E1 Miami finale, fresh US demand data, and ENVGO NV1 takes flight

⚓️ Team Brady seals the E1 title in Miami as Arc Boats and Taiga power fan activations

The UIM E1 World Championship brought all-electric raceboats to U.S. waters for the first time this weekend. The finale at the Miami Seaplane Base delivered a clean result and a strong signal on audience appetite for electric racing in a marquee North American market.

Team Brady closed the season with a win over Team Rafa and secured the 2025 championship. Pilots Emma Kimiläinen and Sam Coleman converted a slim pre-finals lead into a decisive victory in the last race. Reuters confirmed the back-to-back title, noting a 15-second margin in the deciding heat and a nine-race calendar spanning four continents.

The on-site program leaned into hands-on exposure. Arc served as Presenting Partner for the E1 “Hot Laps” experience, taking guests for high-speed electric runs between sessions. For many attendees, it was a first ride in a modern, battery-electric performance boat, delivered in the same waterfront theater as the racing. E1 also staged fan activations at the venue throughout the weekend to broaden engagement beyond the grandstands, including entertainment blocks around the Saturday program described by E1.

Personal watercraft support came from Taiga Motors, E1’s official PWC supplier. The Montreal manufacturer’s zero-emission craft handled marshal and operations duties, forming part of a fully electric event ecosystem alongside the hydrofoiling RaceBirds. While that partnership dates to 2023, Miami marked the most visible U.S. showcase to date for Taiga in a top-tier electric racing series.

From a business lens, Miami matters for three reasons. First, the U.S. is a growth market for premium dayboats and PWCs; converting spectators into demo riders tightens the sales funnel for electric builders. Second, the finale’s clean operations and broadcastable visuals make a strong case to cities evaluating permits for waterfront racing. Third, celebrity team ownership continues to draw non-traditional audiences; the season wrapped with owners ranging from Tom Brady and Rafael Nadal to Will Smith, which helps the series secure sponsors beyond the marine category, as reflected in the weekend’s hospitality slate.

Miami capped a season that moved E1 toward consistent event delivery and tighter racing. The next test is converting the finale’s reach into more U.S. rounds, more partners like Arc on the demo side, and sustained OEM interest around auxiliary services such as charging, logistics, and safety craft.

See full results, here.

🖌️ What 750 U.S. boat owners say about going electric

Realise Design’s article, “The Tide Is Turning On Electric Boats,” synthesizes a new U.S. survey and surfaces where demand is likely to land first. The topline: 54% of 750 owners would consider electric for their next boat.

The surprises sit in the segments. Realise Design reports that ocean-going boaters led electric interest at 71%, while small-lake users were lowest at 38% (Realise). That runs against an easy assumption that shorter inland trips better fit today’s ranges. On vessel types, houseboats posted 80% interest and sailing yachts 75%—both categories that already manage power at the dock or rely on sails for the bulk of propulsion. Freshwater fishing boats and runabouts trailed, which is notable given the number of electric outboards targeting these hulls.

The article’s point is not that the market is uniform. It argues for design specificity. Offshore users need robust systems that shrug off spray, vibration, and gloves-on operation. Interfaces must remain readable in glare and rain. Charging has to make sense for explorations along a coast, not just a single-marina loop. For builders, this means segment-led UX and service, not a one-size helm.

Two further implications stand out. First, infrastructure: ocean cruisers will expect redundancy for routing and weather windows, which puts a premium on efficiency gains (hydrofoils, clean hulls) and on DC fast-charging where feasible. Second, messaging: with only 24% in the “not or probably not” camp, the barrier looks less like persuasion and more like proof—proof on range planning, tow-home contingencies, and resale. Realise closes by urging manufacturers to design around real use, not idealized cycles, a stance consistent with the publication’s broader focus on practical marine product design (Realise).

For teams validating roadmaps, this survey offers a sorting function. Prioritize houseboats, sailing auxiliaries, and ocean-capable cruisers where intent, infrastructure, and use patterns align. Keep investing in entry outboards, but solve for charging friction at small-lake marinas if you want adoption to track intent.

📅 ENVGO’s NV1 demos on Lake Ontario ahead of January TIBS launch

Waterloo-based ENVGO brought its NV1 hydrofoiling electric boat to Lake Ontario this week for public demos along Toronto’s waterfront. A 4K reel posted on on-line captured the program and teased the model’s stage at the 2026 Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS), where the NV1 is billed as a 25-ft, zero-emission cruiser that “flies” on foils to cut drag and extend range.

The NV1 sits in a fast-maturing segment alongside electric hydrofoils used for patrol, ferry, and leisure. ENVGO’s positioning leans on aerospace roots and an “AI-native platform” narrative around stability, autonomy, and efficiency. The company’s site frames the experience as “Pure Flight”—smooth and quiet, with the hull lifting above chop to reduce impact loads and energy burn (ENVGO). Foils matter here: by lifting the hull, wetted surface drops, making higher cruise speeds feasible without the power draw of a planing hull.

Media attention has followed the team throughout fall. Local TV covered a prototype run at Burlington Shores in mid-October, giving the broader region an early look at the craft’s foil-borne handling and takeoff dynamics (CHCH). This weekend’s Toronto demo drew a wider audience, with short-form clips of the boat “taking flight” over Lake Ontario circulating via mainstream outlets and creator channels.

For buyers, the story is less about spectacle and more about use. Hydrofoils reduce wake and improve comfort at speed, which suits busy urban shorelines and cottage lakes with strict noise or wake rules. Reduced drag can stretch useful range on a fixed battery, lessening pressure on dockside fast-charging. The tradeoffs are familiar: foil mechanics add cost and maintenance skill, and docking requires training and software safeguards. Those considerations will be front-of-mind as ENVGO seeks early adopters next season.

What to watch next: January floor-time at TIBS for hands-on inspection; published specs and options for the Founder’s Edition; and regional demo days that follow the show calendar. If the team keeps pairing controlled media moments with public water time, NV1 awareness should carry into spring order activity.

See NV1 details, here.

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Date: November 5, 2025. Link

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Date: November 8, 2025. Link

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Date: November 5, 2025. Link

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Date: November 5, 2025. Link

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METSTRADE 2025
The premier B2B trade show for the leisure marine sector returns to Amsterdam, showcasing cutting-edge electric propulsion, battery tech, and sustainable yacht innovations from global leaders.
Date: November 18-20, 2025. Link

Hybrid to Zero 2026 Conference
This Oslo-based event gathers experts to discuss advancements in maritime electrification, hybrid systems, and zero-emission vessels, with sessions on battery integration and regulatory pathways.
Date: March 11-12, 2026. Link

Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe 2026
Amsterdam hosts the world’s top expo for marine decarbonization, featuring exhibits on electric drives, charging infrastructure, and hybrid solutions alongside technical conferences.
Date: June 16-18, 2026. Link