And thanks to the reduction in water friction when foiling, the C-8 uses 80 per cent less energy than conventional boats of the same size. Measuring 8.5m and costing €330,000, the C-8 has a top speed of 30 knots (34mph) and a range of 57 nautical miles (65 miles), confirming its right to the title of the longest-range electric boat on the market. Launched in 2022, the C-8 has since the start of this year been powered by a 69kWh powerpack made by Swedish electric-transport specialist Polestar.ĭespite a slow start, the tide is turning for electric boats Setting itself apart from the competition with foiling craft that “fly” above the water, innovative Swedish boat builder Candela is on a mission to prove electric boating can be both fast and fun. ![]() Measuring in at 6.5m, the X Shore 1 weighs less than two tonnes in either open- or closed-top configuration. Range is 50 nautical miles (57 miles), albeit at low speeds, and the boat can be charged up from 20 to 80 per cent in 90 minutes when hooked up to a 22kW charger, or just 50 minutes on a fast 45kW charger. With a modern, minimalist hull design, the X Shore 1 is powered by an electric set-up that produces 125kW, taking the craft to a top speed of 30 knots (34mph) and a 20-knot (23mph) cruising speed. ![]() Founded in 2016, the Scandinavian company hopes to attract a new generation of boat owners by offering fossil fuel-free motorboats at an affordable price. “We must make electric boating competitive with fossil-fuel boats to speed up the transition,” says Jenny Keisu, CEO of X Shore. X Shore 1 X Shore 1, from €99,000 © X ShoreĬompetitively priced from €99,000, X Shore’s 1 is one of the most affordable options in the world of electric boats. With electric-car players such as Polestar wading in to power Swedish electric boat maker Candela and all-new companies coming to the fore, there’s a host of options to consider when contemplating a new craft. The smooth and almost silent electric powertrains that are increasingly working their way into motorboats open up a new, cleaner dimension to life on the water. Like EVs faced in the early days, a lack of charging infrastructure coupled with the comparatively lower cruising speeds required to conserve energy have slowed the rate of adoption for electric boats – not to mention range anxiety, which takes on a whole new meaning when you’re out at sea with a low battery and 50 nautical miles (57 miles) from the nearest charge point.īut despite the slow start, the tide is turning. While electricity is on the march in the car industry, firmly stating its case to replace the combustion engine, plug-in power is yet to make a significant impact on the high seas. Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.
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