BOAT CATEGORY
Commercial Electric Boats
Electric boats designed for commercial use, including passenger transport, tourism, and marine services.
8
Available boats
€65k
Starting from
8.1m
Avg length
Premium quality
What counts as a commercial electric boat?
Commercial electric boats are designed for revenue service: passenger ferries, harbour tour boats, water-taxis, hotel and resort shuttles, dinner-cruise vessels, and inspection or maintenance craft. The category prioritises certifiable safety margins, predictable daily energy budgets, and rapid turnaround between trips, all properties that fit electric drivetrains well.
European inland waterways and an expanding list of coastal cities now enforce noise and emission limits in protected zones. For operators in those zones, an electric vessel is no longer a sustainability statement but the only compliant option. Outside regulated zones, the business case is driven by predictable fuel costs (electricity is more price-stable than diesel), lower scheduled maintenance, and passenger-experience advantages: a quiet boat increases tour-narration intelligibility and the on-board hospitality experience.
BROWSE COLLECTION
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SIDE BY SIDE
How Commercial Electric Boats compare
| Boat | Price | Range | Battery | Top speed | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X Shore Pro | €249k | 100 nm | 126 kWh | 30 kn | 10 |
| WePro 500 | €65k | 8 nm | – | 13 kn | – |
| BeePro 500 | €93k | 10 nm | 18 kWh | 7.5 kn | – |
| WePro 700 | €97k | 19.5 nm | 30 kWh | 7 kn | – |
| WePro 900 | €162k | 12 nm | 30 kWh | 11 kn | – |
| Denki 1200 | €550k | 22 nm | 210 kWh | 12 kn | – |
| PRO 9.0 OYSTER | €71k | – | 27.8 kWh | 6.5 kn | – |
| 9.0 Passengers | €149k | – | 240 kWh | 10 kn | 26 |
BY USE
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Electric Passenger Boats
15 boatsElectric passenger boats and ferries for operators. Carry guests in quiet comfort with zero emissions and lower fuel bills.
View category →Electric Charter Boats
29 boatsSilent electric boats for charter and tourism operators. Quiet, emission-free trips that guests remember, with low running costs.
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BEFORE YOU BUY
What to check before buying
Use this checklist to compare your options and ask the right questions before you commit.
- Daily duty cycle the battery supports between your charging windows
- Charging infrastructure required at your dock and its power rating
- Certified passenger capacity for your route and operating licence
- Compliance with the low-emission or zero-emission zone you operate in
- Total cost of ownership against diesel over the vessel's service life
- Manufacturer support, spare parts, and warranty for commercial uptime
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
How are commercial electric boats certified?
Certification depends on the route and passenger count. EU passenger vessels follow either inland (CE-ES TRIN, EU regulation) or sea-going (Solas / national flag) rules. Most established electric commercial-boat builders ship class-ready packages and handle integration with the certifying body.
What charging infrastructure does a commercial route need?
A typical day-tour vessel charges between turns from a dedicated shore connection (usually 32 to 63 amp AC, sometimes DC). High-frequency ferry routes use opportunity-charging at one or both end-stops to keep the battery topped up without long downtime. Plan the infrastructure with the boat: the two decisions are coupled.
Is the total cost of ownership lower than diesel?
For most operators running more than 800 to 1,200 hours per year, yes. The capex premium of an electric vessel (typically 20 to 40 percent above a diesel equivalent) is offset within 4 to 7 years by lower energy and maintenance costs. The break-even is sensitive to electricity tariffs and the local diesel price.
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Buyer's guides
Electric Boat Charging Guide: Times, Costs and Connectors
How electric boat charging works in practice: real charge times and costs computed from ten boats in our catalog, connector standards, where to plug in across Europe, and how to care for the battery.
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Everything first-time buyers need to evaluate electric boats: range, charging, cost of ownership, brand selection, and the questions to ask a dealer.
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A practical guide to solar panels on electric boats: when they genuinely add range, when they just keep the lights on, and what installations survive five years on saltwater.
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