Read about all the key marine electric developments in boats and for boat builders. New boats, new powertrains, new outboards and charging corridors and more.
Marine electronics manufacturer, Raymarine, has joined forces with marine electric propulsion systems and services company ePropulsion. The collaboration enables boaters to display engine data from ePropulsion electric motors directly onto Raymarine’s Axiom displays without requiring additional gateways or interface boxes. ePropulsion is the first electric engine manufacturer to adopt the new NMEA 2000 standards for […]
Marine fast charge network operator Aqua superPower has launched its new AquaLink technology, designed to streamline the charging experience for electric boat users. Integrated into the Aqua app, AquaLink provides instant access to electric boat charging for registered users, marking a move towards a more convenient and user-friendly future for electric marine mobility. Visitors to […]
eD-TEC – the company behind eD-QDrive and the eD-32 c-Ultra performance RIB systems – is developing five private, luxury villas in Croatia that it says will not only be 95 per cent off-grid, but will also come complete with their own eD-32 electric RIBs for enjoying the stunning lakes, fjords and coastline of Croatia. “We […]
X Shore’s recently appointed CEO René Hansen on steering electric boating towards a greener future The past two years have shaped a transformative narrative for the Swedish all-electric boat manufacturer X Shore. Notable milestones include introducing the competitively priced X Shore 1 model, securing funding rounds, and, most recently, targeting the commercial sector with the X […]
Electric propulsion company ZeroJet is establishing a sales office in Southampton, UK, to meet increasing demand for its 18kW electric jet unit. ZeroJet launched its first product, the 18kW electric jet propulsion for small boats, in 2024. It is now in production. The firm says its proprietary motor design is 60 per cent smaller than […]
Superyacht Technology Network (SYT Network) has announced a major expansion of its annual Superyacht Technology Show for 2025, with the inclusion of a new hybrid and electric zone. The announcement came on the first day of the 2024 show, which is taking place in Barcelona from 20 to 21 March 2024. With up to 35 […]
UK-based naval architecture firm Chartwell Marine has appointed Christophe Rident as its senior naval architect. The firm, which plans to expand into the fast ferry market in 2024, says Rident will support activities in the design and eventual commercialisation of ferries. Rident joins from BMT, where he developed full-electric and hybrid fast ferry and commercial […]
Australia’s Genevo Marine is gearing up for the 2024 launch of its first model, the 8.2-metre luxury motor yacht E8. The company, founded by Damon Rahmate and Andrew Davey, who have a combined 30 years’ experience in the Solar photovoltaic (PV), Energy Storage, EV charger and marine industries, claims the E8 is Australia’s first home-grown […]
Southampton-based RAD Propulsion has been chosen to partner with custom naval architecture Stephens Waring Design, which is based in Maine, US, on an exclusive project to produce a new 26ft electric commuter boat launching in autumn 2024. Stephens Waring’s client requires an electric powered vessel that has ‘plenty of utility, performance, and dependability’. Ease of […]
RS Marine Group is collaborating with ePropulson’s X Series electric outboards to power the group’s Cheetah R630 EV-ready RIB. The new Cheetah R630 will be showcased at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, taking place at Farnborough International in the UK from 24 to 25 February 2024. ePropulsion has confirmed it will supply its X […]
Japanese outboard engine manufacturer Tohatsu Corporation is partnering with US marine engine manufacturer Ilmor Marine to create a line of electric products, starting with a 6kW outboard. This new electric outboard is said to offer integrated tilt and trim, a gauge-style touch screen for centralised system operations, and multiple variants in both shafts and props. […]