Axopar's Newest Electrified Floating Marvels Are Luxurious and Speed-Loving Boats

1 month, 2 weeks ago - 12 September 2024, autoevolution

If you've been keeping tabs on the electrification of the world around us, then you've seen what's happening in the boating industry; electricity is taking the boating world by storm, with manufacturer after manufacturer promising to be the ultimate solution. Well, Axopar's AX/E models could very well be creating a completely different niche altogether.

Folks, feast your eyes on the marvels before you today. What you're witnessing is nothing more than Axopar's newest endeavor, the AX/E boats, the AX/E 22 and AX/E 25, with one of these beasts cranking out a top speed of over 50 knots (57 mph), so you're going to need to hang on to your hats when riding an AX/E.

Now, before we dive into the new vessels, who the heck is Axopar? Well, if we consider that I haven't heard of this crew, and it's my day job to do so, you'd think that they're rather new on the market; they aren't; Axopar has been alive and kicking ever since the dream kicked off back in 2014. One decade later, and they're hitting the boating market with what can be considered one of the current peaks of the industry.

But Axopar isn't alone in bringing a complete AX/E to life. As we can see, the AX/E lineup uses outboard motors. Since Axopar doesn't make its own motors or engines, it's called upon Evoy to give its ships the silent thrust needed to kick things into the highest gear.

If you've never heard of this crew, all you really need to know is that they've been around since 2018, and ever since hitting the market, they've been keeping their heads above the waterline by designing and building what some consider to be the world's most powerful electric motors.

How powerful? Well, in the case of the AX/E 25, Evoy's Outboard Storm cranks out over 300 hp, which is the reason this boat can hit a top speed of over 50 knots. This beast runs under 800 V and is powered by two 63 kWh batteries, and once coupled to the AX/E 25, it can offer a peak range of 25 nautical miles (28 miles), which isn't a whole lot, but there is a major benefit to owning an Evoy motor, and it's all about recharging. With the fast charger available to the AX/E series, in just 45 minutes, you'll be able to hit the local coastline once again.

As for the AX/E 22, this one uses Evoy's Outboard Breeze, which produces a peak of 120 hp and has a top speed of 36 knots (41 lbs). While less speed won't please everyone, this version has a range of over 50 nautical miles. Oh, and no matter the version, the benefit of a lack of sound means you'll hear the waves break against the hull as you literally fly around.

But the AX/E lineup isn't just about electric power and speed; it's also about the finer things in life, so expect luxury worthy of the world's connoisseurs. According to the manufacturer's website, these two vessels were born through the idea that form follows function, and this is the reason these babies look and play the part.

Aside from the sharp and "ground-breaking" hull design, the interior of each vessel can even meet the needs of an array of future owners. Yes, options exist for the sort of layout you can access in an AX/E 25. Then there are the accents and materials used to bring the AX/Es to life, and not limited to leathers, textiles, woods, and semiprecious metals, all placed and shaped with elegance and ease of use in mind.

Now, I mentioned the range of these vessels, and one thing to note is that while the AX/E lineup does come across with day boat capabilities, the AX/E25 does include a front cabin where you can escape any foul weather or even spend the night offshore. While there is no toilet as standard, an array of options do exist, one of which is a toilet package, available to both versions. Look into the waterski frame, premium audio options, and many more. As for the 22, the manufacturer's spec sheet makes no mention of a cabin.

But, the real question here remains: just how much can we expect to drop on one of these electrified wave-riders? Obviously, it all depends on the model and any features you may wish to add on, not to mention the middleman whom you may end up buying from.

That said, the AX/E 22 is showcased as selling for no less than €129,000 ($142K at current exchange rates), so quite a premium, but then again, nothing compared to the AX/E 25, which is starting at €229K ($252K at current exchange rates). Yup, that'll make these babies worthy of ending up as tenders for superyacht owners and billionaire moguls and mogulettes.