Electric Boats

The world’s largest battery electric ferry is being built in Australia: What will power it?

The world’s largest battery electric ferry is being built in Australia: What will power it?

The world’s biggest electric ferry is being built in Australia and will feature battery modules and an energy storage system that will yield 4 times the power of any on today’s electric or hybrid ships.
Sydney ferry fleet to go fully electric, with first on the harbour in 2026

Sydney ferry fleet to go fully electric, with first on the harbour in 2026

Sydney Harbour ferries are to go fully electric in the next decade, with the first likely to appear on the Parramatta River service in 2026.
Electric Candela hydrofoil boat sets world record by crossing Baltic Sea

Electric Candela hydrofoil boat sets world record by crossing Baltic Sea

“We actually had range anxiety, but not for the Candela.” Electric hydrofoil boat crosses the Baltic Sea, accompanied by a conventional chase boat that had to be refuelled.
Austal to build wind-powered cargo trimaran that will ditch diesel on trans Atlantic routes

Austal to build wind-powered cargo trimaran that will ditch diesel on trans Atlantic routes

Austal to build wind-powered cargo trimarans that will achieve a 99 per cent cut in emissions for transport to secondary ports.
First Australian-made electric hydrofoil boat unveiled to “revolutionise boating”

First Australian-made electric hydrofoil boat unveiled to “revolutionise boating”

Australian company says the first locally made electric hydrofoil boat will revolutionise the way people view boating.
Echandia to electrify two big ferries in Europe in largest order to date

Echandia to electrify two big ferries in Europe in largest order to date

Swedish marine electrification specialist Echandia to deliver battery systems and electric conversion of roll-on/roll-off passenger ferries for a Northern European ferry operator.
Australia’s Incat to design 72m hybrid electric ferry for Europe

Australia’s Incat to design 72m hybrid electric ferry for Europe

Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania to complete a design study for the construction of a 72 metre electric-hybrid ferry for use across Europe.
Aussie start-up unveils battery electric luxury motorboat, with on-board solar

Aussie start-up unveils battery electric luxury motorboat, with on-board solar

An Australian company has unveiled a new battery electric luxury motorboat, with on-board solar, and plans to install a charging network in the country’s marinas.