German company eD-TEC unveiled its new high-performance, all electric RIB, the eD 32 c-ultra. Built with a performance carbon monohull in just nine months by boat building expert Sven Akermann, the RIB features eD-TEC’s revolutionary propulsion system. Ideal for both lake and coastal exploring, the Ed 32 c-ultra delivers a 30-knot cruise and 50-knot top speed with zero emissions and no noise.
The first hull is equipped with more than 100kWh of batteries in eD-TEC’s slimline battery pack form, allowing for a range of up to 30 nautical miles on a single charge. A central helm console features two seats and a full glass bridge comprising an Axiom 15.6-inch MFD for navigation and a second screen for systems monitoring, plus a wired MOB system and steering and throttle controls.
“We were first in touch with Sven around a year ago because he was interested in what eD-TEC was doing and he supported us, so it was a natural extension to work together and to welcome him onto the eD-TEC Believer Team,” says Michael Jost, founder of eD-TEC. “There aren’t many boat builders who can not only build in full carbon but who can also do it to a very rapid development timescale, but the quality of the build is second to none. What’s more,” Jost continues, “the hull is foil-ready, and clients can select a foil-assist system as an option which adds more range and also further aids seakeeping.”
The unique electric design offers more room for relaxing, with plenty of options to customize the onboard experience. The eD 32 c-ultra is currently undergoing sea trials, with first units expected delivery in early summer 2024.
“It has been a long road to get to this point, and there was a lot of pain along the way,” Jost continues, “although often the problems we ran into during the development of the system were less related to the technological leaps we were making and more to do with traditional problems such as construction issues and watertightness of the original test platforms! That’s the beauty of working with Sven for this production-ready RIB – the quality of the build is second to none, which makes it the perfect platform for our electric drive which we have developed and refined over the past 18 months into a simplified and super-robust system. The eD 32 c-ultra is going to be a game-changer both for us and for the boating market.”
To learn more, visit ed-tec.de.
