Hampshire-made electric drives to power boats across Australia and Pacific

Southampton-based RAD Propulsion has begun a new partnership with renewable energy firm Seavolt to help power electric boats across Australia and the Pacific.

RAD will provide its electric drive systems to boat manufacturers, marinas, ports, sporting organisations and governments throughout the region.

Users can then charge up quickly and using 100 per cent renewable energy on the Seavolt network.

Dan Hook, CEO of RAD Propulsion, said: “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Seavolt to bring sustainable and high-performance solutions to Australia and the Pacific.

“This partnership perfectly aligns with our mission to cut carbon emissions in the maritime industry by making electric propulsion smarter, cleaner and more accessible.

“Together, we’re setting a new standard for what electric boating can achieve.”

Chris Cudlipp, CEO of Seavolt, added. “For the first time, it’s possible to offer a total engine, battery and charging solution.

“We’re getting constant enquiries from customers who want to electrify their fleets of outboard-powered boats.

“Seavolt can provide a complete charging solution, but no one in the market was offering plug-and-play electric power replacement that supported ultra-fast charging.

“RAD Propulsion delivers that.

“With RAD, Seavolt can now offer our customers a one-stop, hassle-free solution to repower their existing fleet or propel new hulls, free of air, noise and water pollution.”