# Sleek Solar Electric Boats E-Vision Granturismo Boat Incorporates Tesla Batteries By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-06-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-boats References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/06/15/look-its-a-tesla-boat/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/Aziz-Belkharmoudi) The design market is being flooded with yachts and electric boats like the E-Vision Granturismo that make the most of futuristic energy capabilities more than ever. Designed by BelKharmoudi Aziz, the E-Vision Granturismo boat is powered by [Tesla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recreational-electric-boat) branded Lithium Ion batteries in order to provide exceptional capabilities on the water. [Solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fng-sng) have been implemented onto the front portion of the boat in order to soak up solar energy to keep the E-Vision Granturismo powered rather than relying on the grid. The number of millionaires on a global scale is increasing, which has led to the market for yachts and electric boats to increase as well. The E-Vision Granturismo shows what is being conceptualized in order to satisfy a rising demand for luxury vessels and vehicles around the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electric Boats:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop affordable and eco-friendly electric boats for a growing market of environmentally conscious consumers. - **Solar Energy Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to integrate solar panels into various types of vehicles and vessels to provide renewable and sustainable power sources. - **Luxury Vessels Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative luxury vessels that cater to the rising demand of millionaires and affluent individuals seeking unique and luxurious experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Boat Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform traditional boat manufacturing processes to incorporate eco-friendly materials and advanced energy storage solutions. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cutting-edge solar energy technologies and solutions to increase the adoption of renewable energy sources in various industries. - **Luxury Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate Tesla battery technology and sustainable energy solutions into luxury automotive designs to offer high-performance and eco-friendly vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emissions-Free Electric Leisure Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-elcat-solar-electric-boat.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-electric-boat.md) - [Luxurious Recreational Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recreational-electric-boat.md) - [Premier Electric Boat Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-boat-model.md) - [Minimalist Solar Power Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soel-senses-62-electric-catamaran.md) - [Solar-Powered Private Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen50.md) - [All-Electric Leisure Cruise Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riva-eliseo-day-boat.md) - [Riproaring Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-electric-boats.md) - [Sustainable Yacht Tender Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superyacht-tender.md)