# Battery-Boosted Luxury Yachts This Electric Luxury Yacht is Powered By BMW Batteries By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2017-09-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-luxury-yacht References: [fortune](http://fortune.com/2017/09/15/electric-luxury-yachts/) & [hinckleyyachts](http://www.hinckleyyachts.com/news/hinckley-unveils-dasher-worlds-first-fully-electric-luxury-yacht/) [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esup) has clearly positioned itself as one of the industry leaders in electric and battery-powered cars, and the German automaker is now set to make a huge splash in the water transportation sector by lending its batteries to the all-new Hinckley Dasher electric luxury yacht. This 8.6-meter yacht comes equipped with a [BMW i powertrain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bmw-i3) comprising a pair of 40-kWh batteries working in conjunction with two Hinckley Whisper motors. This allows for a combined range of 64 kilometres in cruising mode. In addition to being eco-friendly, this electric luxury yacht also benefits from the reduced weight that comes with not having to haul massive engines around, going to show that this kind of high-end transportation isn't just good for the environment, but also allows for increased performance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Battery-powered Luxury Yachts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop high-performance luxury yachts that run on battery power, offering eco-friendly and efficient cruising experiences. - **Collaboration Between Automotive and Marine Industries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with automotive companies to incorporate their advanced battery technology into luxury yachts, revolutionizing the water transportation sector. - **Weight Reduction in Luxury Yachts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design luxury yachts without massive engines, leveraging lighter battery-powered systems to improve performance while maintaining eco-friendliness. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with luxury yacht manufacturers to provide advanced battery systems for eco-friendly and high-performance water transportation. - **Marine:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate advanced battery technology into luxury yachts to create efficient, eco-friendly, and high-performance cruising experiences. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand the application of advanced battery systems from cars to luxury yachts, opening up new markets and revenue streams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Electric Leisure Cruise Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riva-eliseo-day-boat.md) - [Luxurious Recreational Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recreational-electric-boat.md) - [Riproaring Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-electric-boats.md) - [Eco-Friendly Superyacht Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ejet-4x-tender.md) - [Sustainable Yacht Tender Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superyacht-tender.md) - [Sleek Electric Paddleboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esup.md) - [Theatre-Equipped Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i7-xdrive60.md) - [Humongous Hydrofoil Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-luxury-yachts.md) - [Riproaring Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opulent-luxury-yachts.md)