Silent Yachts

Marine

Volkswagen and Cupra pitch in on solar electric yacht

Austrian boatbuilder Silent Yachts has already gained a fair bit of attention with its solar electric catamarans. Its just-announced latest model should continue that trend, as it's the result of a partnership with automakers Volkswagen and Cupra.

Plans call for the use of Silent 60 and 80 yachts in the resorts

Holiday Destinations

Silent Yachts pushes ahead with solar-powered floating villa concept

Known for expanding the boundaries of e-powered ocean navigation, Silent Yachts has turned to vacation resorts. By using its solarized electric catamarans as floating condos, it'd create seaside resorts that are light, flexible and ready to deploy.

The new Silent 55 has a pair of 250-kW e-motors and 210 kWh of battery capacity

Marine

Silent 55: Is this the world's most cost-efficient mobile home?

For those seeking a luxurious, spacious self-sufficient home with forever changing scenery, Silent Yachts will debut a vastly improved, solar-powered, 55-ft ocean-going catamaran in September. The new $1.58 million Silent 55 will cruise all day at 12 knots with miniscule running costs.