Nick Burnham argues that choosing the 50-knot Elaqua electric jetski over a petrol-powered alternative is a no-brainer…
It’s not just about being more considerate to other boat users thanks to its near-silent electric motor; there are other good reasons to choose the Elaqua electric jetski over a noisy ICE version.
Firstly there’s no need to fill and carry cans of petrol. If you have a generator (and you probably do if you have a boat big enough to carry a PWC) you simply charge it from the mothership in about two hours.
Charging up from shore power is even quicker (just 30 minutes) and that will give you a range of about 80 miles. The 37.1kWH lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery system will give a top speed of 65mph (limited to 55mph in the USA), but it’s the acceleration that will impress the most: 0-43 knots (50mph) in just 4.22 seconds!
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Toy of the month: This electric jetski boasts electrifying 56-knot performance
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