Keep up to date with news about Swedish technology company and electric boatbuilder, X Shore.
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 […]
Since its launch in September 2023, the International Electric Marine Association (IEMA) has brought together over 40 members from around the world, including those in the US across, Europe, Asia and the South Pacific. Membership comprises industry leaders, including boatbuilders such as X Shore, Mobyfly, and Tyde, infrastructure specialists Aqua superPower and Kempower, marine certification […]
Swedish electric boatbuilder X Shore has appointed René Hansen as its chief executive officer. Hansen succeeds previous CEO Jenny Keisu, who resigned for personal reasons last month. “I am honoured to step into the role of CEO at X Shore,” says Hansen. “X Shore’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, design, and product excellence resonates deeply with […]
The Swedish technology company and electric boatbuilder X Shore has launched the X Shore Pro, its third model and the first dedicated to the professional sector. X Shore says the X Shore Pro has been designed for companies and organisations operating across an array of maritime professions, including commercial traffic, shuttle services, diving, coast guards. […]
Swedish electric boat manufacturer X Shore and Bosch Engineering are partnering to improve the performance and efficiency of the electric drive system of the X Shore 1 model. Launched in September 2022, the X Shore 1 is an electric day cruiser powered by a 125kW electric motor. Since launch, the X Shore 1 has been […]
Swedish technology company X Shore has partnered with Safe Harbor Marinas to increase access to sustainable boating across the United States. Safe Harbor members now have access to X Shore‘s Eelex 8000 vessels at its locations in San Diego, Charleston, Montauk, Newport, West Palm Beach and at pop-up locations throughout its network. In 2022, X Shore […]
Swedish high-performance electric boat maker, X Shore has raised around 300 million SEK (£23m) in the company’s latest round of fundraising. The company is projected to reach EBITDA profitability in 2024. SEB Investment Management was the lead investor in this round of funding. X Shore reports that other supporters include existing and new shareholders. “SEB […]
Swedish climate technology company and electric boat manufacturer, X Shore has announced that Johan Åström has joined as chief commercial officer, while Jon Roskill and Stefan Krause are to join the board. Roskill replaces Susanna Campbell as chair. The announcement closely follows the launch of the new X Shore 1, which was said to be […]
Markus Kreisel, managing director of Kreisel Electric, chats to Marine Industry News about the electric battery manufacturer’s next steps. Kreisel Electric was founded in 2014 by three brothers – Philipp, Johann and Markus Kreisel – from Freistadt, Austria. The company has electrified everything from Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Mercedes G-Class to the Carbon SAY 29, which currently holds […]
Global marine fast-charging network operator, Aqua superPower, and Swedish high-performance electric boat maker, X Shore, are forming a strategic alliance to drive infrastructure compatibility and technical standards for electrification across the marine world. X Shore and Aqua superPower will be collaborating across Europe and North America to demonstrate the ecosystem and interoperability required to support […]
Sweden-based electric boat manufacturer X Shore has partnered with electric battery innovator Kreisel Electric to supercharge the next generation of its Eelex 8000 electric vessels. The five-year deal, worth €50 million, will see X Shore’s flagship model and its 225kW motor being exclusively powered by two Kreisel battery packs (KBP 63) with a total battery […]