The company, founded by CEO Mitch Lee, aims to electrify all watercraft and is also developing an electric tugboat for the Port of Los Angeles. The Coast's design includes advanced software on its minimalist screens, enhancing the user experience. Despite its high price, the boat offers advantages over traditional gas-powered boats, such as no fumes, reduced noise, and no need for winterization. Arc's efforts reflect a broader trend in the transportation industry towards electrification, a field extensively covered by reporter Sean O’Kane.
Key takeaways:
- Arc has introduced a new electric center console boat model called the Arc Coast, priced at $168,000, with preorders available and shipping expected in 2026.
- The Arc Coast is powered by a 226kWh battery pack, offering up to 400 horsepower and speeds of around 50 miles per hour, with a capacity for up to 10 passengers.
- The center console design allows for freer movement around the boat, and the software on the console's screens is minimalist yet informative.
- Arc aims to electrify all watercraft, with plans for an electric tug boat for the Port of Los Angeles, as part of its broader mission to replace gas-powered boats.