Norwegian electric boat drive startup Evoy previously unveiled the world’s most powerful electric outboard motor. At the time, it said more power was on the way, and it delivered on its promise. A big, rugged outboard that knocks Brees out and outside competitors sweeping championship podiums. And several boat builders are already lining up to incorporate the Storm into their innovative vessels.
Storm caused quite a stir at the Cannes Yacht Festival last September. There, Evoy showcased a camouflaged prototype and announced the first shipbuilding partners for the new power plant. Fast-forward to last month’s Düsseldorf Boat Show, and Evoy showcased a sleeker Storm, and the Norwegian has perfected a black cowling with sleek foil accents, developed in collaboration with Eker Design. The motor is still technically labeled a prototype, but it looks ready to be dropped in the water.
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“Electric propulsion has some features that come automatically, such as smoke, noise, maintenance, strong acceleration, but we plan to do a lot more,” said Leif A. Stavøstrand., CEO and co-founder of Evoy. “Evoy also strives to achieve the coolest designs that combine great serviceability with the element of wow. The designs are simple yet elegant and timeless. It also fits workboats in extreme conditions along the shores of the gracious Côte d’Azur and the great lakes of North America.”
We won’t go too deep into the styling of the motor, but Evoy explains that they tried to evoke power with forward-set forms and forward-facing splits between the various 3D-printed covers. The division also facilitates access to services and adds practicality to the design.
Axopar
The Evoy Storm 300+ makes its first appearance in an equally sophisticated, powerful and innovative vessel. Finnish company Axopar used the new 25-foot (7.6 m) Storm Her Power and displayed its prototype on the water at Cannes. Meanwhile, French amphibious specialist Iguana powers a versatile amphibious hydrofoil in the Storm.
Evoy is currently touting several different battery options to pair with the Storm 300+. The basic battery combines two of his 63-kWh packs into an 800-volt 126-kWh bank, and Evoy says that in the “optimal boat” he should be able to generate speeds in excess of 50 knots (93 km/h). said. However, the actual size, shape and nature of the boat, not to mention the water conditions, have the final say. Range will also depend on these factors, but Evoy gives her a rough estimate of 37 nautical miles (68 km) for that particular battery layout.
If you want more range, you can double or triple the range by doubling or tripling the battery capacity. This means up to 110 nautical miles (203 km) with the 378 kWh X-Long Range pack option. All ranges are based on a cruising speed of 25 knots (46 km/h). Evoy also advertises the possibility of adding gas, diesel, hydrogen or alcohol range extender systems on request.
Evoy
Evoy comes with a 10-inch TFT touchscreen to monitor motors and batteries, manage charging, and keep you informed of your trip. Buyers can also upgrade to a 16-inch single touchscreen or dual-screen system.
The Storm is available to order now, starting at €74,900 (approximately US$80,300) for the motor alone. If you choose a battery pack, it costs an additional €79,800 to €239,400 (US$85,550 to US$256,650) depending on capacity. A 22 kW charger is part of the standard kit, but a 44 kW version is available as an upgrade. Evoy is scheduled to start shipping later this year.
Evoy also plans to launch the Hurricane 400+ and Gala 200+ outboards in 2024, giving buyers a complete choice of the most powerful electronic outboards on the water.
Source: Evoy
