Fast, electric hydrofoil speedboat NV1 costs 400,000 US dollars
Recreational captains who want to move at a reasonable speed will find the Envgo NV1 a suitable speedboat. However, this also comes at a price.
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The boat manufacturer Envgo has demonstrated its electrically powered hydrofoil speedboat N1 during a test run in Toronto harbor in Canada. Designed for high speeds of up to 43 knots, the boat achieves a range of up to 119 km thanks to its energy-efficient hydrofoil technology.
Envgo has gone to great lengths with the NV1, relying on lightweight and stable materials, as well as the latest motor and battery technology. The speedboat is 8.3 m long. The hull is made of carbon fiber and should be correspondingly light. However, Envgo has not provided any information on the weight. In addition to the pilot, there is space for five passengers in the open boat, which has been developed primarily for pleasure trips and as a towing vehicle for water-skiing.
Speedboat with speed
There are two adjustable wings under the boat at the center bow and stern. Above a certain speed, the boat lifts itself out of the water and glides only on the hydrofoils. This ensures that the boat has less resistance in the water and therefore greater energy efficiency and speed. The boat achieves up to 43 knots (almost 80 km/h) under full load. The cruising speed is 40.7 km/h. The boat has a range of 119 km.
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This is ensured by two electric motors with a peak output of 245 kW, and 125 kW in continuous operation. The battery has a capacity of 80 kWh and supports DC fast charging at appropriate charging stations.
The NV1 is equipped with all kinds of technical refinements. These include a cockpit with a touchscreen and a 360-degree panoramic view system to enable safer and more precise maneuvering when docking. There are also autonomous components for navigation and collision avoidance. Also on board is a pylon to be able to tow water skiers behind it.
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The NV1 is expected to cost 400,000 US dollars. This already includes a deposit of 1000 dollars for recreational captains who want to secure the boat early. Envgo is not providing any details on when delivery will take place. However, production is set to begin in the second half of 2025.
The official launch of the NV1 speedboat is scheduled for May 31 in Bracebridge in the Canadian province of Ontario.
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