Nice, one of the Mediterranean’s most historic ports and seaside destinations, is presenting a new public boat show and industry forum that focusses exclusively on electric, hydrogen, solar, hybrid and other sustainable boat and boating technologies.
Nice Boating Tomorrow has an impressive first year line-up of more than 80 exhibitors and 30 boats in-water, where will be able to take part in sea trials and experience first-hand the performance, comfort and smoothness of clean propulsion systems. The in-water exhibition will feature established shipyards alongside innovative start-ups and include everything from electric jetskis and dayboats to clean-energy cruising catamarans. Exhibitors are based in France, Finland, Croatia, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy and Monaco.
Electric motors, battery systems, solar panels, hybridization technologies, wind-assisted propulsion and more will be onshore along with boat retrofit solutions. Beyond electric vessels, visitors can explore sustainability options like deck coverings, eco-designed sails, bio-sourced nautical apparel and the services of naval architecture firms, eco-design studios and shared boating platforms.
The four day public show (March 19 – 22) is centred around Quai Infernet , near the old town of Nice, and coordinates with an industry forum taking place the 19th and 29th at the OcéaNice Conference Centre in the centre of the city. The forum features conferences and expert panels addressing the key challenges and opportunities shaping sustainable boating in the centre of the city.
Below are some highlighted electric boats and boating exhibitors at Quai Infernet and a schedule of the forum events that have electric propulsion as their topic. There is also an expandable guide to all electric boat exhibitors at the show that includes links to their websites.
The impetus for Nice Boating Tomorrow came about partly because the OcéaNice centre hosted 2025’sThird United Nations Ocean Conference. The momentum from that show – and the importance of sustainable navigation to Nice and the Mediterranean in general, prompted the mayor of Nice, M. Christian Estrosi, to reach out to the organizers of the Grand Pavois La Rochelle boat show.
The goal is to create “The first international boating event dedicated exclusively to sustainable boating, designed to become the leading global reference for tomorrow’s boating industry, fostering innovation visibility, exchange, collaboration and best practices in eco-navigation.”
Over the past 7 years Plugboats has covered a number of new shows, in various countries that focus on electric boats and boating. The quantity and quality of exhibitors and the broad industry support for the first Nice Boating Tomorrow – along with the city itself and the expertise and experience of the Grand Pavois Organization – bode well for this and future editions.
L’Association Française pour le Bateau Electrique a été créée en 1994 à Bordeaux par des partenaires issus d’horizons professionnels différents – universitaires, chercheurs, ingénieurs et industriels – soucieux de développer l’image et le marché du bateau électrique en France comme à l’étranger.
The French Association for Electric Boats was created in 1994 in Bordeaux by partners from different professional disciplines – academics, researchers, engineers and industrialists – concerned with developing the image and the market of electric boats in France and elsewhere.
Location: Paris, France

Bateau pour la planète est un constructeur de bateaux électro-solaires destinés à la navigation fluviale décarbonée. Ces bateaux electro-solaires destinés à la navigation fluviale décarbonée sont 100% autonomes en énergie.
Example avec la “Coche d’eau Solaire”, un concept de catamaran fluvial: la motorisation électrique alimentée par un générateur photovoltaique embarqué assure une navigation économe et silencieuse. Sa conception avec des matériaux recylcables en fera le premier bateau de plaisance entièrement recyclable.
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Boatee Smart 1.3
The 1.3 kW electric outboard revolutionizing the boating experience.
Dhamma Blue is the first Spanish company to successfully develop and launch a hydrogen powered boat. We also bring the specialized expertise and partnerships to implement the required green hydrogen infrastructure.
Dhamma Blue was born with a clear mission
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A pioneering model that combines cutting-edge design, advanced technology, and a true commitment to zero-emission navigation, where stunning performance and sustainable marine navigation comes together.
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The Dufour range of sailing boats comprises 9 iconic models designed to suit every sailing programme. Three are available with electric propulsion – Dufour 41, 470, 530., with four available . For over 60 years, Dufour yachts has a boat manufacturer have demonstrated their adaptability and versatility through beautiful innovations.

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eNAV SYSTEMS is a design company that specializes in providing propulsion and green energy solutions for boats: electric and hybrid engines, hydro-generation, photovoltaic or wind power production…
We equip different types of boats: pleasure or racing sailboats, motorboats, charteryatchs, passenger boats, workboats, dinghies.
