10 Electric Boats and Yachts that Already Exist to Conquer the Seas

We have already seen electric cars, motorcycles, trucks and even planes, but electricity powered boats and yachts have remained under our radar.

Today, its time to present to you already existing watercraft that produce zero emissions as well as noise not to disturb the marine life and ensure the most serene on water vacations. The times when you will have to plug in your boat or recharge it using solar panels are almost here,

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SAY29E Runabout Carbon: saycarbon.com/en/models/say-29/ and kreiselelectric.com/en/blog/the-fastest-electric-boat-worldwide/

SAY29E is developed by the German Say Carbon Yachts that specializes in building high-quality carbon-fiber motorboats. The watercraft’s electric drive system comes from the Austrian Kreizel Electric. In 2019, only 25 units of the model will be built, by the Swiss shipyard Portier AG.

Energy Observer: energy-observer.org/en and newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-sailing-into-the-future-with-energy-observer

Energy Observer is the first vessel ever that uses only renewable energy, such as wind and solar, and stores its surplus in hydrogen. Through seawater electrolysis, the boat generates “carbon-free hydrogen” directly on-board, and later converts it into electricity to power the yacht’s motors.

Bruce 22: electricboats.ca/en/bruce-22-electric-boat

The 41-mph Bruce 22 is among the world’s fastest production electric boats, that is powered by a 100kW e-motor and a 104.4kWh battery. She is priced from $215,000, but there is also 7-mph Bruce 22 T boat with a price tag of $53,000.

Quadrofoil Q2S: quadrofoil.com

QUADROFOIL Q2S is designed to forever change people’s perception of boating. Quadrofoil uses special C-foil technology to be lifted above the water surface, seemingly flying through the air without touching the water with the hull. It has the operation cost of just 1 Euro per hour and a starting price of €35,000 or $40,000.

Seabubbles: seabubbles.fr/en

Initially this hydrofoil was developed by the French designers, as an innovative water taxi for up to four passengers and a pilot, with the task to beat heavy traffic within shore cities. The Bubble is powered by a pure electric powertrain.

Alfastreet Marine Energy 23: alfastreet-marine.com/models/23-cabin-electric-prestige-line

Alfastreet Marine Energy 23 was first presented in 2013 as an easy to operate, comfortable weekend cruiser. Today, it is offered in Open and Cabin modifications, two trim levels, and a range of powertrain options, from traditional petroleum to 100% electric.

Q-Yachts Q30: q-yachts.com

Q-Yachts Q30 is an electric mini yacht powered by the Oceanvolt propulsion systems that produce almost zero noise and vibration. Her design is so detailed and minimalistic that even the control unit is represented only by a wooden steering wheel, a power control stick and an iPad.

Silent Yachts Silent 55: silent-yachts.com/silent55

2018 Silent Yachts Silent 55 can cruise for 100 miles a day, powered only by the energy of the sun. The yacht’s top deck is dominated by 30 solar panels with a peak output of 10kW, and it can deploy a large kite-like “Sky Sail” at 490 feet high to take advantage of the wind.

Soel Cat12: soelyachts.com

Working in cooperation with Naval DC, who have 10 years of experience in production of electric water propulsion systems, they built the Soel Cat12 catamaran which should be ideal for sustainable excursions on water.

Narke TheElectroJet: narke.com

2019 Narke TheElectroJet gets a 60-hp e-motor connected with a lithium ion battery pack, able to cover 90 miles on a charge, under moderate throttle. It looks like a great vehicle on paper, but since jet ski is a niche market, the speed and range it offers might not be enough.

Jaguar Vector Racing V20E: jaguarvectorracing.com/2018/06/15/jaguar-vector-racing-break-maritime-electric-world-record

Setting of a new water speed record for electric boats is a rather rare occasion, since the last one was had stood since 2008. Finally, though, it was broken in 2019 by the speedboat built by the unique partnership between Jaguar and Vector Racing.

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