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Ontario and Quebec will soon be the first Canadian provinces to receive new Aqua superPower DC rapid charging stations, thanks to a partnership between BCI Marine and Aqua superPower. The initial targeted location will be announced early this year, with the first install through BCI’s partners planned before Victoria Day 2022.
“We know that for the electric boat market to truly launch in Canada, it’s essential a conveniently available ‘super charging’ network be implemented to service these boats,” says Patrick Hardy, president of BCI Marine. “We are proud to partner with Aqua superPower to begin building, and fast-tracking, a more eco-friendly and sustainable boating experience with specific marinas and destination points in Ontario and Quebec, many that have already been identified.”
Each charger offers dual simultaneous DC charging up to 150kW, and is accessible via the Aqua secure app or RFID card. The partnership between BCI Marine — which recently introduced the X-Shore EELEX 8000 100% electric boat and has more models planned — and Aqua superPower will help advance the introduction and adoption of electric boats in Canada.
“As the electric mobility revolution continues to take hold on the roads and in the skies, the shift towards electrification is also gathering pace across the marine world. Aqua superPower supports marinas, boat builders and boat owners in the drive to bring electric power to the water and reduce the impact of boating on marine ecosystems,” explains Alex Bamberg, CEO of Aqua superPower. “When you’re asking a consumer to make a significant investment in an electric boat, you want to assure them they can have the charging that suits their lifestyle.
To learn more, visit bcimarine.com.
