Greener Living
Recreational Boats Are Going Electric. Here’s What It’s Like to Ride One
Startups are rolling out electric boat models that cut noise and pollution, though prices for most are still higher than gas-powered versions.
The Arc Sport 500-horsepower electric wake boat.
Source: Arc Boat CompanyMaybe you’ve already got a luxe electric pickup truck and hitch it to a high-tech electric travel trailer. Now there’s another big-ticket toy to covet — the emissions-free powerboat.
A handful of startups are starting to electrify the recreational boating industry. They’re following the formula pursued by EV automakers, scaling technology development by initially selling small numbers of high-end models to subsidize the production of more mass market vehicles.