Electric propulsion is gaining ground as an alternative to traditional diesel engines. While diesel has long been the standard thanks to its reliability and range, modern electric systems now offer an attractive and sustainable alternative.
Especially with tenders and sloops, electric boating is increasingly becoming the preferred choice.
The rise of electric boating has several reasons. More and more waterways are imposing requirements on emissions and noise levels. In some areas, silent propulsion has become the norm.
The way people boat is changing too. Fewer long distances, more relaxed moments on the water. That’s exactly where electric boating comes into its own. Thanks to the silent motor, conversations on board come naturally and you simply enjoy the peace — without disruptive noise or fumes.
Add the rapid development of technology to that, and it’s clear why electric boating is so popular.
Many Primeur models come with outboard motors. These are particularly well suited to electric propulsion.
Electric outboard motors are compact, user-friendly and often modular in design. Battery packs can easily be expanded or swapped, depending on your usage.
This makes electric boating accessible for those who mainly take short, recreational trips and want to enjoy peace on the water. Because these systems are more compact, the range is often smaller — which fits perfectly with this type of use.
With electric boating, battery capacity and time on the water play an important role. Not every boating style calls for the same solution.
That’s why an electric system is tailored to your wishes: from short trips to longer days out on the water.
Thanks to rapid advances in battery technology, charging times are getting shorter and range continues to increase.
Alongside outboard motors, inboard and hybrid solutions are also available.
With hybrid propulsion, you combine electric boating with extra power when you need it. Ideal for quiet stretches or in harbours, while you can fall back on an alternative drive for longer distances. While using the engine, the battery is recharged, keeping you independent on the water for longer.
Within the Primeur range, several models support electric or hybrid propulsion.
As you’d expect from Primeur, you choose from fully equipped tenders and sloops as standard. From there, you decide on your own propulsion — matched to the way you like to boat.
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