One of the most recognized electric day boats on the market is the Volare Artemis23, named a 2026 Boating Industry Top Product by the editors of Boating Industry magazine. Built in Charleston, South Carolina, the Artemis23 is a 23-foot, all-electric, semi-foiling catamaran designed from the keel up for electric propulsion.
Why the Artemis23 stands out
Most electric boats start as a gas hull with a battery swapped in. The Artemis23 was built the other way around. Its lightweight composite catamaran hull and hydrofoil system were designed with naval architects Morrelli & Melvin specifically to make electric power efficient.
Award-winning: 2026 Boating Industry Top Product, and a 2025 Gussies Electric Boat Awards [CONFIRM: nominee or finalist]
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Handling: 360-degree joystick control for effortless docking
Ride: the hull rises onto its foil at about 12 mph, reducing drag and smoothing out chop
Maintenance: no gas, no oil, no filters, no engine flush and no winterizing fluids
What to look for in an electric day boat
When comparing electric day boats, focus on real-world range at cruising speed, charge time, hull design, and how the boat handles in chop. Hulls built for electric power, like catamarans and foil-assisted designs, typically go farther on the same battery than converted monohulls.
Built by boatbuilders
Volare was founded by Matt Moore and Dustin Tupper, who previously led Scout Boats' yacht division and engineering team. Their goal was a day boat that is quiet, fast, easy to run and nearly maintenance-free.
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