EXCESS 15 E-LAB TORQEEDO - Electric Catamaran - Boat Review - Multihulls World

This Excess 15 presented at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2021 is a prototype equipped with two Torqeedo engines of 50 kW and two BMW i3 batteries. Full test Excess 15 vs Lagoon 50 in Multihulls World #171 https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/lagoon-50-vs-excess-15 As part of their “Excess Lab”, an online platform that brings together Excess’ experts directly with existing and potential owners, Excess Catamarans unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival an Excess 15 powered by the Deep Blue Hybrid system from electric motor manufacturer Torqeedo. This system comprises a pair of 50 kW electric motors combined with two high-capacity Deep Blue BMW i3 lithium-ion batteries, two generators, and a hydro-generation system for use when under sail. We were able to go aboard the boat and see the power of the motors - 10 knots at top speed - and the astonishing torque provided, even at low rpm. No more vibrations, but on the other hand, the motors are quite noisy – as is the hydrogeneration mode. During testing, the system has delivered enough electricity to power 100% of the onboard equipment at a cruising speed of 7 to 8 knots. Phase 2 of the Excess 15 E-Lab project will be to expand solar panel area. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Builder: Excess Catamarans Overall length: 48’5” (14.76 m) Beam: 26’4” (8.03 m) Draft: 4’7” (1.40 m) Mainsail: 1,125 / 1,206 sq ft (104.5 /112 m²) Self-tacking jib: 592 / 596 sq ft (55 / 55.4 m²) Fuel capacity: 2 x 137 US gal (2 x 520 l) Water tanks: 2 x 63 US gal (2 x 240 l) Engines: 2 x 57 or 80 HP Log on to our website to discover over 500 multihulls tests! Subscribe to our newsletter to take advantage of our promotions and boat show invitations! https://www.multihulls-world.com/ Follow us on Facebook! https://m.facebook.com/MultihullsWorldMag/?locale2=fr_FR Discover us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/multihulls_world/ Follow the multihulls news on Twitter https://twitter.com/multihullsworld?lang=fr Let’s talk about business on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/multicoques-mag-multihulls-world/ Like us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@multihullsworldmag #ExcessCatamaran #Multihull #Torqeedo @TORQEEDOGmbH #Electric #Green #FrenchRiviera #HervePiveteau @MultihullsWorld #CannesYachtingFestival #EmmanuelVanDeth @vplpdesign @EXCESSCatamarans