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Top 10 Electric Boats in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Candela C-8
Direct answer

The Candela C-8 is the best electric boat, with a 69 kWh battery and a range of 57 NM at 22 knots cruise. The Arc Sport, an all-electric wake boat from $268,000, is #2 and the X Shore Eelex 8000, with up to 100 nautical miles of range, is #3.

At a glance

#PickPriceBest for
1Candela C-8Not publishedLong electric range at real cruising speed
2Arc SportStarting at $268,000An all-electric wake and surf boat
3X Shore Eelex 8000Not publishedA quiet, design-led day cruiser
4Navier N30Not publishedA foiling cabin boat for open bays
5Frauscher x Porsche 850 FantomStarts at € 572,934 netThe fastest electric luxury runabout here
6Zin Z7 Convertible$245,000 (2025 pricing, delivery within continental USA)One boat to fish, surf and cruise
7RAND Source 23From €69.900A low starting price for a fast electric sport boat
8X Shore 1Not publishedA smaller, trailerable-size X Shore
9Duffy Sun Cruiser 23MSRP $84,500Slow, social harbor cruising with a galley option
10Duffy Bay Island 22MSRP $74,900The lowest published price on this list

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Candela C-8
Best electric wake boat
Arc Sport
Fastest
Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom
Best value
RAND Source 23
Lowest price
Duffy Bay Island 22

The ranking

1

Candela C-8

Candela C-8
Answrs VerdictThe hydrofoil that goes farthest at speed.
Price: Not publishedRange: 57 NM at 22 knots cruiseBattery: 69 kWh, powered by PolestarTop speed: 27 knotsLength: 28 ft 3 in

The Candela C-8 is a 28 ft 3 in hydrofoil boat with a 69 kWh battery powered by Polestar. Candela rates it at 57 NM at 22 knots cruise and 27 knots top speed. Candela does not publish a price on the C-8 page.

Go ifLong electric range at real cruising speed
Skip ifYou want to tow riders or surf
Why #1 over #2: It publishes a range of 57 NM at 22 knots cruise; Arc does not publish a range figure for the Arc Sport.
2

Arc Sport

Arc Sport
Answrs VerdictThe electric wake boat.
Price: Starting at $268,000Battery: 232 kWhPower: 500 hpSeating: 15 peopleLength: 23 ft

The Arc Sport is a 23 ft all-electric wake boat with a 232 kWh battery, 500 hp and seating for 15 people. Arc lists surf system software for ballast and trim, and it starts at $268,000.

Go ifAn all-electric wake and surf boat
Skip ifYou want a published range figure before you buy
Why #2 over #3: It is the only boat here Arc builds as a wake boat, with 500 hp and a published price of $268,000.
3

X Shore Eelex 8000

X Shore Eelex 8000
Answrs VerdictThe flagship electric day cruiser.
Price: Not publishedRange: Up to 100 nautical milesTop speed: 30 knotsMotor: 170 kWLength: 8 m / 26 ft

The X Shore Eelex 8000 is an 8 m / 26 ft day cruiser with a 170 kW motor, a 30 knots top speed and up to 100 nautical miles of range. X Shore does not publish a price on the page.

Go ifA quiet, design-led day cruiser
Skip ifYou need a published U.S. price
Why #3 over #4: It claims up to 100 nautical miles of range, more than the N30’s 70 nmi at 20 knots.
4

Navier N30

Navier N30
Answrs VerdictThe foiling cabin boat.
Price: Not publishedRange: 70 nmi at 20 knotsBattery: 86 kWh or 114 kWhTop speed: 30 knotsCapacity: 9 passengers

The Navier N30 is a foiling boat for 9 passengers with an 86 kWh or 114 kWh battery, 70 nmi of range at 20 knots and a 30 knots top speed. Navier does not publish a price on the page.

Go ifA foiling cabin boat for open bays
Skip ifYou keep the boat in shallow water (6 ft max draft with foils down)
Why #4 over #5: It rates 70 nmi at 20 knots and seats 9 passengers; the 850 Fantom is built for top speed (approx. 49 knots).
5

Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom

Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom
Answrs VerdictThe electric sports boat.
Price: Starts at € 572,934 netTop speed: Approx. 49 knots (90 km/h) in Sport Plus modeBattery: 100 kWh grossPower: Up to 400 kWProduction: Limited First Edition of 25 units

The Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom uses Macan drive parts: up to 400 kW and a 100 kWh gross battery, with a top speed of approx. 49 knots (90 km/h) in Sport Plus mode. It starts at € 572,934 net in a limited First Edition of 25 units.

