Electric boat show in Gothenburg focuses on the silent boating of the future

The electric boat show "Enjoy the Silence" takes over Lilla Bommens marina in Gothenburg starting this Saturday. For three days, the focus will be on the silent and emission-free boating of the future when electric boats, charging technology and innovations are showcased by players from the entire industry. The fair will be rounded off with a trade conference on Monday, June 16, where the electrification of boating as part of the green transition will be discussed.

The event is organized by go:LEIF, a cross-border cooperation project aiming to pave the way for electrified recreational boating in Sweden and Norway.

- We want to drive the green transition of boating. Gothenburg is the right place, and the time is now. By bringing the industry together and showcasing the technology, we create opportunities to build both interest and infrastructure for charging," says Peter Berg, project manager at Innovatum Science Park for the go:LEIF project. 

Floating fair with test drives and charging technology

Visitors to the fair will be offered test rides on electric boats, and visitors will be able to experience boating for themselves in a silent, exhaust-free environment. The event is held in the center of Gothenburg and brings together several leading electric boat manufacturers and suppliers of electric powertrains, charging solutions and other new technologies.

- Just like the electric car, the electric boat industry has matured with reliable vehicles, developed production lines, a wide range and access to charging infrastructure. It has never been easier to choose electric power on the sea, both as a recreational and commercial boat, says Leo Ekbom from Brandt Båt. 

Trade conference brings together industry, experts and stakeholders

On Monday, June 16, a technical conference will be held under the heading "The electrification of shipping - it's happening here and now!". Ports, municipalities, energy companies, researchers and industry players will meet to exchange experiences and discuss the next steps in the transition.

The program covers everything from the state of technology in Europe to new user behaviors and local examples from West Coast ports. The Swedish Transport Agency presents the new boating survey and Sweboat shares its insights.

Participants include Chalmers professor Sonia Yeh, Niklas Lundin from Volvo Penta, and representatives from RISE and go:LEIF.

- We want to create an interest in the transition and show the possibilities ahead with electrification at sea," concludes Peter Berg. 

Facts. 

The electric boat charging project go:LEIF aims to be part of the green transition through electrification, smart technology and sustainable business models. The project is funded by Interreg ÖKS and Region Västra Götaland and coordinated by Innovatum Science Park in Trollhättan. The focus is on testing, demonstrating and disseminating solutions for electric boats and charging infrastructure along the coasts of Skagerrak in Sweden and Norway.
Project partners: Agder Fylkeskommune, Arendal kommune, Business Region Göteborg, Föreningen Lydløs, Fyrbodals kommunalförbund, Grefab, Göteborgsregionen, Innovatum Science Park, Kungälv Energi, Kungälv municipality, Lysekil municipality, LEVA i Lysekil, RISE and USN Universitetet Sørøst Norge.