Photon Marine develops high-power electric outboard motors for the commercial workboat sector. Their 300 HP electric propulsion systems offer significant torque and efficiency gains over traditional marine engines. The company enables boat builders to deploy fully electric fleets, advancing sustainable marine transportation.
Funding
$3.7M 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.
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Product
Problem
Commercial boat fleets face increasing pressure to reduce operating costs, comply with stricter environmental regulations, and adopt sustainable practices. Traditional internal combustion engines contribute significantly to fuel expenses, maintenance downtime, and pollution in sensitive marine ecosystems.
Solution
Photon Marine provides high-performance electric outboard motor systems designed as a drop-in replacement for traditional combustion engines in commercial workboats. Their electric propulsion systems offer up to 300 HP and 500 Nm of peak torque, significantly reducing the total cost of ownership through minimized maintenance, elimination of fuel costs, and eligibility for state and federal incentives. The integrated fleet management software delivers operational intelligence and over-the-air (OTA) updates for continuous performance improvement. Photon Marine partners with boat builders to integrate their electric propulsion technology into a range of workboats suitable for applications such as research, surveying, port operations, aquaculture, crew transport, and marine enforcement.
Target Audience
Photon Marine targets commercial maritime operators, including those in research and survey, ports and utilities, mariculture, crew transport, marine enforcement, and construction, seeking to reduce costs and emissions.
Features
- Electric outboard motors with peak power up to 300 HP and 500 Nm torque
- Modular 63 kWh battery packs utilizing Kreisel (John Deere) battery technology
- DC fast charging capability, achieving full charge in approximately 45 minutes per pack
- Integrated fleet management software for predictive maintenance, optimized operator profiles, and telemetry
- Over-the-air (OTA) software updates for continuous performance improvement
- Silent operation, minimizing noise pollution for safer and more pleasant operation
- Zero emissions, contributing to a cleaner marine environment
- Build America, Buy America compliance, ensuring eligibility for federal and state subsidies