Oceanvolt provides low‑voltage (48 V) electric saildrives and shaft drives for marine vessels, delivering instant torque and eliminating diesel emissions. Its platform includes integrated battery management, cloud‑based diagnostics, and a patented hydrogeneration system that recovers energy while sailing, supporting both retrofit kits and OEM installations for recreational and commercial boats.
Funding
$1.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Marine vessels that rely on conventional diesel engines generate emissions, noise, and require frequent maintenance, while lacking integrated energy management for optimal performance. Operators of both existing boats and new builds face limited options for clean, low‑voltage electric propulsion that can be retrofitted or installed without extensive redesign. This hampers the adoption of sustainable boating practices across recreational and commercial segments.
Solution
Oceanvolt delivers electric propulsion hardware and a unified power‑management platform designed for marine applications. The product line includes low‑voltage (48 V) saildrives and shaft drives that provide instant torque for precise maneuvering without the lag of internal‑combustion engines. Patented hydrogeneration technology captures kinetic energy during sailing to extend battery life and improve overall efficiency. Integrated lithium‑ion battery management and remote diagnostics enable safe operation, low‑maintenance upkeep, and real‑time performance monitoring. The modular architecture supports retrofit installations on monohulls, multihulls, and commercial vessels as well as integration into new‑build projects through partner boatbuilders. A web‑based configurator allows customers to size and customize systems to match specific power and performance requirements.
Target Audience
The primary customers are owners of recreational monohull and multihull boats seeking clean retrofits, as well as commercial vessel operators and boat manufacturers requiring factory‑installed electric propulsion solutions.
Features
- 48 V low‑voltage architecture eliminates high‑voltage safety risks and simplifies installation and maintenance
- Instantaneous torque delivery from electric saildrives and shaft drives for responsive handling and rapid acceleration
- Patented hydrogeneration system that converts propeller motion into electrical energy to recharge onboard batteries while under sail
- Integrated lithium‑ion battery management with state‑of‑charge monitoring, thermal control, and fault detection
- Remote diagnostics and firmware updates via secure cloud connection, reducing on‑site service visits
- Scalable power range from 6 kW to 45 kW covering a broad spectrum of vessel sizes and use cases
- Modular retrofit kits and OEM‑ready designs compatible with monohull, multihull, and commercial hull forms
- Online configurator tool for custom system sizing, component selection, and performance simulation