WaVeS 33 – Electric Boat and Boating News October 15, 2026
#33, October 16, 2026 edition of the WaVeS Series of electric boat and boating news collection from Plugboats: ‘everything electric boats’
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Motors + Engines
Competr: efficient electric outboard born of innovative student thinking
Italian university students used their successes in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge to develop the new Competr electric outboard motor
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JOOOL system looks to drive big growth in electrified sailboats
Two of the world’s largest sailboat builders – Fountaine Pajot and Beneteau – have joined forces on the JOOOL brand
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New ePropulsion ‘eCore’ simplifies boat energy management
If you’ve ever peeked inside the workings of an ‘overnight’ boat – one that has basic appliances like refrigerators and
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Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 Guide to Electric Boat Exhibitors
One of the most anticipated boat shows of the year – the Cannes Yachting Festival – begins Tuesday September 8
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Plugboats Guide to Electric Boat Exhibitors: Hiswa te Water 2026
Hiswa te Water in the Netherlands is becoming one of the premier shows for electric boats and boating, with almost
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Flux electric outboards get European certification and new US senior sales team
Europe is the world’s most advanced market for recreational marine electrification, while the US market is ripe for change as
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First time E1 electric speedboat winner changes season standings at Monaco
The E1 Electric Speedboat Championship Series returned to Monaco July 17-18 for the fourth event of the 10 city circuit.
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Explomar electric outboards win again at Monaco Open Sea endurance race
The Open Sea Class of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge is where the e-boat industry comes to show their latest
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Frauscher X Porsche sets +50 knot electric boat speed record in Monaco
The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) gathers the best and brightest of university students from around the world, bringing them
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Monaco Energy Boat Challenge keeps growing with 2026 edition
The 13th annual Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) takes place July 8-11, with university students, electric boat builders and alternative
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UK electric boat show ‘Electrika’ returns for 3rd successful year
One of the communities embracing electric propulsion is the owners of the boats and barges that ply the web of
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New kLite kayak fishing electric outboard from ePropulsion
The silent, clean and precise operation of electric motors has always been attractive to those who like to do their
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ExploMar high performance electric outboards making international waves: Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, South America…
With partners and affiliates in over 20 countries already, ExploMar is expanding an impressive international network of dealers, distributors and
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Will Smith, Tom Brady, LeBron James teams now 1-2-3 in E1 electric speedboat racing
With a win by Angola Westbrook Racing (owned by actor Will Smith) in Dubrovnik this past weekend, his team now
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Plugboats Guide to Electric Boat Exhibitors – Venice Boat Show 2026
The 7th edition of the Venice Boat Show (Salone Nautica Venezia) begins Wednesday, May 27th and will once again provide
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Plugboats Guide to the new Napa California Electric Boat Festival
On June 6 Pleasure Cove Marina at Lake Berryessa near Napa, California, will host the first Lake Berryessa Electric Boat
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US electric outboard EP Carry launches new Gen2 version
Joe Grez is an experienced consumer product developer with a degree in physics and portfolio of US patents. In 2008,
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New SAMAR solar electric yacht marries 21st century tech with timeless Mediterranean hull
Inspired by the llaut boats that have been plying the waters of the Balearic Islands since the Middle Ages, the
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Will Smith’s E1 electric speedboat team flies to top of championship rankings
In the second race of the third season of the E1 electric speedboat series, first place was taken by the
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