BMW just revealed an electric hydrofoil boat with unique onboard soundtrack
Published on May 18, 2023 at 1:48 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on May 22, 2023 at 10:43 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
BMW teamed up with Tyde, a yacht design company, to build a hydrofoil boat that looks like a supercar on water.
It’s called THE ICON and it’s actually powered by the same batteries you’d find under the hood of a BMW i3.
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THE ICON is a hydrofoil, which means it can lift itself from the water as its speed increases.
It’s powered by two electric engines, delivering 260 horsepower in total, giving it a top speed of 30 knots – equivalent to around 55 km/h on land.
In terms of range, THE ICON can travel up to 60 miles (100 km) on a charge.
These aren’t exactly record-breaking stats, but then again this boat isn’t designed for speed and power – it’s designed as a work of art and a toy for the mega rich.
Design-wise, the inspiration came from Japanese origami.
It has a pointy ‘nose’ and a larger section at the back.
Speaking of which, the stern is characterized by two key features: a vertical structure that looks like a car spoiler, and a sizable aft deck.
Each section of the exterior is adorned with LED lights to make it shine at night, and the result is outstanding.
The interior is gorgeous, just like the cabin of a supercar or a luxury sedan.
It follows the same color theme as the exterior, with ocean blue upholstery and gold-tone accents.
In the cabin, you’ll find rotating armchairs, plush sofas and soft suede carpeting.
You also get a 32-inch ‘infotainment’ touchscreen display with 6k resolution.
But the best part about it is the noise.
A while ago, BMW partnered up with Oscar-winning score composer Hans Zimmer to create custom soundtracks for its cars.
The partnership extends to other BMW’s vehicles as well, including this boat.
As you sail along, the boat produces notes composed by Hans Zimmer himself.
Now that’s pretty neat.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
