Electric yachts have been around for awhile compared to other electric vehicles, but not that long when compared to the electric vehicle industry as a whole.  In fact, the presence of electric yachts in the industry is a point of contention amongst many as there are those that feel that electrification should proceed on everyday vehicles before it proceeds on luxury items. As the history of electric vehicles...

Current trends in the electric yacht industry are actually quite good.  Many people would argue that as soon as a really good electric storage battery comes along, the gas-powered yachts will be replaced almost entirely by their electric counterparts within a few years.  The combination of being on the water and using sails turns out to be very good for electrification, something that other boating industries...