There have been some discussions about the safety of battery packs used in marine environments. In the early days of EVs in the car industry, there were concerns about fires. Now that EV tech is moving into the marine world, people are worried about electrocution.
What are the challenges and concerns Electric Boats need to overcome to achieve the acceptance we see with Electric Cars?
The video below explains how Electric Boat batteries are built, sealed, and how they differ from car batteries.
jessicah said:
Submarines have been using electric propulsion for 100 years.
Good point! Do you think Electric recreational Boats might be as accepted as Electric Cars soon?
Yes. Today’s batteries and systems are way better, and prices keep falling. Adoption will keep growing, but media and politics will affect how fast it happens.
There’s been no real discussion about electric boat safety. One guy tried to make a point to support the fossil fuel industry and got lost in the process.
@Gabriel
It’s important to distinguish between pure BEV propulsion, nuclear propulsion, and diesel-electric generators.
The Vestmannaeyjar ferry in Iceland is an example of a pure BEV system. It charges fast at the dock with big chargers. They probably have a diesel backup, though. Diesel-electric is what powers most trains and ships. Submarines use nuclear for power, which drives the quiet electric motors for the propellers.