New WaterCar is an EV on land that transforms into a 18-foot boat
- The WaterCar EV is a boat, but also a car
- It has two engines, an electric one for when it’s on land, and a regular boat engine for the water
- The range is around 100 miles
Published on Apr 05, 2024 at 8:01 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Apr 08, 2024 at 7:35 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
This is the WaterCar EV, made by a startup that claims to have solved the logistics of getting a boat into the water.
And it’s easy to see how they did that.
This is because the WaterCar EV is both a car and a boat.
The design is clever, yet simple.
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“We’ve eliminated the painful logistics of getting your boat into the water,” a statement on the company’s website reads.
“No boat ramps. No trailers. No docking fees.”
We’ve seen a variety of watercraft, including some inspired by icons such as the Corvette and the Cybertruck.
And then there’s the hovercraft, the most well-known vehicle designed to go on water as well as on the road.
But the WaterCar EV is totally different.
The 18-foot (5.4 meters) craft is built using marine-grade aluminum and powered by an electric motor with a small battery pack for when it’s on land, and a 115-hp Mercury motor for when it’s in the water.
The range is around 100 miles – or 160 km.
It weighs less than 1,000 kg, and it can carry up to 5 passengers.
Spec-wise, it has an iPod/USB port with a four-speaker sound system, a stereo, and not much else
It’s not exactly a Rolls-Royce Arcadia or a La Rose Noire, but it does the job, and it’s more than enough for a leisure vehicle of this type.
WaterCar did not mention an exact price, but the company did say you can order one with a fully refundable $5,000 deposit.
However, rumor has it the price tag has six digits on it, which isn’t exactly what you’d call cheap for a vehicle you can realistically use only a few months out of the year.
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.
