Author
Artem Loginov
Founder of Volta · electric and hybrid boat specialist since 2016
Artem is the founder of Volta. He ran the exclusive Greenline Yachts dealership for Spain from 2016 to 2019, then built Volta as a dealership for electric and hybrid boats before growing it into a marketplace for everything electric boating. As a dealer he exhibited at numerous boat shows, delivered complex custom projects, and handed over fully electric boats to owners around the world. A mathematician and programmer by training and a sailor at heart, he now works to bring more people into electric boating.
11 publications on Volta
Buyer’s guides
The Electric Boat Buying Guide for 2026
Everything first-time buyers need to evaluate electric boats: range, charging, cost of ownership, brand selection, and the questions to ask a dealer.
Electric Catamarans: The Buyer's Guide
Why electric catamarans are the platform that most rewards battery capacity: hull efficiency, solar integration, liveaboard potential, and what to look for when buying.
Electric Motor Basics: Understanding Marine Electric Propulsion
A clear-eyed guide to how electric marine motors work: inboard vs outboard, torque and power curves, pod vs shaft drives, and why the numbers on the spec sheet matter.
Battery Range Explained: How to Read an Electric Boat's Spec Sheet
How battery capacity translates to real-world range on water: the physics, the manufacturer number vs reality, and a framework for comparing boats honestly.
Solar Integration for Electric Boats: What Actually Works on Water
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.
Electric Boat Charging Infrastructure in Europe: 2026 State of Play
Where you can actually charge an electric boat in Europe today: the countries, the marinas, the pedestal types, and how to plan a cruise around them.
Electric vs Diesel: The Honest 10-Year Cost Comparison
A line-by-line cost comparison of electric and diesel boats over a decade of ownership: purchase premium, fuel, maintenance, insurance, and resale.
Electric Boat Maintenance: The Annual Service, Year by Year
A practical maintenance guide for electric boat owners: what to inspect and when, year by year, from the first season through battery replacement.
Electric Boat Safety Essentials: What Every Owner Should Know
The safety practices unique to electric boats: high-voltage awareness, battery thermal management, emergency procedures, and what to teach your crew.
Electric Boat Marine Regulations: Europe, Country by Country
What a buyer needs to know about licensing, registration, low-emission zones, and cross-border rules for electric boats across the major European cruising grounds.
How to Charge an Electric Boat: The Complete 2026 Owner's Guide
Everything a new owner needs to charge an electric boat with confidence: connectors, charge rates, where to plug in, how long it takes, and how to charge safely at the dock or at home.