We design electric or hybrid motor solutions by choosing the best of the current technology in order to offer optimal navigation performances and comfort on board. We select our suppliers among the best brands.
Location: Grand Motte, France
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Fountaine Pajot is working on the deployment of electric motors for its sailing catamarans. This project should see the light of day in 2022 with the installation of electric motors on the Aura 51, the new 51-foot catamaran designed by Fountaine Pajot.
Power and propulsion delivered with unrivalled efficiency. Enhance your boating-experience while balancing luxury with environmental responsibility.
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Experience silent cruising on our solar electric boats,
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We are committed to using all our know-how, experience and the latest technology to design solar electric boats that are environmentally friendly and at the forefront of sustainable mobility.
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MobyFly designs and delivers zero-emission performance marine hydrofoil boats that will change waterborne travel forever.
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March 19 to 22, 2026
Nice, France
The new international sustainable boating event.
Four days dedicated to the yachting of tomorrow…
…with professional exhibitors on land and afloat, products and innovations presentations, as well as sea trials and demonstrations.
A program of conferences with the presence of leading brands and figures from the maritime and environmental sectors. A place to exchange and share ideas with the ambition of building a transition towards responsible boating.
Bellmarine is a Dutch brand and historical leader in electric marine propulsion and more besides; With a concentration on the European market with over 4000 systems installed in various types of applications.
Transfluid S.p.A.,  an Italian  company, has been manufacturing power transmission  products  for over 60 years and is well established in the market thanks to its organisation of subsidiaries and distributors around the world. Transfluid has developed a complete range of hybrid propulsion systems and produces permanent magnet electric machinery.
Established in 2018, the new company Transfluid North Europe B.V.  combines the experience and knowledge of the two companies; both share a vision orientated towards the future with environmentally friendly propulsion, for marine and industrial applications, the natural evolution of their technologies.
The merger between the two companies now enables proposal of electrical and hybrid solutions suitable for any type of boat or industrial vehicle, covering a unique range of powers worldwide.
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Boatee Outboard
Italian startup Boatee made its industry and press debut at Metstrade last November and is set to enter the market with a lightweight new electric outboard. The motor has a strong and distinctive design that uses bold lines and a black and aqua colour combination.
The most obvious functional element setting it apart is the flip top handle/tiller/monitor with information about the energy usage, battery state of charge and GPS up close to you at the end of the tiller handle. Steering and monitoring can also be done through a Bluetooth-connected smartphone app. The motor can be configured with power of  900W or 1300W (.9 kW or 1.3 kW) depending on the choice of battery: 24V, 36V or 38V. The batteries weigh 7.5 , 10.5 and 12.5 and have storage capacity of  .720, 1.080 and 1.440 kWh. The motor itself weighs 6 kilos (13 lb).   Boatee website 
Competr: contra-rotating propellers in a tractor electric OB
We first saw the Competr at the 2025 Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, where it was powering both the University of Bologna’s winning entry in the Energy Class and the Red Wave RIB that won the SeaLab class. The motor was developed by students of the university under the leadership of U of B Professor Nicolò Cavina. The natural upshot of their work was to create a commercial entity, and Competr was showing their new product at METS.
Weighing just 22 kg, the 26.9 kW  (≈ 40 hp) motor is extremely efficient for two key reasons. One is the use of contra rotating propellers – a system where two propellers spin in opposite directions on the same shaft to contain the turbulence that a propeller generates. This can increase efficiency by as much as 16%. The second factor is the tractor motor configuration (Volvo Penta’s is the best known use of this technology) in which the propellers are ahead of the lower leg and pull the boat through the water. Competr will be in the ‘Pitch Your Project’ sessions of the International Forum at the OcéaNice centre. Competr website
JOOOL
JOOOL is a turnkey hybrid and electric propulsion system for sailing yachts developed and manufactured in France by the team behind Alternatives Energies, who have over 25 years of expertise in marine electrification. At its heart is the OneBox, a smart, compact energy management and conversion unit that integrates every onboard energy source and output: battery, solar, wind, hydrogeneration, gensets and shore power. It oversees and controls not only the propulsion system in real time, but also all energy use, with easy to read monitor interfaces. JOOOL website Read more about JOOOL in Plugboats
Dhamma Blue DB P01
I had a chance to go out on the hydrogen electric hybrid DB P01 at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge last year. It is an extremely well designed boat that does everything well.
