Marine Engineering absmarineengineering.com [email protected] 09744 384122work ABS Marine Engineering has a team of professionally trained marine engineers & technician to deliver professional solutions for all your vessel need. Aismar Boats aismarboats.com India Boat & Marine Show indiaboatshow.in [email protected] +91 8893304450work January 29 – 31, 2026 Bolgatty Palace Event Centre Cochin, India India Boat & Marine Show 2026 will showcase leading a wide range of national & international boat brands, marine engines and a wide range of water sports equipment from across the country. This event is currently the only Boating & Marine expo happening in India for the leisure, rescue, maritime and boating sectors and will attract buyers from across the region. It will be an ideal opportunity for Boat, Motor & Equipment Suppliers from all over the region to target buyers from this region. In addition to boats, marine engines, navigational systems, rescue boats, leisure sail boats, water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, scuba diving and fishing equipment among others will also be on display. Entry : Free entry on registration. Exhibition Timings: 11:00 AM – 7.00 PM on all Days Litmus Marine litmusmarine.in Matha Marines mathamarines.co.in NavAlt navaltboats.com +91-484-2543609work Navalt is an eco-marine tech company that specializes in the manufacturing of solar electric vessels. Winner of two Gustave Trouvé Awards, in 2020 and 2022, Navalt has always pushed the boundaries of what is possible with regard to building more efficient vessels. Our sheer focus on electrification and attention to design have always been the two solid pillars on which we continue to create amazing results. We have over 21 years of experience, and our boats have safely and successfully transported close to 2 million people to date. Today, we have established ourselves as a boat builder and a data science company. We offer a wide range of ferries and special purpose boats that provide the convenience of water transportation in a new era of zero emission and an environmentally-friendly approach to boat design. Oceanix, our marine data science division, harnesses the best of shipping industry expertise and combines it with data analytics to provide reliable, data-driven decision-making opportunities for over 1500 vessels owned by some of the largest shipping companies in the world. As we move ahead into the future as a marine technology company, harnessing the power of data science and continuing to push the boundaries of efficiency with regard to solar electric vessel manufacturing, we are sure that the future of the wide blue ocean will be absolutely electrified! Cochin, India Sailsafe Marine sailsafemarine.com Samudra Shipyard samudrashipyard.com Seamoto seamotoelectric.com Seonex Power Solution seonexpowersolution.com Tardid Technologies tardidtech.com Xynergy Boats xynergyboats.com End of Directory.  »» Return to top to close Aismar Boats: Electric Boat Aismar is a smaller Cochin boatyard that focusses on crafting innovative, high-quality boats ranging from kayaks and paddleboats to runarounds, watertaxis and houseboats. Their latest model is a 5.6 m (18 ft) all-electric cruising boat with surrey top that can carry up to 6 passengers for quiet river and lake excursions. In addition to zero emission propulsion it incorporates sustainable materials such as bamboo, hemp, and recycled composites which are proven for strength and durability while also having a significantly lower environmental footprint than fiberglass or carbon fiber. Aismar Boats Litmus Marine and ABS Marine: Torqeedo, TEMO and Molabo dealers As interest in electric propulsion grows in India, two companies have stepped up as the leading dealers in motors and systems: Litmus Marine Innovation in Mumbai and ABS Marine Engineering in Kochi. Litmus carries outboard motors from three leading manufacturers: the innovative TEMO wand and rudder style outboards for small daysailers and dinghies; the Molabo Aries R50 – the only electric outboard that can generate 50 kW of power using a safe-to-touch 48V battery architecture; and the full Torqeedo line from .5 kW kayak motors to 25kW Cruise outboard models as well as the inboard motors and hybrid systems for leisure and commercial vessels up to 12 tons. Litmus Marine  ABS Marine Matha Marine – Solar Boat Matha Marines has emerged as a buoyant force in the Indian manufacturing of fiberglass boats and steel vessels since 1990. The company has a cutting-edge manufacturing facility certified by the Indian register of Shipping. The company also works as a professional consultant for designing and surveying steel & wooden boats and