From amphibious hummer to mass market electric water car

US-based WaterCar are rolling out the WaterCar EV this year, a hybrid electric vehicle that targets small boat owners with its seamless land-to-water transition capabilities.

From Superinnovators 30/08/24

WaterCar EV amphibious vehicle

The company have been creating amphibious vehicles since 1999, introducing their fifth creation in 2022 with the H1 Panther, a road-legal, amphibious Hummer.

The H1 Panther was initially sold as a limited edition with a base price of $465,000.

Earlier this year, WaterCar offered two of their early R&D prototypes for sale at reduced prices ranging from $325,000 to $375,000.

H1 Panther

This year, WaterCar will start manufacturing their first mass-market vehicle, the 18-foot WaterCar EV, designed to appeal to small boat owners.

The WaterCar EV combines a 115 HP fossil-fuel-powered marine engine with a battery for land travel and prices start at $135,000.

The EV model features a high-tech aluminium unibody hull, a top land speed of 25 mph, a water speed of 35 mph, a 72 V lithium-ion battery, and a range of over 20 miles on land.

WaterCar also lists a fully electric version with a 35e Mercury Avator Outboard engine.

Unlike the hybrid, a demo of that model and the full specs have yet to be seen.