In August last year, Arc Boats unveiled a concept electric speedboat that it considered the Cybertruck of the high seas. Now the very first Arc One has hit the water.
CEO Mitch Lee said Robb Report that the first pre-production vessel was recently put through its paces on Lake Arrowhead in California. The Cybertruck’s marine twin has also far exceeded expectations, thanks to improvements made by the Los Angeles startup in recent months.
For starters, the zero-emission dayboat got a new 220kWh battery that Lee says is three times larger than the 75kWh battery found in the Tesla Model Y. This ensures sailors will have enough juice for a day. complete on the water (about five hours) with no recharging necessary. This of course depends on how you drive the boat.
The Arc One reached 35 knots during trials.
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The Arc One also received a new, more powerful engine which is now capable of producing over 500hp. The near-silent speedster climbed to over 35 knots (40 mph) during testing. Lee added that the new engine will also allow the boat to accelerate faster and maintain high speeds for longer.
“The boat accelerates so well that you’ll never want to back up again,” said Audrey Gaither, one of the vehicle’s engineers, after recent testing.
The silver speedster also received exterior upgrades. The sleek, lightweight aluminum hull has been further tweaked to unlock greater efficiency and sportier handling, according to Lee. On board, meanwhile, the Arc One can accommodate up to 12 people and offers 60 cubic feet of storage space. It also has built-in smart technology and can perform over-the-air software updates, just like a Tesla.
The Arc One is priced at $300,000.
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To top it off, Arc’s futuristic electric flagship has already caught the eye of several A-Listers, including Will Smith, Kevin Durant and Sean “Diddy” Combs, who have invested in the Los Angeles startup.
The Arc One is due out this summer and will set you back $300,000. You can reserve your own boat now with a $1,000 deposit.
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