Myth VS Fact: Charging electric boat is too complicated and the infrastructure isn't there yet
How do you charge an electric boat? Do you charge on land? All these questions and more are answered.
Myth:
Charging an Electric Boat is way too difficult
Fact:
It takes 5 seconds to plug in an electric boat...
...about the same amount of time it takes to charge any electric vehicle. Locate your power source, grab your J1772 adapter, and your charger and plug into the outlet. Although most marina's having shore power charging (110V - 220V), many people assume that places to charge are few and far between. It's true that depending where you live, your residential dock may not have the electrical capacity you need to charge; in which case you can get it installed.
How long does it take for your boat to fully charge?
It's true, it takes five seconds to plug your boat in.
Of course, in order for your boat to completely charge, it will require a
overnight charge, especially if you don't have access to a level three charger.
Level three or fast chargers can take a boat from an 8 hour charge to a one hour charge, which gives you more time on the water.
Bigger boats with bigger batteries require a higher amperage and voltage to charge. Learn about the different kinds of electric vehicle charging in the video on the right.
Check out this short clip of Erick's explanation.
Key Takeaways
Is your slip at a marina? Or do you have your own personal dock? Either way, there is a good chance you'll be able to charge your electric boat right on the water for a simple overnight charge. This means no more carrying fuel caddies down to your dock, or paying for overpriced marina fuel.
