ePropulsion Americas, a company specialising in marine electric propulsion systems and services, has announced the launch of the Seaview 50 catamaran, developed in partnership with China’s Heysea Yachts.
The Seaview 50 features a 48V marine energy storage system, a setup that includes four batteries, a 48V energy distribution unit, two hybrid inverters, approximately 1900W of solar panels, an AC distribution panel, and a diesel generator. The system supports a 47.10kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, rechargeable through solar power, a generator, or shore-based charging stations.
When fully charged, the battery powers the vessel’s air conditioning for six to eight hours, allowing for quiet operation during the night without requiring the generator
“New energy vessels are gradually becoming the mainstream trend in the future of the shipping industry, with China’s yacht manufacturing sector leading this transformation as a pioneer,” says Danny Tao, co-founder and CEO of ePropulsion. “ePropulsion will continue to explore business models and global market opportunities for yacht electrification in collaboration with Heysea.
“Through deep cooperation and resource sharing, we aim to showcase the competitiveness of Chinese brands on the international stage and jointly create a new chapter in yacht electrification.”
Heysea Yachts, known for its production of mid to large-sized yachts and catamarans, has almost two decades of experience in superyacht manufacturing. ePropulsion’s expertise in marine electric propulsion technology complements this partnership, which was formalised earlier this year through a strategic cooperation agreement. The collaboration focuses on expanding efforts in yacht electrification and sustainable marine solutions.