Arc Boats Pioneers Electric Sports Boats, Aiming to Transform Water Recreation
The California startup is targeting affluent customers with its high-tech, eco-friendly vessels, hoping to replicate Tesla's success on the water.
- Arc Boats' electric sports boats offer a quieter, more reliable alternative to traditional gas-powered vessels.
- The company's first model, Arc One, was followed by the Arc Sport, designed for activities like wakeboarding and water skiing.
- Electric boats address common pain points of gas boats, including maintenance hassles and high fuel costs.
- Arc Boats employs over 100 staff, including former Tesla and SpaceX engineers, to drive innovation.
- The market for electric boats is growing, but still significantly smaller than the electric car market.