Optima Electric Yachts is seeking new ownership to take its ultra-efficient electric vessels into commercial production and unlock the next phase of growth in one of the marine industry’s fastest-evolving sectors.

Following more than five years of research and development and supported by £1.6 million in innovation grants, Optima has developed a portfolio of highly differentiated electric vessels designed to solve one of the sector’s biggest challenges: range anxiety.

The company’s flagship prototype, the 100% electric Optima e10, has already gained industry recognition, winning multiple awards for innovation and demonstrating the commercial viability of ultra-efficient electric boating.

At the heart of the business is Optima’s proprietary ultra-efficient hull technology, engineered using advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to dramatically reduce resistance and energy consumption.

The result is a vessel capable of travelling over 150 nautical miles at comfortable cruising speeds. This significantly outperforms many conventional electric alternatives and overcomes one of the primary barriers to electrification in leisure marine.

The Optima e10, a 10.6-metre luxury electric yacht powered by a 40kW electric propulsion system, accommodates up to eight guests and combines long-range capability with quiet, zero-emission cruising and elevated onboard comfort.

In 2023, the vessel became the first electric boat to circumnavigate the Isle of Wight non-stop, completing the 55-nautical-mile journey while reportedly costing just £20 to recharge.

Beyond the leisure segment, Optima has also developed additional vessel concepts targeting the commercial marine market.

Responding to growing demand for sustainable marine transport, the company has designed adaptable configurations for 12-passenger luxury water taxis and small ferries carrying up to 50 passengers, creating opportunities in tourism, hospitality and urban waterfront mobility.

These applications are particularly relevant as island resorts, waterfront destinations and municipalities seek lower-emission transport alternatives in response to tightening environmental legislation and changing customer expectations.

Many hospitality operators are increasingly looking to offer premium guest transfer experiences that align with wider sustainability goals, while governments continue to invest in cleaner transport infrastructure.

The company believes its ultra-efficient hull technology also offers significant long-term scalability, with applications extending beyond leisure boating into larger ferries, workboats and luxury yachts.

“We have spent years solving one of the biggest barriers to marine electrification – efficiency,” said David Kendall, CEO of Optima Electric Yachts.

“We believe the business is now at an exciting inflection point and are looking for the right ownership group to take Optima to the next level, whether through commercial production, strategic partnerships or expansion into adjacent vessel categories.”

For investors, operators or strategic acquirers seeking entry into the rapidly growing electric marine market, the opportunity represents the acquisition of proven intellectual property, validated technology and a highly differentiated platform positioned at the intersection of sustainability, efficiency and premium marine mobility.

For further information or to discuss the opportunity, please contact david.kendall@optima-projects.com.