ocean-going barges. Recently they introduced a line of four solar electic models: the 4 Seater, 8 Seater, 20 Seater and Solar Shikara Boat a traditional, colorful boat that is a cultural symbol of Kashmir, similar to Venetian gondolas. Shown here is their 8 seater with a roof holding 4 square metres (40 sq ft) of solar panels, supported by dramatic side pillars. Matha Marines Navalt: Solar Electric Boats and Systems Navalt is an eco-marine tech company that specializes in the manufacturing of solar electric vessels. Winner of two Gustave Trouvé Awards, in 2020 and 2022, Navalt has always pushed the boundaries of what is possible with regard to building more efficient vessels. Over 21 years of experience, their boats have safely and successfully transported close to 2.5 million people. In the commercial sector they now design and manufacture ferries, water taxis, tourist boats, fishing boats and defence / security vessels. Among their growing range of leisure boat models  is the Estrar, a Finalist in the 2025 Gussies. The next-generation monohull is built for efficient and affordable cruising, with a maximum speed of 7 knots. The 7.6m (25 ft) boat is powered by twin 5 kW MAKO electric pods with 20 kWh RAY LiFePo batteries and a 1 kW solar panel that allows almost infinite range at low speeds. Navalt Solar Electric Boats Samudra India’s largest fibreglass boat builder, Samudra designs, manufactures, supplies and services composite for boats up to 34 m (111 feet) and also manufactures water sport equipment, marker buoys and other marine related products.  It is the only ISO 9001:2015 certified company in its field of activity and is the major supplier of patrol boats to waterborne police stations in Kerala province. Their first entry into the leisure electric boat market is an expansive 6-seater catamaran with a solar panelled roof that supplies not only electricity but also protection from tropical sun. They also manufacture a 24 seat solar-electric boat for tourist and ferry service. Samudra SeaMoto SeaMoto has developed a range of four direct drive electric motors with power outputs of 1.5, 3.5, 6 and 8 hp (1, 2,4, 6 kW). The motors have been entirely deisgned and manufactured in India and are available as pods and outboards. One of the main reasons behind the creation of the motors is that many farmers , fishermen and ferry boat operators in India are located in remote villages away from fuel filling stations. These are also regions where incomes are below the national average andlower running costs are important. Another issue is that lakes and especially rivers are becoming significantly polluted from the exhaust gas and water from boats powered by fossil fuels. The company says they have “a clear-cut mission to convert maximum boats to electric in the coming days.” They do a lot of custom orders based on customer requirements and are now started spreading their footprints into international markets. SeaMoto Tardid Technologies – Black Marlin electric outboard Tardid Technolgy was funded in 2016 with a group of experts dedicating their efforts to to shape a vision of AI-driven innovation. The company has now delivered multiple world-first solutions including an autonomous Fatigue Life Assessment for hull structures of Attack Vessel. In August of 2025 they launched an AI-optimized electric outboard. Instead of applying fixed torque curves the EBM AI-Optimizer continuously learns and decides how much torque is needed at any given time, based on load, speed, environment, and usage intent. The electric outboard system, named ‘Black Marlin’, is now available in four power outputs – the EBM-20, EBM-40 HS, EBM-40 HT, and EBM-60. Tordid Electric Black Marlin Xynergy Boats: EC30 Electric Water Bike  The Xynergy Electric Water Bike is a fully electric watercraft that combines the thrill of biking with the tranquility of aquatic exploration. Designed for adventure enthusiasts and leisure seekers alike, the electric water bike draws inspiration from the sleek and stable characteristics of miniature catamarans. The result is a unique melding of bicycling – the most efficient method of land transport – with the hydrodynamically optimized cat pontoons to deliver an unparalleled experience on the water. The two-seater is crafted with precision and durability, featuring a sleek and lightweight aluminum build that ensures both performance and longevity. Xynergy’s other products include canoes, combustion-powered leisure boats, and the solar-charged TC60 Electric Trash Collector designed to help clean up inland waterways. Xynergy Boats The post India electric boats and boating on display at country’s Boat and Marine Show appeared first on Plugboats.

