Maserati Goes Overboard (Literally) with $2.6 Million Electric Speedboat
Let's be honest, the whole idea of a Maserati boat sounds more absurd than an amphibious Lamborghini. Yet here we are, staring at the automotive equivalent of a Gucci wetsuit: the all-electric Maserati Tridente powerboat. Because when you've already got an electric SUV with a silly name (looking at you, Grecale Folgore), an open-top electric grand tourer (GranCabrio Folgore), and rumors of an electric supercar swirling around, what else is a fading Italian brand to do? Take to the seas, apparently.
And what a way to make a splash. This battery-powered behemoth boasts nearly as much power as the Maserati MC20, costs roughly the same as three dozen Tesla Model 3s, and comes in a shade of rose gold that would make Liberace blush. It's the perfect tender for your mega-yacht, provided you're the type who enjoys matching your accessories…to an absurd degree. Of course, the champagne might clash horribly with that paint job.
Who needs an electric speedboat? Especially not one that's slower than a decent jet ski and can barely make a round trip from Monaco to Cannes without needing a recharge. But honestly - who cares about practicality when you've got two electric motors churning out 600 horsepower and a hull made of carbon fiber. And then there’s the classic shape, gently reimagined for our crazy digital age - just imagine the stares as you pull up to the marina in this beauty. In an instant, you forget about any doubts you may have had about that rose gold finish.
Maserati claims a top speed of 40 knots (about 46mph), which is about half as fast as actual performance boats but should still be enough to give your wig a proper scare. More importantly, they say you'll get 43 miles (70 kilometers) of "cruising." At which point, you'll need to either paddle back to shore with the carbon-fiber champagne flute you were sipping or hope your yacht crew tossed in a couple of oars for emergencies.
And that's when the Tridente delivers its best punchline: the price. At $2.6 million (give or take a few thousand), it puts most seaside villas to shame. Sure, it's got fancy screens, a cabin with a toilet (because emergencies at sea wait for no man, especially not those used to penthouse bathrooms), and even a sun canopy... so you don't ruin that flawless, million-dollar tan. Let's not forget the built-in espresso machine, because when you're out boating, a lukewarm cappuccino just won't do.
Forgive my cynicism. Honestly, there's something vaguely charming about Maserati's ridiculous foray into electric boats. It's a testament to the fact that even with batteries onboard, there's always a market for automotive silliness. It's the kind of crazy that, in a decade, we might look back on fondly, wondering if it was a bizarre dream or a sign of the opulent times. Until then, let's raise a glass to the Tridente – a masterpiece of maritime excess and proof that even electrification can't cure old-school automotive extravagance. It'll certainly make those weekend cruises a lot more... interesting.
