27/01/2026
Why Electric Jet Skis Are Struggling to Gain Ground Without a Paradigm Shift
The real challenge lies in electrifying a jet ski without altering its fundamental nature.
Speed is the primary promise of a jet ski, but it's also where electric propulsion reaches its limits.
Doubling the speed means multiplying energy consumption by four or five.
At speeds over 40 knots, batteries not only discharge quickly, but they also necessitate compromises in range, weight, safety, and ease of use.
It's not a battery issue.
It's a physics and design issue.
Electric propulsion requires a different approach:
a lower top speed, increased efficiency before planing, controlled lift, a lower center of gravity with the potential for sporty instability, and a riding experience that isn't solely dependent on raw speed.
This is the paradigm we've been developing and validating for the past five years, under real-world conditions for water sports.
Not a concept. Not an adaptation. An architecture.