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Seavolt has launched Australia's first fast-charging network for electric boats with d'Albora Marinas.
28 May 2024
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Australian marina network d’Albora has partnered with Australian marine charging firm Seavolt to deliver the country’s first DC fast charging network for recreational and commercial electric boats.
The move reflects the global electric boat market boom, with the sector predicted to grow from US$5bn (A$7.5bn) to US$16bn (A$24bn) from 2022 to 2031, a CAGR of 12.9 percent.
From jet skis to superyachts, the new generation of recreational and commercial vessels will be powered by electricity, requiring a convenient charging station network.
“It’s vital that there’s a charging network in place that can deliver 100 per cent renewable electricity to power our blue highways,” says Seavolt CEO Chris Cudlipp. “d’Albora immediately understood the opportunity, both environmentally and commercially.”
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The marine industry is about to undergo a major change, says d’Albora’s Managing Director, Julien Pouteau.
“We want to support the emissions-free boating opportunity in the industry and provide a sustainable and functional service for these users,” he says. “We have customers who are already showing interest in berthing new electric boats with us. When Seavolt approached us, we saw the potential of the partnership straight away.”
Seavolt will install DC fast chargers across d’Albora’s network, which spans Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
This will give the public direct vessel charging access and options for AC chargers on their individual marina berths. Seavolt will also install chargers for their customer car parks, all powered by 100 percent renewable electricity.
The first installation will be at d’Albora The Spit on Sydney Harbour, which will offer fast charging, berthing, boatyard maintenance facilities, and waterfront dining options.
“It’s critical that there are chargers in key locations,” says Cudlipp. “d’Albora’s network of prime marina locations across the east coast delivers that.
“There is an electric boating revolution underway around the world, and this partnership with d’Albora is Australia’s first big step towards embracing it.”
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