Your partner for electric boats.

The biggest disadvantage of electric boats is their "limited" range. The energy density of the batteries is lower than that of diesel or gasoline. With the same space/weight, an electric boat cannot travel as far.

But everything depends on how far you want to go. Electric boats are ideal for day trips. Long-distance trips are also possible without any problems, you have a power connection for charging in every marina!

With an electric boat, you usually cannot glide for 4-6 hours at a time. But who needs that?

Charging times are often referred to as a problem. If you need a full battery again within an hour, this can be problematic.

However, in general, you drive to the jetty or marina at the end of the day and charge the battery there quietly. The battery is fully charged again the next day and you can continue driving!

However, a power connection should be a prerequisite. Only houseboats with a lot of solar on the roof can be permanently self-sufficient and feed electricity into the grid if necessary.

How much does an electric boat actually cost? It depends. If you only consider the boat, the price is of course the same as when using a combustion engine. The surcharge only results from the motor used.

The larger the power and especially the battery system, the more expensive the electric boat. But everything depends on it. Of course, you also save expensive annual maintenance costs. Over time, you save money because electricity is significantly cheaper than gasoline. So it is particularly worthwhile for frequent drivers - just like with an electric car.

In general, the better driving experience certainly outweighs everything else.

It depends! In general, lithium-ion batteries are lighter and particularly suitable for electric gliding boats due to their higher energy density.

Lithium iron phosphate batteries are better suited for displacement boats. So cabin boats, sailboats and of course houseboats. However, compared to lithium-ion batteries, LiFePO4 is significantly cheaper and safer (non-flammable or explosive).