The Frauscher x Porsche eFantom will celebrate its official world premiere in January 2024 at the "boot" trade fair in Düsseldorf.
The initial plan is for an exclusive first edition of 25 units, which can be ordered from Frauscher starting at €561,700 (RM2.8mil) and which are to be delivered to the first customers from 2024.
The eFantom uses components from the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) on which the new Macan is based, including a state-of-the-art permanently excited synchronous electric motor (PSM) with a peak power limited to 400 kW.
The electric motor sits in the back of the boat, while the controls are housed in a waterproof box emblazoned with the Porsche logo.
The lithium-ion battery with a gross capacity of 100 kWh, likewise adopted from the Macan, is also located under the lounge area at the rear end.
For the suspension in the support frame, the experts at Porsche opted for wire rope mounts, which are particularly good at absorbing the shocks that inevitably occur while driving fast and in waves.
The eFantom offers pre-programmed driving modes, such as Docking, Range, Sport, and Sport Plus settings, which change the characteristic curve of the throttle response while also featuring different speed limits.
The optimum cruising speed is 41kph (22 kn), and when going at hull speed, ranges of more than 100km are possible.
The top speed is reached in Sport Plus mode and is capped at 85kph (46 kn).
The electric boat can be charged with over 250 kW of DC current at DC fast-charging stations, with AC charging at conventional household and high-voltage sockets being the most common use case.
There is also an 11-kW AC charger on board as standard. Studio F. A. Porsche was responsible for the design of the helmstand, which features a high-gloss black instrument panel, five analogue gauges, a typical Porsche steering wheel, two front seats, and extensive standard equipment.
The eFantom is based on the Frauscher 858 Fantom Air day cruiser, offering space for up to nine passengers. It retains its 8.67-metre-long and 2.49-metre-wide hull almost unchanged on the outside, providing space for up to nine passengers.
The eFantom is equipped with two folding bimini tops, a high-end audio system with Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, a bow thruster, an electric stainless steel anchor with a stainless steel chain, LED ambient lighting, LED underwater lighting, and a cooling compartment.
The eFantom was tested in Italy for the first time.
Porsche described it as offering exceptional handling and promises outstanding performance, luxurious experiences, and high-quality design.
Those interested in the boat can register at www.frauscherxporsche.com.
It will be built in the Frauscher Shipyard in Ohlsdorf, Austria, with Frauscher handling sales logistics and after-sales management.
