Electrifying Waters: The Voltari 260’s Quest to Turbocharge the Seas!
If there’s one thing I’ve loved for decades, it's the sound of a roaring engine, be it a car, bike, plane, or boat. But lately, electric vehicles are trying to seduce me with their quiet efficiency and promise of no emissions. Trust me, it’s like trying to convince a steak lover that tofu can be just as satisfying!
Now, I've written about every horse and horsepower around, but this? An electric speedboat from Voltari with a whopping 740 horses under the hood? Now that's interesting. On land, our beloved Teslas and Fords duke it out, but when it comes to the water, each electric boat is trying to carve out its unique niche.
Enter the Voltari 260, a 26-foot-long boat equipped with a massive 142kWh battery. In car terms? That's a battery you’d find in an Extended Range Ford F-150 Lightning and horsepower to match a Porsche Taycan Turbo S. As much as I'd love to think of it as a Taycan that decided to take a dip in the pool, there's more to the story.
You see, boats and roads aren’t the best of friends. The road is like a smooth dance floor for cars, but the water? It’s more like dancing in quicksand. According to Voltari's CEO, Cam Heaps, designing a boat is all about hydrodynamics, not aerodynamics. And trust me, hydrodynamics play hard to get. That's why they’ve embraced a carbon fiber hull for weight reduction, aiming for that sweet balance between power and efficiency.
Stats? You got 'em. The Voltari 260 weighs in at 7,000 pounds and boasts a top speed of 60 mph. And while its 37-mile range might make you raise an eyebrow, Mr. Heaps swears that's all you'd need for a day out in the sun in places like Florida or The Hamptons. As for charging? Most boaters will plug it in at the dock overnight, but if you're in a hurry, a 45-minute fast charge has got you covered.
Diving deeper, the boat’s luxurious side boasts water-resistant Alcantara seats and a premium audio system from Rockford Fosgate. As for tech-savvy captains? Two 17" Garmin displays are at your service, making sure you're always aware of your battery status, speed, and destination.
Now, let's talk money. The Voltari 260 doesn't come cheap, with a price tag of $450,000. But hey, with a ten-year warranty on both the battery and hull, it seems Voltari is quite confident in their seaworthy stallion.
And in a classic Voltari promise, Heaps wants to ensure that customers aren't left hanging. "We aim to respond with product delivery times that are a breath of fresh air in the EV industry," he stated.
So, as we sail into an electric future, will the Voltari 260 be the game-changer? Time, tide, and technology will tell.