Go ifThe fastest electric luxury runabout here
Skip ifYou want long range at cruising speed
Why #5 over #6: Its approx. 49 knots top speed beats the Zin Z7’s 40 mph.
6

Zin Z7 Convertible

Zin Z7 Convertible
Answrs VerdictThe convertible runabout.
Price: $245,000 (2025 pricing, delivery within continental USA)Range: 80+ milesPower: 400 hp (300 kW)Top speed: 40 mphLength: 22 ft

The Zin Z7 Convertible is a 22 ft runabout with 400 hp (300 kW) and 80+ miles of range, top speed 40 mph. Zin lists 2025 pricing of $245,000 with delivery within continental USA.

Go ifOne boat to fish, surf and cruise
Skip ifYou want a hydrofoil ride
Why #6 over #7: Its 80+ miles of range comes with 400 hp; the RAND Source 23’s 140 kW inboard is rated 69 km at 8 knots.
7

RAND Source 23

RAND Source 23
Answrs VerdictThe value sport boat.
Price: From €69.900Electric drive: E-drive 140 kW inboard with 62.5 kWh lithium batteryTop speed: 36 knots with the 140 kW inboardRange: 69 km at 8 knots with the 140 kW inboardEntry electric: 50 kW outboard with 40 kWh battery, 20 knots top speed

The RAND Source 23 starts from €69.900. Its E-drive 140 kW inboard with a 62.5 kWh lithium battery tops out at 36 knots with 69 km of range at 8 knots; the 50 kW outboard with a 40 kWh battery reaches 20 knots.

Go ifA low starting price for a fast electric sport boat
Skip ifYou need long range at speed
Why #7 over #8: Its 140 kW inboard tops out at 36 knots, faster than the X Shore 1’s 30 knots, from a published starting price.
8

X Shore 1

X Shore 1
Answrs VerdictThe compact day cruiser.
Price: Not publishedRange: 50 NMTop speed: 30 knotsMotor: 120 kWLength: 6.5 m / 21 ft

The X Shore 1 is a 6.5 m / 21 ft day cruiser with a 120 kW motor, a 30 knots top speed and 50 NM of range. X Shore does not publish a price on the page.

Go ifA smaller, trailerable-size X Shore
Skip ifYou want the most range
Why #8 over #9: Its 30 knots top speed is far beyond the Sun Cruiser 23’s 6.0 mph.
9

Duffy Sun Cruiser 23

Duffy Sun Cruiser 23
Answrs VerdictThe harbor cruiser.
Price: MSRP $84,500Top speed: 6.0 mphCapacity: 12 adultsRunning time: 10 hours at cruising speedLength: 23 ft 6 in

The Duffy Sun Cruiser 23 is 23 ft 6 in, carries 12 adults and tops out at 6.0 mph, with 10 hours of running time at cruising speed. MSRP is $84,500.

Go ifSlow, social harbor cruising with a galley option
Skip ifYou want speed or watersports
Why #9 over #10: Its 23 ft 6 in hull and galley option add room over the Bay Island 22.
10

Duffy Bay Island 22

Duffy Bay Island 22
Answrs VerdictThe budget family boat.
Price: MSRP $74,900Top speed: 6.0 mphCapacity: 12Running time: 10 hours at cruising speedLength: 22 ft 0 in

The Duffy Bay Island 22 is 22 ft 0 in, carries 12 and tops out at 6.0 mph, with 10 hours of running time at cruising speed. MSRP is $74,900, the lowest published price here.

Go ifThe lowest published price on this list
Skip ifYou need to go faster than 6.0 mph

How we ranked these

We ranked each boat on its maker’s published range, speed and battery, then on what the boat is built to do (cruising, wake sports, harbor trips) and its published price. Every figure comes from the maker’s own page; where a maker does not publish a price, we say so. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best electric boat?

The Candela C-8: a hydrofoil boat with a 69 kWh battery and a range of 57 NM at 22 knots cruise.

Is there an electric wake boat?

Yes. The Arc Sport is an all-electric wake boat with a 232 kWh battery and 500 hp, starting at $268,000.

What is the cheapest electric boat on this list?

The Duffy Bay Island 22, at an MSRP of $74,900.

Which electric boat is the fastest?

The Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom, at approx. 49 knots (90 km/h) in Sport Plus mode.

Top speed (as published) at a glance

Candela C-827 knots
X Shore Eelex 800030 knots
Navier N3030 knots
X Shore 130 knots
RAND Source 2336 knots
Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom49 knots
Top speed (as published), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.