VETUS, one of the first companies to offer an electric inboard motor for leisure boats, has unveiled the new E-LINE 22 kW as the highest powered motor in an extended electric propulsion model range. That E-LINE range now includes a total of seven motors. Three air-cooled models: the E-LINE Air 7kW and E-LINE Air 5kW with 24 or 48V architecture; and four liquid cooled models: the E-LINE 6kW, 8kW, 11kW and new 22kW. They also offer the E-POD 10kW Electric Propulsion System and a variety of bow thrusters including the RIMDRIVE RD125 and RD160 (the 125 and 160 refer to kilograms of thrust). Listen to this article as a podcast VETUS is one of the world’s largest sources for boat systems, with over 4,000 items available in their catalogue. The company operates a huge online store as well as having a worldwide network of hundreds of associated dealers and points of sale. First VETUS electric boat motor launched in 1982 They are known for numerous innovations designed to make life better for boaters, including the world’s first electric bow thruster for pleasure craft, introduced in 1982, and the original EP2200 electric inboard that was launched more than a quarter of a century ago, in 2000. The 22kW power of the new E-LINE is about equivalent to a 30 hp combustion motor, bringing all the advantages of an electric drive including instant acceleration, and torque of 130 Newton metres (96 ft lb).  Read: Canalboat installs VETUS electric propulsion system All motors in the E-LINE range have been designed for easy installation on almost any existing engine mounts or foundations.The supplied Swap & Go mounting brackets, with motor mounts specifically developed for electric propulsion motors, can easily be adjusted in height and set to angle the shaft to 0° or 8°. This makes repowering and connecting to an existing propeller shaft a simple task. The patented VETUS E-Drive motor controllers (MCVs), specially developed for electric boating, feature an integrated step-up battery charger capable of charging a 48V lead-acid battery bank using a 24V power supply. Another unique feature is active braking, which gives users natural and full control over the boat. E-LINE developed as modular system VETUS range management technologies enable boaters to get the most out of the battery bank and for sailing boats, the company’s Sailing Assist firmware smoothes the transition between sailing and electric propulsion to optimize energy efficiency. All components are part of the E-LINE’s modular design architecture that enables boaters to upgrade their system at any time with different options in control levers, shunt, and displays. The system uses the V-CAN modular digital CAN-bus communication system. One of the benefits of a VETUS electric motor is the company’s range of compatible products, including shafts, propellers, seats, and more. Fully customized configurations tailored to the specific requirements of different boats are possible and are supported by the VETUS worldwide E-dealer network of experienced technicians for advice on both new builds or repowering an existing boat. VETUS pod motors and rimdrive Another solution for boaters looking to go electric is the E-POD 10kW Propulsion System that opens up space in a boat by getting rid of the engine box and through-boat propeller shaft of an inboard configuration. The E-POD combines the motor, suspension, cooling, gearbox, clutch, propeller shaft and propeller into one complete system. The RIMDRIVE RD125 and RD160 integrate the propeller blades of an electric motor with the rotor (the rotating part of the motor), eliminating a central axis and allowing water to flow through. The motor stator (stationary part) forms a tunnel along with a protective ring around the propeller blades. That enhances the most distinguishing feature of the rimdrive, its exceptional silence during operation. The E-Line 22kW is available now for vessels up to 15 m (50 ft) or 20 ton and all VETUS boat equipment products come with a 3-year warranty. For more information visit the VETUS website. VETUS website The post New 22kW model added to expand VETUS electric boat motor options appeared first on Plugboats.

