# Cost-Conscious Electric Boats The Veer X13 Offers 45-Minutes of Runtime Per Charge By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-01-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veer-x13 References: [werd](https://www.werd.com/70548/electric-boating-becomes-more-affordable-with-veers-x13/) & [veerboats](https://www.veerboats.com/veer-x13.html)  The Veer X13 [electric boat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-boat-model) is a cost-conscious vessel for aquatic adventurers to help them enjoy an emissions-free experience on the water when fishing and more. The boat has a 13-foot length that has the perfect amount of space for two people and is constructed out of rotomolded polyethylene for a lightweight design. The boat is equipped with a [Mercury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-outboard-motor) Avator 7.5e motor that offers a total output of 9.9-horsepower to deliver a speedy driving experience. The Veer X13 comes with a 48V battery pack rated to provide up to 45-minutes of runtime per charge with enough onboard space for up to two additional battery packs. Priced at $11,995, the boat comes with a [galvanized steel boat trailer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ae1) to allow for easier transportation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cost-conscious Boating:** An opportunity to create more affordable electric boats with extended battery life. - **Lightweight Boat Design:** Innovative boat designers could create new, lightweight materials for boating, such as sustainable composites. - **Battery Technology:** The development of longer-lasting, efficient batteries could lead to even more cost-effective and practical electric boats. ### Who This Affects Most - **Boating Industry:** Boat manufacturers could embrace sustainable design and invest in affordable electric boating options. - **Battery Manufacturing Industry:** The battery industry could invest in developing longer lasting batteries to expand the potential for electric boating. - **Composites Manufacturing Industry:** Manufacturers of sustainable and lightweight composites could explore producing materials for boat design to increase efficiency and decrease costs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Electric Boat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-electric-boat.md) - [Emissions-Free Sport Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-wake-boat.md) - [Luxurious Recreational Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recreational-electric-boat.md) - [All-Electric Leisure Cruise Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riva-eliseo-day-boat.md) - [Hydrofoil Technology Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vs9.md) - [All-Electric Lifestyle Pontoon Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-pontoon-boat.md) - [Hydrofoiling Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoiling-electric-boats.md) - [Emissions-Free Electric Leisure Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-elcat-solar-electric-boat.md) - [Industrial-Grade Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-electric-boats.md)