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Description
Optima Yachts have developed an ultra efficient 100% electric boat with a range of up to 150 NM for both the leisure and commerical markets in the form of a water taxi/luxury hotel resort transfer vessel.
Climate Challenge Areas
- Transport
- Electric Vehicle
Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
- 7 to 9 (Deployment)
Seeking funding
- Yes
Company Website
https://optima-yachts.comAddress
LarkspurOld Orchards
Larkspur
Lymington
Hampshire
SO41 3AF
United Kingdom
Contact
Company Size
1-10Year Founded
2020-
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e14 leisure and water taxi versions are based on the same hull sharing some tooing and production costs. Both leisure and commerical versions have layouts that are modular and adaptable to individual ... -
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The first boats to go into prodcution will be a 14m version of the hull which has been desgined for the luxury leisure market and the commercial market as a water taxi and luxury hotel resort vessel. ... -
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Optima have received 5 government grants through Innovate UK and Dept of Transport totalling £1.5 million and have designed and developed the 10m demonstration boat. Highlights in Optima's journey inc ...
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The Optima e10 was the first 100% electric boat to do a circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight on one charge. A journey of 54 NM - cost of trip was £20. In comparison with a 10m fossil fuel outboard ...