ZeroJet has announced its first range of 48V electric inboard motors, expanding beyond electric jet propulsion to serve boat builders and owners seeking electric power for shaft and sail drive installations. The new E22 and E45 systems will launch at METSTRADE in Amsterdam, 17–19 November 2026, with pre-orders now open.
The E22 leads the introduction, delivering 22kW of continuous power from an 18kg powertrain comprising the motor, closed loop cooling system and controller. Available from January 2027, it brings ZeroJet’s motor technology to new builds and repowers across applications including cruising yachts, sailing catamarans and day boats. The larger E45 uses two motors in one housing, delivering 45kW of continuous power with motor redundancy. It remains in final prototyping and testing, with availability planned for March 2027.
“For ZeroJet, this is a significant expansion of where our technology can be used,” said James Morton, CEO of ZeroJet. “Builders and owners have asked for our motor technology in an inboard format. This range gives them that option, whether they are developing a new boat or planning an electric repower.”
The E22 combines an integrated inverter with ZeroJet’s Carbon Cool Technology, a carbon cooling design that manages motor temperature under sustained load. Integrating the inverter and cooling reduces the number of separate components builders need to accommodate during installation.
Both models use a nominal 48V electrical architecture, with open battery compatibility and CAN-bus communication. This gives builders flexibility when configuring the propulsion system alongside a vessel’s battery and electrical installation. Shaft and sail drive configurations support both new designs and engine replacement projects. Regeneration is standard, allowing sailing vessels to recharge their batteries while under sail. This adds a charging source during passages, alongside the vessel’s other charging arrangements.
ZeroJet is bringing the range to market through its network of electrification partners, drawing on their technical expertise to integrate electric propulsion into different vessels. McConaghy is among the first boat builders adopting the new product line.
Starting prices are USD 12,495 for the E22 and USD 19,495 for the E45. ZeroJet is accepting pre-orders for both models and welcomes enquiries from boat builders, electrification partners and owners planning a repower. The team will introduce the range at METSTRADE ahead of the models’ respective availability dates in 2027.
