Elvene Amber solar-electric cuddy cruiser underway

Overview

Lightweight solar cruising with a two-person cuddy

The 6.5-metre Elvene Amber is a lightweight solar-electric cuddy cruiser with single or twin outboards, 22–44 kWh batteries and up to 30 knots.

Year

2026

Boat Type

Solar-Electric Cuddy Cruiser

Propulsion

Electric Outboard

Location

Finland

About the Elvene Amber

The Elvene Amber is a 6.5-metre solar-electric day cruiser built around a light hull, walkable solar deck and small forward cuddy that sleeps two. Elvene lists single- or twin-outboard configurations from 22 to 50 kW, 22 to 44 kWh of 48 V lithium-iron-phosphate battery capacity and 1.2 to 1.5 kWp of integrated solar. The published maximum is 30 knots, although that applies to a high-output configuration rather than every Amber. Seating is for up to seven, while standard equipment includes cork flooring, chartplotter, echo sounder, Bluetooth audio, wireless phone charging and an integrated control display. Optional equipment includes a refrigerator, canopy, windlass, shower and chemical head. At roughly 750 kg before load, the Amber is lighter than most cabin boats of comparable length, but its headline solar endurance still depends on low-speed operation and favorable sunlight.

Best For

Quiet day trips with occasional overnight use
Owners able to exploit solar charging during slow multi-day cruising

Performance in Context

Elvene advertises up to 30 knots, more than 100 NM on battery at lower speeds and solar-supported long-duration travel. Those numbers refer to different operating conditions. Buyers should request speed-versus-range data for the exact motor and battery combination rather than treating 30 knots and 100 NM as simultaneous performance.

Battery and Charging

Battery choices span 22–44 kWh, with 1.2–1.5 kWp of integrated solar plus shore charging. Solar can materially extend low-speed trips but cannot replace shore power after sustained high-output running. Confirm charger power, connector, daily solar assumptions and battery warranty.

Availability and Pricing

Elvene advertises its boats from €60,000 plus VAT and delivery. That is a range-level starting figure, not a confirmed delivered price for a 50 kW, 44 kWh Amber. Request an itemized quote for propulsion, battery, solar array, options, freight and commissioning.