The 120 kW (190 hp) motor easily has enough for waterskiing or wakeboarding, it can cruise for 65 Nm (120 km / 75 mi)) miles at 12 knots (22 kph/ 14 mph) and the control system automatically optimizes the combination of hydrogen fuel cell or battery power required for any speed or condition.
With a length of 7.9m / 26 ft and a beam of 4.55m / 8.3 ft, there is plenty of space for up to 7 passengers who have the option of relaxing on one of two sunbeds that lead to a small swimming platform. Dhamma Blue Co-founder Philippe Esposito will be part of a panel at the International forum investigating  ‘Hydrogen and leisure boating: what are the possibilities’. Dhamma Blue  Read more about the DB P01 in Plugboats
Elvene
Elvene is a Finnish boatbuilder founded by Emil Finne to bring a fresh, environmentally friendly dimension to boating. The hulls of traditional Finnish boats were designed for easy sailing – and had proven their capbilities – long before motors could overcome any inefficiencies, so he looked to them to create modern boats that could run for the maximum time on electric and solar power.
Two Elvene boat models will be at Nice Boating Tomorrow, both built on the same 6.5m / 22 ft. hull design. The Amy is an open deck boat with solar panelled roof, the Amber has a Cuddy-Cabin for overnight stays and slightly larger roof. They come with either a side or centre console layout and can be powered with a single motor as small as 3kW or twin motors with combined 50kW of power. Battery storage can be either 22kWh or 44kWh, and in every case the combination of battery and solar power offers limitless range at low speed, as proven in the low sunlight of Finland and demonstrated in this video below by Justin Dallinger of AquaLectric. Elvene website
Lasai 32KS solar-electric overnighter
Spanish solar electric boat manufacturer Lasai had the range of their 22GL solar-electric model certified by Bureau Veritas this year, racking up a trip of +100 nautical miles over 18 hours on a single charge.
Their fourth model – the Lasai 32KS – is a larger boat designed for overnighting instead of day use alone. Using the learning from their smaller models, the designers and engineers used a catamaran design, which creates less drag and water resistance than a monohull and also allows for a wide spacious helm and deck area along with a fully equipped interior cabin with en-suite head. The overall look both in and out is clean and sleek. Elegant lines and a refined silhouette stand up to closer inspection with attention having been paid to the finishing details. Lasai website  Read more about the Lasai 32KS in Plugboats 
Millikan Boats – Millikan M.10 solar-electric
Here’s your chance to see  the 2025 Gussies Awards Winner for Electric Boats Over 8m up close and personal at Nice Boating Tomorrow. The M.10 from France’s Millikan Boats is an innovative solar-electric 10m catamaran, offering comfortable living for 6 people, 360-degree visibility thanks to its solar roof, and total respect for the marine environment. It combines silence, absence of vibrations, and freedom without the constraints of internal combustion engines. The M.10 offers welcoming, bright, and adaptable spaces, suitable for family outings as well as professional or tourist activities. Quiet, economical to operate, and easy to manoeuvre, its smart solar roof and ultra-efficient electric motors maximizes the M.10’s range while reducing its environmental impact.  Millikan Boats website
MobyFly
MobyFly, another Gussies Award winner – for ‘Commercial Electric Passenger Vessels’, 2022– designs and delivers 100% electric hydrofoil lake shuttles that combine performance, comfort, and durability. Their 12 metre (40 ft) MBFY-S  holds up to 12 passengers, has a top speed of 60 kph (37 mph) and range of 140 km / 90 mi. Interior designs are inspired by the minimalist design of Japanese bullet trains, with lightweight, durable made of sustainable materials: built to look good and withstand years of real-world use. The MBFY-S has already been tested and proven on the waters of Lake Geneva and the company’s full line up includes the MBFY-M for up to 120 passengers and the 300+ passenger  MBFY-L. MobyFly website
SeaZen
SeaZen is a Nice-based solar electric boat manufacturer and rental outlet. During Nice Boating Tomorrow they will be previewing the 2026 edition of their solar boat SRE 23, the next generation of a model which has been sailed by more than 17,000 people. The SeaZen SRE configurations offer various choices of engines, batteries and finishes. The boat is driven license-free for private owners or can be operated by professional sailors as a passenger boat.
