Electric Boats

Poseidon is probably still getting used to our growth from wooden boats to enormous cruise ships. Imagine his shock when he sees electric boats casually pulling up to recharge right in the middle of the sea, thanks to a new offshore charging system.

Candela's new P-12 Business is the quietest fast vessel to ever fly above the sea. It uses 80% less energy than conventional boats, produces zero direct emissions, and makes the water journey the part of the trip you didn't expect to enjoy.

Roxen Innovations, a Swedish company focused on sustainable water vehicles, has announced its Roxen electric personal watercraft (PWC). It’s designed to be quiet, lightweight, and environmentally friendly without compromising performance.

The "world’s first serial-production electric hydrofoil ferry" – the Candela P-12 – has completed a record-breaking voyage from Gothenburg in Sweden to Oslo in Norway, clocking up 160 nautical miles over the epic three-day journey.

The world’s largest battery-electric ship has quietly begun harbor trials on the River Derwent in Hobart. Built by Incat Tasmania, the Hull 096 represents a major step forward for large-scale electric shipping.

By lifting its hull above the water on a hydrofoil, Awake’s new NAVI electric foiler does away with spray and noise with a smooth, efficient glide. It’s not for everyone, but it shows how refined and practical electric foiling has become.

Helix builds some of the most power-dense electric motors in the world. Now it's working to springboard that compact, power-packed design into a marine pod drive ecosystem it believes will help change the face of everyday boating.

Electric powersports marque Taiga gets more ambitious with a larger, more versatile electric adventure PWC that seats up to three people. Despite the extra size, the new Orca WX3 still promises hours' of time on the water per 30-min charge.

Lamborghini has teamed with e-PWC specialist Cayago to develop what it calls the "most powerful Seabob ever," a grab-and-go personal jet sled that promises exhilaration on and under the water at speeds that compete with various species of shark.

Remigo brought its 1,000-W electric boat drive to North America earlier this year. Now it launches a new flagship motor drive that puts out 50 percent more power without giving up the RemigoOne's classic blade-slim packaging or sub-30-lb weight.

Switzerland's Otter Bike hit the water last year with a modern motor-assist version of the classic tandem pedal boat. Now the flagship Explorer model is on its way to Florida thanks to a partnership with Nautical Ventures.

As axial-flux electric motors gain ground in the auto market, they're making inroads with boats. The new EPT Falcon is among the most powerful e-outboards, and it's lighter than the competition. It also has a slick steering trick hiding in the water.