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Luxury Solar Electric Camper Catamaran With 112km Range

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On a full charge of the 18 kWh battery, the craft can travel about 112 km. Image credit: POL

 

  • Sweden-based startup POL has announced the release of POL Lux, a solar electric catamaran camper boat that will initially sell for $135,000.
  • The 7.6-meter boat is designed for up to 13 passengers.

The catamaran design has a canopy space for integrated PV. It can operate purely on solar power at a reduced speed of about 7.4 km per hour. On a full charge of the 18 kWh battery, the craft can travel about 112 km. The company said the dual electric motors are much quieter than their gas-powered counterparts.

Image credit: POL

The POL Lux has a modular, adaptable design that can readily convert from a day-cruiser with ample seating to a tented, private area with multiple beds and a raised hammock.

The lightweight craft features a twin-hull design and large front and rear bumpers for safety. It is designed with a large overlapping deck with cork flooring and chamfered intersecting edges to frame out the living area.

“We created a flexible space, with modular components to allow for multiple configurations, encouraging you to use the space how you wish,” said POL. “Bring on board what you need, leave behind what you don’t.”

The boat is undergoing prototype testing this year, and the company is currently accepting waitlist applications to be the first in line for the new technology when it is released.

Author: Ryan Kennedy 

This article was originally published in pv magazine and is republished with permission.

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