2023-06-06 14:54:36
Click&Boat, a French platform for private boat rentals, also offers electrically powered boats in its catalog.
Previously limited locally to small boats without a licence, the supply of electric boats continues to grow.
“There is a real enthusiasm around electric boats” testifies Edouard Gorioux, co-founder of Click&Boat. “In the Mediterranean in particular, the appropriate infrastructure is being built, with more and more charging stations. A hundred electric boats are listed on our platform, and this is only the beginning. In five years, half of the thermal engine boats might be replaced by electric boats.
Relevant indicator of this trend: online searches have jumped 86% for the keyword “electric boat rental” in the past three months alone. These boats allow you to navigate in silence, and to observe the marine fauna without disturbing it. IThey do not produce polluting emissions in the air and in the water, compared to traditional boats with combustion engines. Depending on the model, solar panels are installed on the roof to provide additional autonomy and power the on-board equipment. They represent a viable solution for yachtsmen, who now have access on platforms such as Click&Boat to a section dedicated to the electrical offer. A proposal, also oriented towards the general public thanks to the rental with skipper.
Historic builders enter the dance
According to Statista, the global electric boat market volume will grow from approximately US$8.4 billion to US$15.6 billion by 2030, corresponding to an annual growth rate of 13.2%. DAlready very popular in the Netherlands, for example, the pleasure boat with electric propulsion is experiencing a global boom. In the spring of 2023, historic builders such as Fountaine Pajot and its Aura 51 delivered their first models that can be chartered by the week for offshore cruising. As for specialized brands, they are moving up a gear by manufacturing high-performance units that rival thermal units while having a drastically reduced impact on the environment.
New electric boats combining advanced technology and durability are available exclusively on Click&Boat. This is the case of Candela C-8the first 100% electric foiling boat, the foils serving as appendages to allow the boat to rise above the water. Or this 100% electric version of a legendary Riva model, reinvented to meet current environmental standards. Boaters also have the opportunity to favor sailing and limit the use of the engine as much as possible. And this close to home, Click&Boat offering more than 17,000 sailboats, catamarans and schooners for hire.
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