EV Maritime, New Zealand’s leading electric ferry design and technology company, announced the launch of its first fully electric passenger ferry. The new vessel will operate between downtown Auckland and the suburb
EV Maritime, New Zealand’s leading electric ferry design and technology company, announced the launch of its first fully electric passenger ferry. The new vessel will operate between downtown Auckland and the suburb of Half Moon Bay.
This is the first of the EVM200 class,a series of battery-electric fast ferries built using lightweight carbon fiber. Designed for urban public transport, the EVM200 offers service speeds of up to 25 knots and a range of up to 20 miles.
Developed with support from the New Zealand Government, the EVM200 platform is part of Auckland Transport’s initiative to transition to a low-emissions ferry fleet. Two vessels will enter service under this program. Each vessel accommodates up to 200 passengers on a fully enclosed main deck, with additional seating for 30 on the upper deck. Amenities include three restrooms—one of which is ADA-accessible—and a small onboard kiosk serving barista coffee, cold beer, and wine.
EV Maritime led the ferry’s design, naval architecture, and project delivery, including full electrical system integration. Key components were sourced globally: battery storage from Freudenberg (USA), motors and power electronics from Danfoss (Finland), waterjets from HamiltonJet (New Zealand), and PLC systems from Attest (New Zealand). Hydrodynamic optimization was achieved through
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