Spanish solar electric boat manufacturer Lasai, who had the autonomous range of their 22GL model certified by Bureau Veritas this year, debuted their fourth model – the Lasai 32KS – at the Dusseldorf Boat Show (‘Boot’) January 17 – 25. “The reception has been amazing” said Lasai CEO Gari Telléría, “we even had one gentleman – who was looking all around the show for a fossil fuel boat – say ‘this is exactly what I have been looking for’. Who knows, I think we may have even convinced him to go electric!” Listen to this article as a podcast Bureau Veritas (BV) is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services that analyzed the autonomy and electricity consumption of the Lasai 22 GL with a battery capacity of 58 kWh on July 9, 2025 and confirmed a Successful test (Report 28-48-A35-1-000007) registering an autonomy of 109.0 nautical miles (NM) (202 km / 125 mi) at an average speed of 5.97 knots (11.06 kph / 6.87 mph). The test took place over a time of 18.5 hours (5:30 am to midnight). A couple of comments: First, Plugboats applauds Lasai’s initiative in having a recognized impartial authority conduct tests, because the electric boat industry sometimes gets knocked – rightly or wrongly – for claims about autonomy. Verified range of 109 nautical miles Secondly, that is a great result. The average speed of 5.97 kts is about the same as the cruising speed of a recreational sailboat (6 – 8 kts), and calculated over 18 hours. When you think about how a boat is used in real life, people don’t usually just go at one speed, they go fast sometimes, slow sometimes, and sometimes just sit on the water. The Veritas test shows that someone could take the Lasai out for a slow cruise almost literally as long and as far as they would reasonably like, but more important, they could use the electric boat the way they use a fossil fuel boat with their friends and families. Enjoy the journey They can leave the dock and go at a faster pace quit a good distance to find a nice bay, swimming or fishing or scenic dining spot, then anchor for however long they like and easily get back home at the same speed as their outward trip. “We’re not about speed,” said CEO Telléría in an interview with Spanish website EFE, “although you do want it sometimes. We believe it’s very reasonable to also go slow, enjoy the journey without noise, fumes, or odours and be more careful with the environment and the planet’s sustainability.” Lasai was founded in 2021 and its first three models – the 22GL, 20GL and 20CR – have proven to be extremely popular dayboats, used both on inland waterways and for coastal outings. The new 32KS, which is 10-12 feet (3.0- 3.7m) longer, expands the company’s line up with a boat designed for comfortable overnight stays on board and longer journeys while maintaining the efficiency and convenience of Lasai’s proven solar-electric technology. Fully equipped interior cabin The first thing the designers and engineers did – for both propulsion and accommodations reason – was go to a catamaran design. The twin pontoons create less drag and water resistance and move through the water more efficiently than a large monohull. The span between the pontoon allows for a wide spacious helm and deck area (the beam 3 m / 10 ft) as well as a fully equipped interior cabin with en-suite head. The overall look both in and out is clean and sleek. Elegant lines and a refined silhouette stand up to closer inspection with attention having been paid to the finishing details. A draft of just under a half metre (19 in) allows easy access to bays and shallow areas. While it’s autonomy has not been certified, the company says the 32KS has a range of 80 NM (150 km / 92 mi) at 10 knots (18.5 kph / 11.5 mph). Top speed is 18 kts (33 khp / 21 mph). The propulsion system is two 50 kW electric pods (≈ 2 X 70 hp) fed by 120 kWh batteries and 1.3 kWp of solar panels. Solar energy is an important part of all Lasai boats. One of the company’s founders is Spanish entrepreneur José Galíndez, who started and later sold the highly successful renewable energy company Solarpack (now Zelestra). Lasai solar-electric: sustainable power boating The first two prototypes built were passenger water taxis that operated in the Port of Mahón (Menorca) and ran during their first 15 days of service totally on solar power, without plugging in to any charging infrastructure. The three original models were designed to be ‘energy neutral’, meaning that, in sunny conditions, running at 4.5 knots, the boat consumes the same amount of electricity it produces. Lasai is headquartered at the Automotive Intelligence Center, near Bilbao, and has strong ties to the local EV industry. CEO Gari Tellería was hired from the coach and bus manufacturer Irizar with a decade of experience as head of their e-mobility division. Lasai means ‘tranquility’ in Basque, which is expressed in their overall philosophy of ‘silent cruising’ as a way to counter the strains of modern life and “leave your stress on land” “We combine the pleasure of power boating with respect for the environment” says Telléria. ”Social awareness of environmental conservation and decarbonization is growing and we offer users a zero-emissions solution for enjoying a peaceful and quiet voyage. Our goal is to become the European leader in electric-solar boats with a highly reliable product, performance tailored to customer needs, and attractive design.” Lasai website Lasai 32KS Specifications Length LOA 9.65 m / 32 ft Beam 2.99 m / 9 ft 9 in Draft 0.49 m / 19 in Motors 2 x 50 kW (2 x 70 hp) Battery Pack 120 kWh Passengers 12 Range 109 Nm @ 5.97 kt (202 km @ 11.06 kph / 125 mi @ 6.87 mph) Solar Panels 1.3 kWp The post New Lasai solar electric overnight boat debuts at Dusseldorf appeared first on Plugboats.