Photo Credit:Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] Formula‑4 (F4) is an international inshore powerboat racing class and a step toward qualification for F2 and F1 powerboat competition.

Electric Formula-4 Boat Goes Live

19 Jun 2025 | Abstracted from All At Sea

"...a fully electric Formula-4 race boat...serves as a demonstrator for a newly developed electrification kit...The all-electric F4 will reduce noise and vibration, eliminate emissions, lower the sport’s carbon footprint and drastically reduce ongoing fuel and maintenance costs, making professional powerboat racing more accessible and attractive for emerging talent.

"Engineered to deliver high performance at 48 V, the propulsion system is designed as a retrofit for existing combustion outboard-powered F4 race boats."

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