Silence is golden: eFantom, Porsche’s first electric boat, is charged quickly and flexibly with ChargePost from ADS-TEC Energy
October 17 2023 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
- ADS-TEC Energy’s ChargePost ultra-fast charging system is the
perfect fit for the Frauscher × Porsche eFantom
- The compact, all-in-one, ultra-fast charging system charges the
eFantom in minutes instead of hours, with no need for grid
expansion or construction
- The electric sports boat is boosting sustainability in water
sports: with zero CO2 emissions and low noise levels, it offers
virtually emission-free driving on the water
The Frauscher × Porsche 850 Fantom Air is putting an end to
roaring engines and excessive emissions on the water. The
powertrain and batteries are housed in the hull of the electric
sports boat. With its powerful electric drive, the eFantom quietly
reaches top speeds of around 85 kph (46 knots) and transports up to
nine people across the water with minimal impact on the climate. It
can then be quickly and conveniently charged at the marina with
ADS-TEC Energy ChargePost. The eFantom from Frauscher and Porsche
was unveiled to the public in early October in an exclusive
presentation at Lake Garda. The first edition of 25 units of
eFantom will be available for delivery by Frauscher in 2024.
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ADS-TEC Energy's ultra-fast charging
system, ChargePost, quickly and easily charges the eFantom,
Porsche’s first electric boat (Photo: Business Wire)
No costly grid expansion: ChargePost can be easily
installed in harbors
ADS-TEC Energy (NASDAQ: ADSE), a global leader in
battery-buffered, ultra-fast charging technology, has provided
significant support for the low-emission electric sports boat
project. ChargePost, a compact, all-in-one ultra-fast charging
system with integrated power electronics, battery storage and large
monitors, charges the boat in less than 30 minutes. And the fact
that it does not require costly grid expansion makes it the ideal
solution for harbors. The battery storage can be supplied via a
22-kVA connection, which is available in any harbor, no matter how
small. This enables fast, convenient charging of fully electric
boats.
The system enables ultra-fast charging at up to 300 kW with one
charging point or 150 kW with two charging points used
simultaneously. No civil engineering work is required for the
installation, meaning ChargePost can even be installed directly on
the dock. Despite its minimal footprint of less than 2 m² (17
square feet), the system offers optimal speed and charging power.
ADS-TEC Energy has long been committed to expanding the
fast-charging infrastructure in electromobility with
high-performance, storage-based platform solutions with charging
power of up to 320 kW. As part of the Frauscher × Porsche 850
Fantom Air project initiated by Porsche, the two companies are
harnessing water as a new element in the expansion of
e-mobility.
“We are proud to be able to support an innovative, premium
German brand like Porsche, a company focused on performance and
speed, in this pioneering project. It is a perfect match that is
100% aligned with our company’s vision. Fast, convenient charging
for powerful e-boats like the eFantom is only possible with fast
charging technology that can be flexibly installed,” said Thomas
Speidel, CEO of ADS-TEC Energy. “We are confident that the future
of propulsion will be electric – be it e-cars, e-boats or other
means of transportation.”
eFantom could revolutionize the industry
The eFantom’s electric motor is based on technology used in the
fully-electric Porsche Macan, with the power limited to a maximum
of around 400 kW. All high-voltage components – in Porsche’s
typical 800-V design – including the battery have also been adopted
in the eFantom. According to Philip Ruckert, “eBoot” (electric
boat) Project Manager at Porsche, “ADS-TEC Energy is known for
innovative thinking and German craftsmanship. They were able to
fully play to these strengths in the design of this project.”
The sports car manufacturer developed the eFantom in cooperation
with Austria-based Frauscher Boats and sees it as having the
potential to revolutionize an entire industry. Porsche also wants
to be a pioneer for sustainable mobility beyond its range of racing
and road vehicles. Measuring 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) wide and just
over 8.5 meters (27.8 feet) long, the innovative electric boat is
particularly stable in the water thanks to the location of the
drive and batteries deep in the center of the hull. It glides
almost perfectly flat over the surface and is incredibly easy to
maneuver. This means that, for the first time ever in an e-boat, it
is also perfect for water skiing or wakeboarding.
ADS-TEC Energy – Porsche’s trusted development
partner
This is not the first time that the two companies have worked
together to open up innovative new fields in electromobility. For
instance, ADS-TEC Energy was commissioned by Porsche to develop the
ChargeBox fast-charging system – a compact box with battery storage
and charging electronics on a footprint of just 1.6 m² (17 square
feet), which can charge at 320kW at one charging point and 160 kW
simultaneously at two flexible charging points. The ChargeBox was
unveiled at the launch of the Porsche Taycan in 2019. Over 1,000
ChargeBox charging points are now installed at Porsche dealerships
around the world.
About ADS-TEC Energy ADS-TEC Energy plc, a public limited
company incorporated in Ireland and publicly listed on NASDAQ
(“ADS-TEC Energy”), serves as a holding company for ads-tec Energy
GmbH, our operating company incorporated in Germany (“ADSE GM”) and
ads-tec Energy Inc., a US subsidiary of ads-tec Energy GmbH (“ADSE
US” and together with ADS-TEC Energy and ADSE GM, “ADSE”). Based on
more than ten years of experience with lithium-ion technologies,
ADS-TEC Energy develops and manufactures battery storage solutions
and fast charging systems including their energy management
systems. Its battery-based, fast charging technology enables
electric vehicles to ultrafast charge even on low powered grids and
features a very compact design. It was most recently nominated by
the President of the Federal Republic of Germany for the German
Future Prize and elevated to the "Circle of Excellence" in 2022.
The high quality and functionality of the battery systems are due
to a particularly high depth of development and in-house
production. With its advanced system platforms, ADS-TEC Energy is a
valuable partner for automotive, OEMs, utility companies and
charge-operators.
More information: www.ads-tec-energy.com
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