The Candela C-8 completed a 150-nautical-mile Baltic Sea crossing consuming just 213 kWh (€40), versus €750 in fuel for an accompanying petrol boat, thanks to hydrofoil technology enabling 57 nm range at 22 knots.
Electric catamarans from pioneers Silent Yachts, Sun Concept, and Soel Yachts are reshaping sustainable boating — ideal for Mediterranean cruising and day trips.
A conversation about the future of electric mobility on the water, the benefits of electric boats, and new boat models arriving on the European market.
From Moritz von Jacobi's 1839 first electric vessel to EU carbon-free propulsion targets for 2035, this article explores how electric propulsion reduces acoustic pollution, eliminates emissions, and opens restricted waterways.
Green boating is a lifestyle of minimising environmental impact through electric propulsion, renewable energy, eco-safe cleaning products, and responsible waste management.
