World's Largest Battery Electric Ship Powers Up For First Time In Australia

18 Dec 2025 | Abstracted from The Driven

Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania powered up Hull 096, the world’s largest battery-electric ship and the biggest electric vehicle ever built. The 130m vessel, carrying 2,100 passengers and 220 vehicles, ran fully on battery power during its first e-motor trial in Hobart. With over 250 tonnes of batteries delivering 40 MWh capacity, the milestone marks a defining moment in maritime history.

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