SeaZen is also staging the first solar navigation museum in the world. The exhibit includes four boats, dating from 2016 to today, shown at three locations: two in nearby Beaulieu-sur-Mer (west of Nice), and one each at Juan-les-Pins (east of Nice) and at the Nice Boating Tomorrow main location. SeaZen website
Viva Electric Jets
Viva is an electric personal watercraft or, as the company describes it, an eMPV (electric MultiPurpose Vessel) developed and produced in Finland. It is built with plugs and molds of recyclable bio-composite materials, resulting in a carbon footprint of 50% less than with traditional oil-based materials. The wide design provides stability and there is bow waterproof stowage space of 400 litres (14 cu ft). There are three models available: Cruizer (6o kw / 80 hp), Limited Edition (75 kW / 100 hp) and GT (130 kw / 175 hp). Depending on the cruising style and conditions, the Viva Cruizer, which will be at Nice, offers up to 2.5 hours of battery life. Viva Electric Jets website
Dufour
A luxury yacht builder for over 60 years, Dufour designs and builds innovative, high-performance sailboats suitable for all types of sailing. The company is also committed to offering a new generation of sailboats with the ODSea+ solution that includes hydro-generation and solar panel.. In fact, 5 of their 6 models are available with the system. At Nice, visitors can experience the Dufour 48, a large modern cruising sailboat that combines elegance, performance, and generous space. The Dufour 48 was named one of the Top 10 Best Boats 2026 by Sail magazine, standing out for its excellent responsiveness, stability, and speed, along with light-filled spaces, multiple cabin configurations, and high-end finishes. Dufour website
Fountaine Pajot
At Nice, Fountaine Pajot Sailing Catamarans invites you to discover the FP41 with its ODSea+ configuration, developed in concert with over 70 engineers to develop an in-house solution where all on-board production and energy expenditure flows are managed from a single console with a simple user interface. That includes inputs from solar panels, wind turbines and hydrogenerators. Rethink cruising, free from constraints and without borders, with a 12-metre catamaran that blends elegance, simplicity and the pure pleasure of sailing, designed to go further, for longer, and to fully share every moment at sea. The ODSea+ system is available across the entire FP range, including the Aura 51, winner of the Electric Sailboat category of the Gussies 2024 International Electric Boat Awards. Fountaine Pajot’s 
Sigrid Longeau will also be presenting at the International Forum. Fountaine Pajot website
Leopard
A nominee in the 2026 Multihull of the Year Awards, the Leopard 52 sailing catamaran is on view at Nice in its hybrid-electric propulsion version that includes hydro-regeneration and solar support. Thatsolar support comes in the form of a built-in roof platform of up to 1,600Wp of flush-mounted solar panels connected to 54kWh of lithium ion batteries with integrated fire suppression. They are in turn connected to twin 25kW (40 hp) electric drives and a 24kW range-extending genset.
The One Box power management system integrates all the power functions necessary for propulsion and monitors power from each source. Naval architects Simonis Voogd have optimized the Leopard 52 for performance and ease of handling along with 438 square feet of integrated indoor-outdoor living space, designed for maximum connection and comfort. Leopard Catamarans website
The Forum takes place the first two days of the show – March 19 and 20 at the OcéaNice Conference Centre. Here are some of the electric boating topics roundtables and seminars, the full  program and speaker list are available on the Nice Boating Tomorrow website.
‘Pitch your project’ presentations each day allow start-ups to show industry decision makers their new products. service and technologies. Among them are:
Thursday, March 19
2:35 PM: The first roundtable of the forum gathers various experts to provide viewpoints on “Pleasure boating, environmental impact and challenges” Panellists:
5:55 PM: Testimony – How a serial boat production shipyard deploys a comprehensive approach to low-carbon strategy. Presneters:
Friday March 20
9 :15 AM: Roundtable – Electrification of leisure boating. Panellists:
9 :55 AM: Case studies & testimonials from electric boat builders:
10:20 AM: Roundtable – Hydrogen and leisure boating: what are the possibilities? Presenters:
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