Groupe Beneteau and Vision Marine Technologies have launched a partnership to integrate electric outboard motors onboard several Beneteau models.
Innovation is a keystone of Groupe Beneteau’s heritage, shaping trends in boating for over 130 years. Groupe Beneteau quickly recognised the growing market demand for electric boats and launched in March 2022 the Delphia 11 with electric propulsion for boating on inland waterways and lakes.
The Vision Marine E-Motion 180 hp powertrain system, boasting a battery capacity of 70kWh of continuous power, offers the perfect package for day boating. The initial commercial offering with Groupe Beneteau will be launched under the Four Winns brand, with deliveries expected to be available in spring 2023.
The technology will also be rolled out by other brands within Groupe Beneteau, both in North America and Europe.
“Our high-end technology adapted from the state-of-the-art automotive market is the driver of our partnership with Groupe Beneteau. The E-Motion™ propulsion system is both a motor and a high voltage battery and a fully optimised powertrain system designed to increase performance and reduce maintenance. We have worked hard with McLaren Engineering and its parent company Linamar Corp. to design a very secure and easy-to-use system. This will change how consumers go boating,” stated Xavier Montagne, COO of Vision Marine.
