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This section provides an overview for electric boats as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 electric boat manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked electric boat companies as of February, 2025: 1.Navier, 2.Forza X1, Inc., 3.Candela Technology AB.
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An electric boat refers to a type of boat (small watercraft) that operates not with an engine but with an electric motor.
Electric boats are quieter than boats powered by burning fossil fuels like diesel or heavy oil in engines. They have lower greenhouse gas emissions and can be operated at a lower cost.
In addition, compared to engines, motors have fewer components, making them less prone to breakdowns, and they experience less wear and degradation, resulting in longer life.
The motor of an electric boat is powered by batteries, and currently, enhancing battery efficiency is a challenge for manufacturers.
For boats with relatively short sailing distances, such as pleasure boats, even with the current battery efficiency, electric boats are prevalent as they can cover the required distances.
Completely electric boats that do not use engines are popular for pleasure boats and sightseeing boats with short sailing distances. However, for long-distance voyages or larger vessels, fully electric boats are not widely adopted due to battery efficiency issues.
Currently, realized electric propulsion boats include diesel-electric propulsion boats and hybrid boats.
Diesel-electric propulsion boats generate electricity with a diesel generator that powers the motor, which, in turn, drives the boat's propeller.
Hybrid propulsion boats have a battery onboard to assist the diesel generator. The battery can be activated when additional power is needed or charged with excess electricity from the diesel generator. This allows for sailing using only electricity when desired.
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Ranking as of February 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navier |
23.9%
|
| 2 | Forza X1, Inc. |
16.7%
|
| 3 | Candela Technology AB |
14.9%
|
| 4 | Duffy Electric Boat Company |
12.5%
|
| 5 | MAGONIS BOATS SL |
11.3%
|
| 6 | RAND |
10.5%
|
| 7 | X Shore AB |
10.3%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the electric boat page as of February 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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