Vessev Debuts Electric Hydrofoil Ferry That Glides Above Water
Key Takeaways
- The VS-9 hydrofoil design lifts the hull out of the water, significantly reducing drag and boosting battery efficiency.
- The 30-foot vessel offers a range of up to 40 nautical miles and can recharge via standard EV chargers.
- Vessev manufactures its own propulsion systems in-house while sourcing commoditized battery packs.
- The startup raised $19 million in Series A funding to expand into urban mass transit, tourism, and potential hardware kit licensing.
Maritime startup Vessev has introduced the VS-9, an innovative electric hydrofoil ferry designed to transform urban waterway transportation. By using underwater wing-like foils that elevate the hull out of the water, the 30-foot vessel drastically cuts drag, minimizes wake, and provides a whisper-quiet, sports-car-like ride on calm waters.
The vessel features an in-house electric motor integrated directly into its rear foil, while relying on standardized electric vehicle charging systems. Lifting the hull clear of the water dramatically increases energy efficiency, enabling the VS-9 to travel up to 40 nautical miles on a single charge with a full complement of passengers.
Following a $19 million Series A funding round, Vessev plans to target municipal transit networks, luxury resorts, and tour operators. In the future, the company envisions selling electric hydrofoil kits to enable conventional boatbuilders to adopt the zero-emission technology.
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